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Santa Maria police arrest suspect with guns and ammunition

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police arrested a suspect over the weekend who was carrying firearms, magazines and ammunition inside a vehicle. While conducting extra patrols in the north mall parking structure, a police officer contacted a person inside a... (Continue reading)

Atascadero City Council considers raising fees and costs

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero City Council is slated to vote on Tuesday to raise costs and fees for almost every service the city offers. Atascadero provides a range of services to the community that include planning and building development,... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 10 May, 2026 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer... (Continue reading)

Woman found dead on Santa Barbara beach

Written on 10 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found on a beach Saturday evening. [KCOY] Just after 5 p.m., witnesses reported a woman lying in the sand on a beach along Cabrillo... (Continue reading)

Gas prices soaring in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 10 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid uncertainty in the war in Iran, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County soared 21 cents last week to $6.29 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Kristin Smart’s remains not found, search of Arroyo Grande home concludes

Written on 9 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office concluded its search for the remains of murder victim Kristin Smart at the Arroyo Grande home of the mother of her killer Paul Flores on Saturday. Investigators have not recovered... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews reporter wins defamation case

Written on 9 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Jody Bernat’s defamation lawsuit against CalCoastNews reporter Karen Velie has been dismissed. San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Tana Coates issued a ruling Friday applying California’s anti-SLAPP law to end the case. “The anti-SLAPP statute enables... (Continue reading)

Man shoots Santa Barbara officer in the head with pellet gun

Written on 9 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police arrested a man who allegedly shot a Santa Barbara officer in the head with a pellet gun on Friday morning. [KCOY] Shortly after 9:30 a.m., an officer attempted to contact a suspect near La Cumbre Plaza... (Continue reading)

Search for Kristin Smart’s remains continues in Arroyo Grande

Written on 8 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Investigators continue on Friday to search for the remains of murder victim Kristin Smart at the Arroyo Grande home of the mother of her killer Paul Flores. Paul Flores murdered Smart during an attempted rape in 1996... (Continue reading)

House fire and other blazes extinguished in Atascadero

Written on 8 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero firefighters extinguished multiple blazes that ingnited in the North County city on Wednesday, including a house fire that was reportedly caused by discarded rags. Shortly before noon, a fire broke out at 8315 Los Osos Road.... (Continue reading)