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Pedestrian hit, injured in San Luis Obispo Costco parking lot

Written on 23 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE A car crashed into and injured a pedestrian in the Costco parking lot in San Luis Obispo on Monday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m., a car hit a person walking in the parking lot. Emergency medical personnel... (Continue reading)

I wanna be a Morro Bay pickleball coach

Written on 22 Apr, 2024 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 22 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on April 23 in the Board Chambers. The board is expected to officially appoint Matthew Pontes as the county’s administrative officer. Pontes is slated... (Continue reading)

Firefighters rescue resident from home fire in Paso Robles

Written on 22 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters helped a resident escape from a burning home in Paso Robles on Sunday afternoon. At 12:35, a caller reported a home on fire at 434 Cherokee Court. Firefighters arrived at the scene and discovered a fire... (Continue reading)

Attempted kidnapping at UC Santa Barbara

Written on 21 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The University of California Santa Barbara Police Department is investigating an attempted kidnapping of a female on Saturday night. Shortly before 10 p.m., the university sent out an emergency alert regarding an attempted abduction at the Labryinth,... (Continue reading)

Man dies after falling off cliff in Isla Vista

Written on 21 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man died after falling off a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday.  Shortly before 3 p.m., the man fell approximately 50 feet over a cliff behind 6625 Del Playa, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire... (Continue reading)

Specials on dining, lodging and more in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 20 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Spring is brewing Crack open a cold... (Continue reading)

Two people found dead near Paso Robles

Written on 20 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County deputies discovered the bodies of two people on a residential property in Heritage Ranch near Paso Robles on Friday. Shortly before 4 p.m., a caller reported they had spotted a man’s dead body... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County administrator’s history of embezzlement

Written on 20 Apr, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man selected to serve as San Luis Obispo County’s administrative officer was previously found guilty of felony embezzlement, an approximately 30-year-old conviction. Regardless, the SLO County Board of Supervisors is slated to officially appoint Matthew Pontes... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest suspect 35 years after murder

Written on 20 Apr, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers on Friday arrested a 57-year-old suspect in a murder that occurred 35 years ago. On Sept. 18, 1988, investigators believe Aloysius Winthrop James killed 30-year-old Ofelia Sandoval at the Town Center Hotel on... (Continue reading)