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San Luis Obispo man busted with guns and meth

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man is in jail after an officer busted him driving on a suspended license with drugs and meth in his car on Sunday. Shortly before midnight, a police officer watched a car run... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles winery owner’s cross complaint, sexual harassment claim dismissed

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two former employees of Halter Ranch Winery in Paso Robles filed lawsuits that accuse the owner of sexual harassment, misconduct and unjust firings. Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss hit back with a cross complaint telling his side of... (Continue reading)

Gone with the offshore wind farms

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 35 comments

OPINION by BOB SMITH As I sat with my wife’s family for my birthday dinner this past weekend at Goleta Beach, everyone marveled at the view of the ocean from our table. I couldn’t help but say, “Now imagine it... (Continue reading)

Grand reopening planned for former Cayucos Vets Hall

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Closed for repairs in 2016, the grand reopening for the former Cayucos Vets Hall, now named the Cayucus Landing, is set for Aug. 25. The hall is located at the foot of the Cayucos Pier. San Luis... (Continue reading)

California invests $155 million for Central Coast travel related projects

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved $155 million for Central Coast transportation projects including funds to replace a bridge on Highway 1 near Morro Bay. The final phasing and funding approval came from the CTC during... (Continue reading)

CalCoastNews was not hacked, likes were manipulated

Written on 18 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE CalCoastNews has not been hacked, though bad actors have manipulated the thumbs-up and thumbs-down functions in attempts to show support for some comments and to disparage other viewpoints. In response to articles that mention former Paso Robles... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle house fire in Nipomo

Written on 18 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed an attached garage and a vehicle and damaged a home in Nipomo on Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., a caller reported a fire at a home at on the... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire more than 90% contained, firefighter reductions

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now 91% contained with some firefighters headed home, according to the Sunday evening update. There are currently 3,047 firefighters and other personnel battling the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deals on happy hours, dining, lodging

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County child molester wanted by the FBI

Written on 17 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A convicted child molester from San Luis Obispo is wanted by the FBI, according to a Los Angeles FBI Facebook post on Friday. Between the years of 1997 and 2000, Erik Kristian Moller was entrusted to care... (Continue reading)