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San Luis Obispo developer seeking financial offset for fraud

Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE After agreeing to pay restitution to a group of his victims, San Luis Obispo developer... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police warn of burglaries at trailheads

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is warning the public to secure their valuables and hike in groups at several local trails, according to a warning posted Wednesday. Over the past couple weeks, thieves smashed two car... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande make best downtown list

By KAREN VELIE Both Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande were selected as two of the best downtowns in California, according to WorldAtlas. In awarding a spot to Paso Robles, the article praises the Paso Robles City Park, “a beautiful green... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to midnight. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes... (Continue reading)

Suspect in deadly San Luis Obispo crash charged with murder

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County prosecutors recently added a murder charge to the criminal complaint against a driver who allegedly struck two bicyclists in a hit-and-run in July that resulted in the death of 87-year-olf Saul Goldberg of... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles woman facing seven felony counts of animal cruelty related to the death of 40 cats pleaded not guilty at her arraignment on Tuesday. Animal control officers rescued six cats living in a filthy apartment... (Continue reading)

Arrested celebrating St. Fratty’s Day, no misdemeanor diversion

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is cracking down on those arrested for criminal conduct during St. Patrick’s Day and St. Fratty’s Day celebrations in San Luis Obispo. The City of San Luis Obispo has... (Continue reading)

Two arrested in CHP operation in San Luis Obispo County

By SUMMER AWBREY The California Highway Patrol conducted a special enforcement operation in San Luis Obispo County on Friday, arresting two drivers and citing 93 drivers. The goal was to reduce traffic crashes by targeting factors such as speeding, distracted... (Continue reading)

Thunderstorms headed to the Central Coast

By KAREN VELIE Several storms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the Central Coast over the next three days, according to the National Weather Service. With rain likely starting after 11 a.m. on Wednesday. San Luis Obispo County is... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff Will the Morro Bay City Council approve changes to its Short Term Rental Ordinance which could lead to additional permits available for those on the wait list? How is Atascadero managing its Measure D-20 funding? These are... (Continue reading)