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San Luis Obispo County primary election night coverage 2026

Written on 2 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE An unusually contentious election cycle for San Luis Obispo County is drawing to a close. Who will have a reason to celebrate tonight and who will be drinking away their sorrows? CalCoastNews will have live updates on... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly baseball wins regional for first time

Written on 2 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Cal Poly baseball team went 3-0 in last weekend’s Los Angeles Regional, advancing to a super regional for the first time in program history. Cal Poly beat Virginia Tech in its opening game on Friday, then... (Continue reading)

Did San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate violate election law?

Written on 1 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Supporters of San Luis Obispo County District 2 candidates Jim Dantona and Michael Woody are battling on social media over the use of chief of staff as Dantona’s occupation. Dantona is accused of manipulating the voters by... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for suspect who used stolen credit cards

Written on 1 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who allegedly used stolen credits cards to make purchases last month. The male suspect allegedly made fraudulent purchases at Target and Chevron on May... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo DUI checkpoint nets two citations, no arrests

Written on 1 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department contacted 593 drivers during a DUI checkpoint on Friday night. While no drivers were arrested, officers cited two people for driving without a valid license. Held in the 900 block of... (Continue reading)

SLO County official accused of misusing public resources and partisanship

Written on 31 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE Correction: The clerk-recorder’s candidate statement is properly listed after the supervisor candidates. A competitor in the race for San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder has accused incumbent Elaina Cano of using government resources for political gain and for... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 31 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Pismo Beach summer offer includes: 15% any city... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 31 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments
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By KAREN VELIE Amid reports of peace talks with Iran, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell seven cents last week to $6.19 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria teen shoots firearm in front of residences, arrested

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria teenager was booked into juvenile hall after the teen fired shots in front of several residences this week, according to police. On May 29, a 911 caller reported a male firing a handgun in... (Continue reading)

Hardest fought San Luis Obispo County political duels

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS The two hardest fought local political duels for this Tuesday’s Election Day are San Luis Obispo County’s 2nd and 4th supervisorial contests. From the northwest neighborhoods of San Luis Obispo, up the coast past Cambria to... (Continue reading)