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Nipomo woman killed in Highway 58 crash near Santa Margarita

Written on 12 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 21-year-old Nipomo woman killed in a crash on Highway 58 near Santa Margarita early Thursday morning.  Shortly before 1 a.m., a 1997 Ford F-150 crashed on Highway 58 east of Highway 229. The F-150 overturned, and... (Continue reading)

Teen from Arroyo Grande dies after jet ski collision

Written on 12 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 19-year-old man from Arroyo Grande died following a jet ski collision in Northern California last weekend. [KSBY] On Saturday, Dominic Marshall Lencioni was involved in a jet ski crash, after which he was taken to Mercy... (Continue reading)

One reporter’s plea for good journalism

Written on 11 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

Clarification: Modifications were made in the paragraph that mentions Tribune reporters. OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Writing of this commentary commenced with two expectations: First, Karen Velie won’t want to publish this, and second, she will allow it, because she’s receptive... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo manager bent over backwards for Adam Hill

Written on 11 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series regarding former San Luis Obispo City Manager Derek Johnson and his role in the pay-to-play schemes of former SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill. CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit,... (Continue reading)

Days after spending 11 years in prison, Carpenteria man reoffends

Written on 10 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Days after being released from 11-years in prison for sex crimes against children, Giovanni Gonzalez, 34, of Carpinteria was arrested for reoffending. He pleaded guilty in February to one count of receipt of child pornography. A federal... (Continue reading)

Five California men allegedly kidnapped migrants, held then for ransom

Written on 10 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Five California men allegedly kidnapped migrants to the United States and held them for ransom, while demanding cash from their families in exchange for their safe return, federal prosecutors announced on Monday. An indictment, returned July 30,... (Continue reading)

One person injured in two-car crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 10 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was injured in a two-car crash in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a crash at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Santa Rosa Street. Officers arrived to... (Continue reading)

Whom did Derek Johnson serve, San Luis Obispo or Adam Hill?

Written on 10 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series regarding former San Luis Obispo City Manager Derek Johnson and his role in the pay-to-play schemes of former SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill. CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County pot heist leads to the arrest of 22 gang members

Written on 9 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The brazen burglary of a cannabis business in north San Luis Obispo County, and the hard work of local law enforcement, led to the arrest of 22 Oakland gang members who allegedly burglarized numerous marijuana facilities across... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Grover Beach

Written on 9 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist was killed a crash on Highway 101 in Grover Beach on Sunday.  The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old Bakersfield man, was traveling southbound on Highway 101 on a 2024 blue Harley Davidson Low Rider S. He was... (Continue reading)