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More than 1,300 PG&E customers without power in SLO County

Written on 3 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid windy weather, more than 1,300 PG&E customers in San Luis Obispo County are without power on Wednesday night. Shortly after 9 a.m., 1,125 PG&E customers in the Lake Nacimiento area lost power. PG&E estimates the power... (Continue reading)

Atascadero zoo welcomes three young meerkats

Written on 3 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Three young female meerkats recently joined two male meerkats at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero. The three two-year-old female meerkats sisters, Bumble, Buzz, and Honeycomb, affectionately known as “The Bee Girls,” were born at an accredited... (Continue reading)

Hilton and Becerra lead race for California governor

Written on 3 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra appear likely to advance out of a crowded primary field in the race for governor of California. Hilton, a British-American who served as an advisor to former Prime Minister David... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies arrest fifth suspect over fatal stabbing

Written on 3 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives last week arrested a fifth and final suspect over the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old in the Goleta area last year. On April 30, 2025, the teenage victim was stabbed near San... (Continue reading)

Alleged jewelry thief arrested in Morro Bay amid string of burglaries

Written on 2 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid a string of North Coast burglaries, authorities arrested a Lompoc man who allegedly stole jewelry from a Morro Bay business early Sunday morning. Shortly before 4 a.m., Morro Bay police officers were dispatched to a burglary... (Continue reading)

Former SLO County Probation officer sentenced for embezzlement

Written on 2 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A former San Luis Obispo County probation officer, who embezzled more than $169,000, was sentenced today to 270 days in jail and two years felony probation. Between Feb. 2023 and Aug. 2024, while serving as treasurer of... (Continue reading)

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)