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This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff Will Morro Bay City Council extend an ordinance banning battery storage facilities in the city? Will San Luis Obispo County move forward with a plan to spend construct a trail from Morro Bay to Cayucos? These are... (Continue reading)

Gag order placed on SLO County embezzlement case

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge on Monday morning placed a gag order on an embezzlement case against a former probation officer who allegedly stole more than $100,000 from the SLO County Probation Peace Officers’ Association. Fallyn... (Continue reading)

Could San Luis Obispo lose ownership of Canet Adobe?

By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo plans to build a tiny home village for low-income people at the site of the historical Canet Adobe. The lofty goal raises a host of questions that could result in legal... (Continue reading)

Disciplined San Luis Obispo police officer sues the city

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo police officer who was docked pay and demoted following allegations of excessive force, retaliation and poor decision making is suing the city for violating his right to due process, according to a Jan.... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on lodging, dining, more

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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Surf, turf, and stay A steak and... (Continue reading)

Newsom appoints Dawn Ortiz-Legg to California Air Resources Board

By KAREN VELIE Governor Gavin Newsom appointed San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg to a seat on the California Air Resources Board on Feb. 20. The appointment requires Senate confirmation, according to a press release. In 2020, Newsom appointed... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices rise slightly, find the lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices rose slightly last week in California, while nationally gas prices remain flat. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose two cents last week to $5.04, according to figures... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County plans to appoint new county counsel

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is slated to appoint Jon Ansolabehere as county council on Tuesday, according to the agenda. If appointed, if appointed, Ansolabehere will receive $397,783 annually in salary and benefits. His... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police officers accuse youth coach of drug dealing

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers earlier this week arrested a 22-year-old youth coach on multiple charges including selling drugs near a school. After receiving a tip that 22-year-old Trevor Mason was dealing narcotics in San Luis Obispo,... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman charged in gruesome animal cruelty case

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles woman is facing seven felony counts of animal cruelty after animal control officers rescued six cats living in a filthy apartment amid the dead bodies and bones of 40 other cats, a sea of... (Continue reading)