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Close race between Cunningham and Addis for assembly

Written on 4 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By CCN STAFF One of the close races CalCoastNews is following on the Central Coast is that for California Assembly District 35. The district includes all of San Luis Obispo County and the cities of Santa Maria, Guadalupe and Lompoc... (Continue reading)

And the winners of the 2020 election are . . .

Written on 3 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Here we are, live in CalCoastNews Election Central, waiting for the first returns to be posted. Check with us throughout the evening as we report on the results from San Luis Obispo County voters. And feel free to add comments... (Continue reading)

Pre-election tidbits from Cayucos

Written on 3 Nov, 2020 in Discovered, Featured | 5 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. By DELL FRANKLIN The lady down the street, with... (Continue reading)

San Simeon loses grant money, conflicts of interest exposed

Written on 3 Nov, 2020 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A local government watchdog’s action has led to the loss of $250,000 in grants to the San Simeon Community Services District. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Ocean Protection Council both rescinded the grants after... (Continue reading)

Woman shoots at passing cars on Highway 101 in Santa Maria

Written on 3 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Los Angeles woman allegedly fired a gun at passing vehicles on Highway 101 in Santa Maria Monday evening, wounding one person and striking three cars with bullets. At about 5 p.m., a suspect was stopped on... (Continue reading)

Wildfire extinguished north of San Luis Obispo

Written on 3 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out near the Cuesta Grade Monday and burned 8 to 10 acres, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a 911 caller reported a fire burning near Reservoir Canyon Road southeast of the... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies man killed by flying tire in Paso Robles

Written on 3 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The California Highway Patrol identified the man killed by a flying tire on Highway 101 in Paso Robles on Thursday as Peter Mays, 82, of San Miguel. Shortly before 3 p.m., a fifth wheel was headed southbound when a tire... (Continue reading)

Humpback whale scoops up kayakers in Avila Beach, spits them out

Written on 2 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By CCN STAFF A pair of kayakers had a close call Monday, when a massive humpback whale scooped their kayak up in his mouth, and then spit them out. Neither woman was seriously injured. A nearby person on a paddle... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys San Miguel home, family displaced

Written on 2 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a house in San Miguel Sunday morning, displacing a family. Shortly before 10 p.m., a 911 caller reported a blaze at a home located at 9175 Crestview Way, according to Cal Fire. Fire personnel... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police searching for stabbing suspect

Written on 2 Nov, 2020 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a person Sunday morning, resulting in emergency personnel airlifting the victim to a hospital. A little before 7 a.m., the suspect stabbed a person near the intersection... (Continue reading)