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Missing San Luis Obispo man found unresponsive, died shortly afterwards

Written on 14 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Deputies found an 86-year-old missing man in a field near the San Luis Obispo Country Club on Tuesday evening. James Quinn was unresponsive when he was located. Despite receiving medical attention, Quin died shortly after he was... (Continue reading)

Judges appoint Joshua Martin SLO County Superior Court commissioner

Written on 14 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County announced Tuesday the appointment of Arroyo Grande attorney Joshua Martin as a court commissioner. Commissioners are typically appointed by a majority vote of the judges at a superior court.... (Continue reading)

Elderly San Luis Obispo man reported missing

Written on 14 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An 86-year-old San Luis Obispo man was reported missing after he failed to return home after taking a walk on Monday evening. The SLO County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating James Quinn. He is... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 14 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The first major storm of the season brought between 1.14 inches in San Simeon to 2.92 inches in nearby Rocky Butte. Rainfall totals in San Luis Obispo County are well above average in all areas of the... (Continue reading)

Atascadero City Council to consider allowing cannabis retail stores

Written on 14 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero City Council is scheduled on Tuesday to discuss permitting retail cannabis stores in the city. In February, the city council directed staff to bring forward a discussion regarding the potential for retail pot sales within... (Continue reading)

Most of San Luis Obispo County under tornado warning

Written on 13 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Residents in western and central areas of San Luis Obispo County including San Luis Obispo and Paso  Robles are asked to take cover as severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado are headed to the area on... (Continue reading)

ICE seeks immigration detainers of men accused of murdering woman in SLO County

Written on 13 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged immigration detainers against two men in the country illegally who allegedly murdered a 50-year-old woman in San Luis Obispo County in September. Isabel LucasVelasco of Coalinga was last seen at... (Continue reading)

Prosecutors reveal details of San Luis Obispo County corruption

Written on 13 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series about developers Ryan Petetit-Wright, John Belsher and the local professionals who assisted in their alleged fraud scheme. CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police bust alleged gang member with drugs and a gun

Written on 13 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of ongoing proactive enforcement, on Friday evening officers from the Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Carlotti and Seeward Avenue. Officers then... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 12 Oct, 2025 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer... (Continue reading)