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UPS truck crashes on Highway 101 off-ramp in SLO

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A UPS driver failed to negotiate a turn while exiting Highway 101 near downtown San Luis Obispo, crashing and overturning his truck on Monday evening.  The UPS truck overturned on the northbound Highway 101 off-ramp at Marsh... (Continue reading)

Do not dishonor traditions of Paso Robles schools

OPINION by GENE MILLER The members of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District seem to be set on dishonoring the educational traditions of Paso Robles. In recent board agendas, they have stated that they would review a name change... (Continue reading)

Deputies seeking information on knife attack in Goleta

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies are seeking the public’s help in gathering information related to a knife attack in Goleta. Deputies have already arrested two juveniles suspected of participating in the assault. At approximately 1:32 p.m. on... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff The Paso Robles City Council will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on March 5 in the council chambers. The City Council plans to have its second reading of a revised parking ordinance in line with requirements... (Continue reading)

Find SLO County deals for March on dining, lodging and more

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel in Pismo Beach Limited time offer, get 40% off a room at... (Continue reading)

SLO County closes polling locations in Los Osos, Oceano

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office announced ahead of Tuesday’s election that it is closing polling locations in Los Osos and Oceano because of a shortage of precinct workers.  Precinct 213 was going to be located... (Continue reading)

Drug dealer admits conspiring to sell drugs on the Central Coast

By KAREN VELIE A 40-year-old man pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiring with a Santa Maria man to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin on the Central Coast, according to federal prosecutors. From Oct. 2016 through Jan. 2017, Jose... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver allegedly hit, killed homeless man in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE A 21-year-old alleged drunk driver crashed into a homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo late Saturday night, killing one man and injuring another, according to the CHP. Shortly before midnight, Jace Haro was driving northbound on Highway... (Continue reading)

A look at SLO County rainfall totals, plus reservoir levels

By KAREN VELIE Stormy weather started on Thursday and lasted for several days leaving most of San Luis Obispo County with above average seasonal rainfall totals and healthy reservoir levels. Climate scientists track rain from July 1 through June 31.... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices rise above $5 a gallon, find the lowest prices

By KAREN VELIE Amid increased demand and a decline in national oil reserves, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose 17 cents during the past week to $5.02, according to figures from AAA.... (Continue reading)