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The intersectionality of solar, oil and housing

OPINION BY ANDY CALDWELL If you had to pick out one issue in California that best represents the affordability crises, it would have to be the cost of housing.  Housing everywhere is, of course, affected by the law of supply... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach candidate says she did not know she owed money

OPINION by CLARE MALONE PRICHARD Regarding a recent opinion piece about me, my husband and I were unaware until this week that the author had not received payment. To be clear, we never refused to pay. We believed in good... (Continue reading)

Another fire burning at battery storage facility in Moss Landing

By KAREN VELIE A fire is burning at the Vistra lithium-ion battery storage facility in Moss Landing leading Monterey County to recommend residents close their windows and doors and turn off their air systems.Residents are asked to shelter in place.... (Continue reading)

Suspicious fire at San Luis Obispo stadium under investigation

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo fire personnel and police officers are investigating a suspicious blaze that ignited at Sinsheimer Stadium early Tuesday morning. Shortly before 3 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at the stadium located at Sinsheimer... (Continue reading)

Suspect killed in officer involved shooting in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE An officer involved fatal shooting in Paso Robles has led to the closure of southbound Highway 101 at Spring Street. Shortly after 8 a.m., officers discovered a Ram truck at Hampton Inn Suites parking lot. The truck... (Continue reading)

Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter for DUI crash that killed bicyclist

By KAREN VELIE The drunk driver driver who struck two bicyclists in a hit-and-run in 2024 that resulted in the death of 87-year-old Saul Goldberg of Avila Beach pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges  this week. Vanessa Rose Noblitt... (Continue reading)

Car crashes into San Luis Obispo house

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A car crashed into a house at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Orcutt Road in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday evening. The elderly driver of the sedan suffered a medical emergency and drove through the fence... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach candidate’s misinformation campaign continues

OPINION by MEL STAHLMAN My opinion in the letter to the editor of the CalCoastNews on Sept. 1, stands correct. I feel a candidate’s honesty and credibility is paramount when running for Pismo Beach City Council and do not feel... (Continue reading)

Inmate found dead at Northern Santa Barbara County Jail

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 68-year-old inmate who was found unresponsive in the Northern Branch Jail on Tuesday. Shortly after noon, while conducting a routine check, a custody deputy found... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man charged with contacting a minor for sex

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero police officers arrested a 30-year-old Atascadero man on Tuesday for allegedly attempting to contact a minor for sex. Detectives served an arrest warrant in the 9300 block of Rivera Lane in Atascadero. Officers arrested Nicholas Jordan... (Continue reading)