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Why I am endorsing Rivera and George for Paso Robles City Council

OPINION by CHRIS BAUSCH Paso Robles, where I raised my children and gave my heart, is in great financial distress. It is more important than ever to not only vote, but to carefully consider who you select in the Nov.... (Continue reading)

Nearly 2,000 PG&E customers lose power in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE Nearly 2,000 PG&E customers lost power in San Luis Obispo County on Monday evening. At 7;29 p.m., 1,722 PG&E customers lost power from east Atascadero to Creston. PG&E estimates the power will be restored by 4 a.m.... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach police arrest man for brandishing imitation firearms

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach police officers arrested a 45-year-old who was brandishing an imitation firearm from a vehicle in Shell Beach on Sunday. Shortly after noon, callers reported a man brandishing a weapon. Officers quickly located the suspect’s vehicle... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man rips off Republican Party, pleads guilty to bank fraud

By KAREN VELIE A 41-year-old Atascadero man who stole between $230,000 and $435,000 from the Kern County Republican Central Committee pleaded guilty today to bank fraud. Bryan Micahl Williams served as the committee’s treasurer from 2013 through 2019. While siphoning... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Sept. 24 in the board chambers. The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously in June to lift Los Osos’ 35-year building moratorium with plans... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles City Councilwoman Sharon Roden has proven experience,

OPINION by LORRAINE CAGLIERO The Paso Robles community is world class. We need elected officials who match the excellence of our city. Sharon Roden meets that standard. Every weekend we have visitors that enjoy our wonderful downtown and local wineries.... (Continue reading)

The ne’er-do-wells continue to rule in Cayucos

By DELL FRANKLIN 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.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is... (Continue reading)

Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz campaigns in Santa Barbara County

By KAREN VELIE Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate, stopped Sunday in Santa Barbara County as part of his fundraising tour across the West Coast. Walz landed at the Santa Barbara Airport at about 5 p.m. He... (Continue reading)

Firefighters rescue hiker who fell 30 feet in Cambria

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters rescued a hiker who fell 30 feet off a cliff at the Cambria’s Fiscalini Ranch Preserve on Sunday. Shortly before 3 p.m., a caller reported the hiker had fallen from the cliff. Multiple agencies, including Cal... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on happy hours, 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 and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Sit at the windows of SeaVenture Restaurant... (Continue reading)