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Did language barrier, late reporting hamper Lopez Lake water rescue?

Written on 23 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE A search to recover the body of a 25-year-old man who is suspected of drowning Sunday at Lopez Lake continues on Monday with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff taking the lead in the case. Shortly after... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 22 Mar, 2026 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Gas prices soaring in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 22 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo has jumped more than $1.12 in the past three weeks because of conflicts in the Middle East. In addition to increasing crude oil prices, gasoline... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian killed on Highway 101 near Los Alamos

Written on 22 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Highway 101 near Los Alamos early Saturday morning. Shortly after 2 a.m., a witness reported a vehicle had struck a pedestrian on northbound Highway 101 north of Alisos Canyon... (Continue reading)

A burr underneath the saddle

Written on 21 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 44 comments

OPINION by GARY KIRKLAND In 1935 Common Era, Italian troops invaded Ethiopia. The rest of the world did little. In 1937, Japanese troops invaded Manchuria, part of China. In 1939, German troops invaded Poland. England and France declared war on... (Continue reading)

Brush fire burns 100 acres near Huasna

Written on 21 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A brush fire burned 100 acres northeast of Huasna on Friday. Shortly after 11:30, a caller reported the fire burning near Caldwell Mesa Road and Forest Route 31S04, according to Cal Fire. Initially, fire officials reported the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer, felon loses appeal

Written on 21 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE Former San Luis Obispo developer Ryan Petetit-Wright, who is currently serving a five year prison... (Continue reading)

The deeply painful revelations regarding César Chávez

Written on 20 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 31 comments

Statement from the president of the Latino Caucus of California Counties Dawn Ortiz-Legg The posthumous revelations regarding César Chávez—a figure long honored for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of farm workers—have been deeply painful for many in our Latino... (Continue reading)

Agitated man stabs Santa Barbara County deputy in the chest

Written on 20 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE An agitated man stabbed a Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputy in the chest during a welfare check on Friday morning in Goleta. Shortly after midnight, the man called sheriff’s dispatch and said he intended to harm someone.... (Continue reading)

Elderly driver injured in rollover crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 20 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE An elderly driver was injured in a rollover crash in San Luis Obispo on Friday morning. Shortly before noon, a 9-1-1 caller reported a single car crash near the intersection of Chorro and West streets. A Subaru... (Continue reading)