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Never let a manufactured crisis go to waste

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL There are two burning questions having to do with the chaos and violence happening in Minneapolis. First, how did so much fraud occur and nobody in the government caught it, unless the government was intentionally ignoring... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee... (Continue reading)

Teen brandishes gun in Santa Maria, arrested

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 17-year-old male who was brandishing a firearm early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported the teen had lifted his shirt to reveal a concealed firearm at a residence in... (Continue reading)

Did SLO County warn district attorney staffers to avoid anti-ICE protests?

By KAREN VELIE In a news article and an editorial, Tribune writers accuse the San Luis Obispo District Attorney Office of fearmongering and of “warning its employees to steer clear of Tuesday’s anti-ICE protest.” “The memo, signed by the head... (Continue reading)

Spike in San Luis Obispo County gas prices, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE The winter storm that ravaged most of the nation led to supply disruptions and increased gas prices, especially in California. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County spiked 10 cents last... (Continue reading)

Deception, law breaking, dodging by California State Parks

OPINION by WILL HARRIS Previous articles in CalCoastNews have detailed the fraud perpetrated by the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District. A particularly noteworthy piece revealed that the APCD claimed without proof that the air above the Nipomo... (Continue reading)

SLO County businesses and students join ICE out protest

By KAREN VELIE Outrage over a second fatal shooting by an immigration officer in Minneapolis led to a “national shutdown” across the country on Friday, including San Luis Obispo County. Organizers asked people not to attend work, school or purchase... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver blamed for crash near Santa Margarita

By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed his car on Highway 101 near Santa Margarita on Friday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m., Jose Pena was driving a green Toyota Tundra northbound on Highway 101 near Tassajara Creek Road when... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputy arrested for timecard fraud

By KAREN VELIE A 34-year-old Santa Barbara County deputy was arrested on Thursday for fraud related to his timecards. Following a criminal investigation that revealed the deputy fraudulently coded more than $175,000 in earnings dating back to 2023 for shifts... (Continue reading)

Major injuries in three vehicle crash near Santa Margarita

By KAREN VELIE A three vehicle crash on Highway 101 south of Santa Margarita resulted in major injuries and the closure of Highway 101 for more than an hour on Friday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m., a caller reported a... (Continue reading)