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Oceano sexual assault victim wins latest battle in suit against school district

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A victim of sexual assault at the hands of a second grade teacher at the former North Oceano Elementary School is suing the district and multiple Does who allegedly had knowledge of the abuse but failed to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer Tom Copeland dead at 80

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Tom Copeland, best known for his developments in San Luis Obispo, has died. He was 80 years old. Copeland passed away on Thursday. A graduate of San Luis Obispo High School, he went away to attend Coalinga... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police seeking help finding owner of silver van

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding the owner of a silver van. Officers would like to speak with the owner of the van. Investigators describe the silver Ford van as having distinctive red... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria road rage suspect stands off with police for hours

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Santa Maria road rage suspect rammed an armored vehicle and engaged in a standoff with SWAT officers and other law enforcement personnel for more than five hours on Saturday. Prior to the standoff, a witness reported... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By CalCoastNews staff As is common in the last week of any month, several government agencies including the Atascadero City Council and the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission canceled their previously scheduled meetings during for this week. The Arroyo... (Continue reading)

Defacing flag, campaign sign is an act of cowardice

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

Opinion by Pastor Patrick Sheean We are saddened and dismayed by the defacing of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Trustee Laurene McCoy’s campaign poster on Niblick Road. Personal attacks serve no purpose in furthering healthy discussions on policies related... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extinguish blaze burning under Harford Pier in Avila Beach

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire burning under a restaurant on the Hatford Pier in Avila Beach on Sunday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 2:20 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning under Mersea’s Seafood Restaurant... (Continue reading)

Customs officers in California find $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN United States Customs and Border Protection officers in Southern California earlier this month discovered a purported watermelon shipment that contained more than $5 million worth of methamphetamine.  Officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility in San Diego... (Continue reading)

Get to know the candidates for Paso Robles and Atascadero city councils

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE In the races for seats on the Paso Robles and Atascadero city councils, there are more newcomers than incumbents vying to serve the public. An historical first, Paso Robles is having its first election based on districts.... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on happy hours, dining, lodging and more

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

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)