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One reporter’s plea for good journalism

Clarification: Modifications were made in the paragraph that mentions Tribune reporters. OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Writing of this commentary commenced with two expectations: First, Karen Velie won’t want to publish this, and second, she will allow it, because she’s receptive... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo manager bent over backwards for Adam Hill

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series regarding former San Luis Obispo City Manager Derek Johnson and his role in the pay-to-play schemes of former SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill. CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit,... (Continue reading)

Days after spending 11 years in prison, Carpenteria man reoffends

By KAREN VELIE Days after being released from 11-years in prison for sex crimes against children, Giovanni Gonzalez, 34, of Carpinteria was arrested for reoffending. He pleaded guilty in February to one count of receipt of child pornography. A federal... (Continue reading)

Five California men allegedly kidnapped migrants, held then for ransom

By KAREN VELIE Five California men allegedly kidnapped migrants to the United States and held them for ransom, while demanding cash from their families in exchange for their safe return, federal prosecutors announced on Monday. An indictment, returned July 30,... (Continue reading)

One person injured in two-car crash in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE One person was injured in a two-car crash in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a crash at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Santa Rosa Street. Officers arrived to... (Continue reading)

Whom did Derek Johnson serve, San Luis Obispo or Adam Hill?

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series regarding former San Luis Obispo City Manager Derek Johnson and his role in the pay-to-play schemes of former SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill. CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County pot heist leads to the arrest of 22 gang members

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The brazen burglary of a cannabis business in north San Luis Obispo County, and the hard work of local law enforcement, led to the arrest of 22 Oakland gang members who allegedly burglarized numerous marijuana facilities across... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Grover Beach

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist was killed a crash on Highway 101 in Grover Beach on Sunday.  The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old Bakersfield man, was traveling southbound on Highway 101 on a 2024 blue Harley Davidson Low Rider S. He was... (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. 10 in the board chambers. First appointed county counsel in 2012, in 2013 Rita Neal received $258,541 in salary and benefits, a... (Continue reading)

Cayucos is becoming a lonely, empty place

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)