By KAREN VELIE Cambria’s former fire chief filed a lawsuit against the community services district alleging he was fired after reporting sexual harassment. The lawsuit alleges the employee involved in the misconduct was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with the... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A local conservation group is set to protect approximately 27,500 acres of grassland, blue oak savannah, shrubland and riparian corridors in rural Santa Margarita, according to California Department of Fish and Game. Earlier this month, the Wildlife... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The man who allegedly struck and killed a San Luis Obispo couple while speeding on Sacramento Drive last fall pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter charges on Tuesday. Daniel Saligan Patricio, 24, faces a minimum sentence of probation... (Continue reading)
By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 22 at the county building. A holiday favorite, the Cambria Christmas Market is seeking a new temporary event program permit. In the past, the... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE After agreeing their downtown paid parking program was not legally set up, the Paso Robles City Council plans to refund parking tickets given in the past 12 months. In addition, city staff is recommending the city council... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Even though an autopsy found physical restraints contributed to an inmate’s death at the northern branch of the Santa Barbara County Jail, the deputies actions were “reasonable and lawful,” according to a Feb. 13 report by the... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The owner of Giovanni’s Fish Market in Morro Bay is currently battling six felony charges, including possession of child pornography and possession of assault weapons. If convicted on all charges, Giovanni DeGarimore faces up to 18 years... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Despite pleas from impassioned parents, the Paso Robles school board voted 5-2 on Tuesday to move the dual immersion program to the east side of town as part of a major reconfiguration of the district, with trustees... (Continue reading)
By CalCoastNews staff The Arroyo Grande City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Feb. 13 in the council chambers. As many local government are running in the red, elected officials are focused on raising fees and taxes. Under item... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District 5 Supervisor Debbie Arnold has accused Susan Funk’s campaign of trying to influence the vote by sending out misleading mailers in an attempt to give the false impression Arnold endorses Funk. Last... (Continue reading)