The case for free markets in California and beyond
OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN In the great state of California, once known as a beacon of opportunity and innovation, we now find ourselves at a crossroads. As conservatives committed to the principles of economic freedom and individual liberty, it is imperative we address the creeping over-regulation and government interference that...
Santa Barbara Judge accused of misconduct
By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge is facing formal proceedings over allegations of misconduct related to him acting as an attorney for a love interest and for disparaging other judges and court staff. The allegations primarily focus on actions he took on behalf of his former judicial...
One person injured in two-car crash in Port San Luis
By KAREN VELIE One person suffered moderate injuries when two cars crashed, with one landing near the beach, at Port San Luis on Wednesday afternoon, according to the CHP. Shortly after 2 p.m., a gray Mercedes and a white MINI Cooper collided on Avila Beach Drive with the Mercedes landing...
Cal Poly float wins award at 2025 Rose Parade
By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly universities’ float, depicting Scotland’s most camera-averse underwater mystic on its best day, received the Leishman Public Spirit Award at the 136th Rose Parade held New Year’s Day. Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and California State Polytechnic University in Pomona team up for the Pasadena...
San Luis Obispo County’s top stories in 2024: Fraud, bribes, arrests
By CalCoastNews staff To say 2024 was an eventful year in San Luis Obispo County would be an understatement. The top stories of 2024 include a civil fraud judgement against attorney John Belsher, Ryan Petetit-Wright’s prison sentence and the questionable death of a teen in a county facility – all...
A look at SLO County rainfall totals, reservoir levels
By KAREN VELIE A dry end of 2024 has left San Luis Obispo County with below average rainfall totals for this time of year. However, back-to-back wet years have replenished local and state reservoirs. For example, Lopez Lake currently has enough water to fulfill user demands for another five years....
Out with the old, in with the new in Pismo Beach
By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach on Tuesday announced the appointment of Rosemarie Gaglione to replace Ben Fine as public works director. Gaglione has over 30 years of experience in public works, including working for Marin County and the cities of Oxnard and Goleta. She has expertise in managing complex projects,...