San Luis Obispo County primary election night coverage 2026
By KAREN VELIE An unusually contentious election cycle for San Luis Obispo County is drawing to a close. Who will have a reason to celebrate tonight and who will be drinking away their sorrows? CalCoastNews will have live updates on the results of local races, starting after the polls close...
Cal Poly baseball wins regional for first time
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Cal Poly baseball team went 3-0 in last weekend’s Los Angeles Regional, advancing to a super regional for the first time in program history. Cal Poly beat Virginia Tech in its opening game on Friday, then defeated Saint Mary’s on both Saturday and Sunday in order...
Did San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate violate election law?
By KAREN VELIE Supporters of San Luis Obispo County District 2 candidates Jim Dantona and Michael Woody are battling on social media over the use of chief of staff as Dantona’s occupation. Dantona is accused of manipulating the voters by using the term chief of staff, even though he does...
San Luis Obispo police searching for suspect who used stolen credit cards
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who allegedly used stolen credits cards to make purchases last month. The male suspect allegedly made fraudulent purchases at Target and Chevron on May 10. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is circulating an...
San Luis Obispo DUI checkpoint nets two citations, no arrests
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department contacted 593 drivers during a DUI checkpoint on Friday night. While no drivers were arrested, officers cited two people for driving without a valid license. Held in the 900 block of Marsh Street, the checkpoint took place between the hours of...
SLO County official accused of misusing public resources and partisanship
By KAREN VELIE Correction: The clerk-recorder’s candidate statement is properly listed after the supervisor candidates. A competitor in the race for San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder has accused incumbent Elaina Cano of using government resources for political gain and for partisanship in the race. Vanessa Rozo is challenging SLO County...
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Pismo Beach summer offer includes: 15% any city view room $50 dining credit every night Available Sunday through...
