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Bankruptcy hits nonprofits in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties
By KAREN VELIE A California-based fundraising platform filed for bankruptcy reorganization while owing $29 million to nonprofits, including 20 located in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Many of these organizations are now struggling to pay their bills and... (Continue Reading)
Meathead Movers settles age discrimination lawsuit
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo-based Meathead Movers agreed to pay up to $6 million to settle a federal lawsuit over its alleged violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The settlement includes up to $2 million for individuals... (Continue Reading)
Congressman Salud Carbajal condemns Trump’s Venezuela raid
OPINION by CONGRESSMAN SALUD CARBAJAL The Trump administration’s decision to attack Venezuela was a reckless and deeply destabilizing action. Launching unilateral military strikes and seizing Maduro without a clear plan for what comes next risks creating a dangerous power vacuum... (Continue Reading)
Residential fire damages garage in Atascadero
By KAREN VELIE A residential fire damaged a garage in Atascadero on Sunday evening, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning at a home on the 9000 block... (Continue Reading)
Memorial planned for Paso Robles icon Norma Moye
By Norma Moye’s family Norma Moye, Paso Robles’ greatest cheerleader, passed away on Dec. 15, at the age of 92. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. A rosary vigil, funeral mass, and celebration of life will be held... (Continue Reading)
Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels
By KAREN VELIE Will multiple storms drenching San Luis Obispo County, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county for this time of year, according to SLO County. Most areas of the county have received approximately... (Continue Reading)
Santa Maria man facing charges for fifth drunk driving arrest
By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 57-year-old man for his fifth DUI following a drunk driving crash on Sunday, police said. Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a traffic collision near the intersection of Broadway and... (Continue Reading)
Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on happy hours, lodging, dining
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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer... (Continue Reading)
SLO County gas prices remain steady, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Entering into 2026, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County remained steady last week at $4.47 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon... (Continue Reading)
Man swept away by flood waters, body found in Santa Barbara County
By KAREN VELIE A man died after his car became stuck in flood waters in Santa Barbara County on Saturday. The man was driving near San Marcos Road when his vehicle became stuck on a flooded part of the roadway... (Continue Reading)
Court rules California’s ban on open carry of firearms is unconstitutional
By KAREN VELIE A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that California’s ban on the open carry of firearms in most public places is unconstitutional. A panel of judges with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a gun... (Continue Reading)
Here’s how much rain fell across SLO County in the past 24 hours
By KAREN VELIE A second atmospheric river hit San Luis Obispo County on Friday with more rain and flooding. San Luis Obispo County released rain totals for the past 24 hours. Rocky Butte in northern SLO County leads with 2.76... (Continue Reading)
Mudslides, flooding, road closures as storm drenches SLO County
By KAREN VELIE Continuing rains have led to mudslides, flooding, road closures and power outages in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as a second atmospheric river storm moves through the Central Coast. Current road closures and flooding: Closure... (Continue Reading)
Oil production to restart offshore of Santa Barbara County
By KAREN VELIE Sable Offshore can now resume offshore oil production at all three of its platforms off the Santa Barbara County coastline, following a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit... (Continue Reading)
Santa Maria man accused of firing a gun in an apartment
By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria man is in jail after he allegedly shot a firearm inside an apartment during an argument on Thursday. Shortly before 7 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a fight and possible shooting on the 100... (Continue Reading)
Cal Poly float wins Sweepstakes Award at 2025 Rose Parade
By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly universities’ “Jungle Jumpstart” rainforest float that showed how nature and technology work together to create a better world received the Sweepstakes Award at the 137th Rose Parade held on a rainy New Year’s Day. The... (Continue Reading)
The steep price of tolerance
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL I truly feel sorry that Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered in cold blood by their own son. It doesn’t matter to me that I did not agree with Reiner’s politics. Besides being a severe... (Continue Reading)
Alleged DUI driver crashes into credit union in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed into the outdoor patio area of SESLOC Credit Union in San Luis Obispo on Monday night. Late Monday night, a caller reported a single-vehicle collision in the 3800 block of Broad Street.... (Continue Reading)
Paso Robles City Councilwoman supports interfering with ICE agents
By KAREN VELIE Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased operations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties over the past three days. Misinformation on social media about the operation is creating fear in local immigrant communities. Early Tuesday... (Continue Reading)
Teen injured during shooting in Pismo Beach
By KAREN VELIE A 14-year-old boy injured his finger during a shooting in Pismo Beach early Sunday morning, police said. Shortly after midnight, a 9-1-1 caller reported a shooting victim near the pedestrian tunnel connecting the 800 block of Bello... (Continue Reading)
Man arrested following alleged road rage altercation in Paso Robles
By ROBERT HANSEN Clarification: Michael Zook is charged with assault likely to produce great bodily harm, not assault with a deadly weapon. Paso Robles police officers arrested a man for assault with a deadly weapon after an alleged road rage... (Continue Reading)
Santa Maria police officers arrest man for assault with a firearm
By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested an assault suspect on Monday, who is also facing multiple weapons related charges, police said. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Sunday, a caller reported an assault with a firearm on the 400... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo officers seek help catching bumbling thief
By KAREN VELIE A thief’s plan to burglarize retail bicycle store in San Luis Obispo on Saturday morning fell short after the stolen vehicle he was using broke down, police said. On Friday, the thief allegedly stole a truck from... (Continue Reading)
Two storms, more rain headed to San Luis Obispo County
By KAREN VELIE Two storms will bring primarily mild to moderate rainfall to San Luis Obispo County beginning on Tuesday evening and lasting through the end of the week, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest rainfall is forecast... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County’s top stories in 2025: Threats, obstruction, arson
By CalCoastNews staff To say 2025 was an eventful year in San Luis Obispo County would be an understatement. The top stories of 2025 include the arrest of a man planning to kill the district attorney and bomb a school,... (Continue Reading)
CHP ringing in New Year with increased patrols
By KAREN VELIE During a statewide New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers will be on the watch for people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and for speeding. From 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 through... (Continue Reading)
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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue Reading)
Mud slide closes portion of Highway 41 in SLO County
By KAREN VELIE A mudslide led the California Highway Patrol to close Highway 41 near the Cholame Y in San Luis Obispo County in both directions on Sunday evening. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., law enforcement issued an alert and closed... (Continue Reading)
Boulders fall on Highway 101 south of Santa Margarita, lanes closed
By KAREN VELIE Five large boulders fell on Highway 101 south of Santa Margarita on Sunday evening closing two northbound lanes, according to the California Highway Patrol. The mud slide is impacting the two slow lanes. Shortly before 9:30 p.m.,... (Continue Reading)
SLO County gas prices increasing, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Following heavy traffic over the Christmas holiday, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased two cents last week to $4.47 a gallon while continuing to fall in the state and... (Continue Reading)
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