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San Luis Obispo County gas prices dropping, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE While the national average price for a gallon of gas fell below $3, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell eight cents last week to $4.67 a gallon, according to... (Continue Reading)
Armed suspects rob convenience store in Pismo Beach, in jail
By KAREN VELIE Two men are in jail after they allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven in Pismo Beach on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., the two men began shoplifting at the convenience store while one of the thieves pointed a... (Continue Reading)
Classrooms evacuated because of gas leak at Arroyo Grande High School
By KAREN VELIE A gas leak at Arroyo Grande High School sickened seven students and staffers and led to the evacuation of several classrooms. Shortly after 10:15 a.m., school staff reported the gas leak to the Five Cities Fire Authority.... (Continue Reading)
Paso Robles man killed in crash, driver charged with manslaughter
By KAREN VELIE A 63-year-old Paso Robles man was killed in a crash with a Freightliner truck on Thursday morning, police said. Shortly after 5:30 a.m., the victim was headed westbound in a white Lexus on Highway 46 when he... (Continue Reading)
New California employment laws you need to know in 2026
By KAREN VELIE Laws impacting tips, paid family leave and non-binary genders are some of the more than one dozen laws set to impact Californians employers and employees in 2026. These are also laws to increase employer reporting requirements and... (Continue Reading)
Cal Poly hires new head football coach
By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly announced Wednesday that Tim Skipper, most recently the interim head coach at UCLA, has been named the 19th head football coach at the San Luis Obispo based university. Skipper arrives in San Luis Obispo with... (Continue Reading)
Order to release more water from Lopez Lake vacated, SLO County wins appeal
By KAREN VELIE The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday vacated a court order to release more water from Lopez Lake to support steelhead trout migration because of the rulings possible impacts on the California red-legged frog and tidewater... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County animal activist sentenced to 90 days in jail
By KAREN VELIE A judge on Wednesday sentenced a 23-year-old woman with an animal sanctuary in San Luis Obispo County to 90 days in prison. A jury previously found Zoe Rosenberg guilty of conspiracy and trespassing after she entered a poultry... (Continue Reading)
SLO County murder suspect on the run, brother charged with accessory
By KAREN VELIE The man suspected of murdering a man in Nipomo last month is on the run while his brother is being held without bail in the San Luis Obispo County Jail on an accessory to murder charge, according... (Continue Reading)
Port San Luis Harbor District again delays vote on industrialization
By KAREN VELIE For the second time in several weeks, Port San Luis Harbor District commissioners voted to delay plans to accept a $3 million grant to study industrialization of the port to support offshore wind energy. On Tuesday, the... (Continue Reading)
SLO County Supervisor Gibson hires wife as his legislative assistant
By KAREN VELIE Supervisor Bruce Gibson recently brought his wife back to work for him in his office, several county officials said. Cherie Gibson is currently serving a part-time role as Gibson’s legislative assistant. Gibson announced earlier this year he... (Continue Reading)
Man injured after crashing e-bike into car in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE A man was injured Tuesday after he rode his e-bike into the side of a car on Broad Street near South Street in San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 4 p.m., a woman headed northbound on Broad Street... (Continue Reading)
Shandon man sentenced to 30 years to life for murder
By KAREN VELIE A 34-year-old Shandon man who killed his stepmother and attempted to kill his father has been sentenced this week to 30 years to life in state prison. On the evening of July 17, 2023, Justin Buchanan stabbed... (Continue Reading)
A holiday trip visiting family down south
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” and... (Continue Reading)
SLO County Bar Associations voices concerns over fairness, bias
Statement by the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association The San Luis Obispo County Bar Association (S.L.O.C.B.A.) is committed to the mission of promoting the honor and dignity of the legal profession, fostering the highest professional standards, encouraging collegiality, educating... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County backyard burning season opening
By KAREN VELIE Following recent rains, San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday announced plans to allow backyard burning beginning Dec. 8. With green grass emerging throughout the county, and stabilized fuel moisture levels, SLO County staff determined it is safe... (Continue Reading)
Woman killed in vehicle versus pedestrian crash in Atascadero
By ROBERT HANSEN A driver hit and killed a pedestrian in Atascadero on Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly after 10 a.m., 66-year-old Gary Tipton attempted to turn onto the southbound Highway 101 offramp at San Anselmo... (Continue Reading)
Former Gala Pride and Diversity Center director charged with embezzlement
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office announced today it filed grand theft by embezzlement charges against the former director of the San Luis Obispo Gala Pride and Diversity Center. Prosecutors charged 46-year-old Dustin Robert Colyerworth... (Continue Reading)
Judge threatens SLO attorney John Belsher with default judgement
By KAREN VELIE A judge with the California State Bar ordered San Luis Obispo-based attorney John Belsher to file his response to disciplinary charges no later then Friday or face a default judgement. On Oct. 24, the California State Bar... (Continue Reading)
Our military and intelligence communities as political cannon fodder
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL You must have heard about the six U.S. senators who stated that the threats to our Constitution are emanating from the Trump administration and therefore both the military and intelligence community should refuse so-called “illegal orders.”... (Continue Reading)
High surf warning for San Luis Obispo County beaches
By KAREN VELIE A high-surf warning is in effect for San Luis Obispo County beaches from 3 a.m. on Tuesday through 3 a.m. on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Expect large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet... (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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County gas prices fall slightly, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Despite increased demand over the Thanksging holiday, gas prices dropped throughout the nation. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell one cent last week to $4.75 a gallon, according to... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County officers arrest 12 for drunk driving during holiday
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County law enforcement arrested 12 people for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the Thanksgiving holiday. From Wednesday through Friday, officers and deputies arrested 12 drivers. The California Highway Patrol arrested... (Continue Reading)
FBI warns of scam calls and texts from phony financial institutions
By KAREN VELIE The FBI is warning the public of scam calls, texts, and emails that impersonate financial institutions in attempts to pilfer accounts, according to the Nov. 25 FBI warning. Since Jan. 1, over 5,000 residents reported more than... (Continue Reading)
Dan Blackburn’s book acquired by Simon and Schuster
By KAREN VELIE A best-selling book by CalCoastNews’ co-founder, Daniel Blackburn, has been acquired for digital distribution by Simon and Schuster, one of the “Big Five” publishers, third largest in the world. Blackburn was the sole reporter to interview Dorothea... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Harbor District delays vote on step towards industrialization
By KAREN VELIE Plans to transform Port San Luis Harbor District in rural Avila Beach into an industrial port hit a snag earlier this month when the commissioners delayed plans to vote on a $3 million grant after nearly 100... (Continue Reading)
Is senseless violence unstoppable?
By Commander Ron Cuff, U.S. Navy Retired Charlie Kirk and I grew up in the same town and attended the same schools. I met and spoke with Charlie at Turning Point USA headquarters about a year ago. He was killed... (Continue Reading)
Arroyo Grande police to conduct DUI patrols on Saturday
By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Saturday, the department announced Wednesday. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from 8 p.m. to 2... (Continue Reading)
Woman flees Santa Maria officers, killed in crash
By KAREN VELIE A woman fleeing officers was killed in a crash on Monday evening in Santa Maria. Shortly after 10 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a white Jeep driving erratically near the intersection of Blosser Road and Cook Street.... (Continue Reading)
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