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Sinkhole closes busy intersection in Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE The intersection of Creston and Niblick roads in Paso Robles is closed while city crews repair a sinkhole caused by a water main break on Friday. City administration announced the closure could last until 2 a.m. on... (Continue Reading)
Deputies arrest suspect after standoff in rural San Luis Obispo
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect following a two-hour standoff in rural San Luis Obispo on Friday. Benjamin Reynoso, 43, had a felony arrest warrant for vandalism, violating a domestic violence and restraining order and obstruction of justice.... (Continue Reading)
Juvenile critically injured in Santa Maria shooting
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A shooting in Santa Maria on Thursday left a juvenile victim in critical condition. Shortly after 2:20 p.m., a caller reported a shooting in the 500 block of South Broadway. Officers arrived at the scene and found... (Continue Reading)
Alleged gang member arrested for Lompoc shooting
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc police arrested an alleged gang member on Thursday over a shooting in the Santa Barbara County city last month. On May 3, dispatchers sent officers to the scene of a shooting at the intersection of N.... (Continue Reading)
Water main break temporary turns Paso Robles road into a river
By KAREN VELIE A water main break at the intersection of Niblick and Creston roads in Paso Robles flooded Niblick Road on Friday morning. With construction in the area, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a water main ruptured. Traffic backed up... (Continue Reading)
Car overturns in San Luis Obispo law office parking lot
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver lost control of his car and crashed in San Luis Obispo on Thursday evening, with the vehicle landing on its roof in the parking lot of attorney Ilan Funke-Bilu’s law office. Shortly after 6:20 p.m.,... (Continue Reading)
Dantona, Paulding lead in San Luis Obispo County supervisor races
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District 2 supervisor candidate Jim Dantona is now in first place while Supervisor Jimmy Paulding increased his lead in the District 4 race, following the clerk-recorder’s office counting an additional 9,580 ballots on... (Continue Reading)
Necessity and innovation in wartime Ukraine
By JOSH FRIEDMAN More than four years into Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, battlefield pressures are driving rapid technological change and transforming Ukraine into a military power, from which countries including the United States can learn crucial lessons. While Ukraine... (Continue Reading)
Woke right’s Ukraine myths
Editor’s note: the following opinion about myths regarding the Ukrainian people will be published in two parts. OPINION by DAVID DURINGER While America’s woke left threatens America’s economy, America’s woke right threatens America’s military and strategic alliances. Both are susceptible... (Continue Reading)
More than 1,300 PG&E customers without power in SLO County
By KAREN VELIE Amid windy weather, more than 1,300 PG&E customers in San Luis Obispo County are without power on Wednesday night. Shortly after 9 a.m., 1,125 PG&E customers in the Lake Nacimiento area lost power. PG&E estimates the power... (Continue Reading)
Atascadero zoo welcomes three young meerkats
By KAREN VELIE Three young female meerkats recently joined two male meerkats at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero. The three two-year-old female meerkats sisters, Bumble, Buzz, and Honeycomb, affectionately known as “The Bee Girls,” were born at an accredited... (Continue Reading)
Hilton and Becerra lead race for California governor
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra appear likely to advance out of a crowded primary field in the race for governor of California. Hilton, a British-American who served as an advisor to former Prime Minister David... (Continue Reading)
Santa Barbara County deputies arrest fifth suspect over fatal stabbing
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives last week arrested a fifth and final suspect over the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old in the Goleta area last year. On April 30, 2025, the teenage victim was stabbed near San... (Continue Reading)
Alleged jewelry thief arrested in Morro Bay amid string of burglaries
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid a string of North Coast burglaries, authorities arrested a Lompoc man who allegedly stole jewelry from a Morro Bay business early Sunday morning. Shortly before 4 a.m., Morro Bay police officers were dispatched to a burglary... (Continue Reading)
Former SLO County Probation officer sentenced for embezzlement
By KAREN VELIE A former San Luis Obispo County probation officer, who embezzled more than $169,000, was sentenced today to 270 days in jail and two years felony probation. Between Feb. 2023 and Aug. 2024, while serving as treasurer of... (Continue Reading)
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... (Continue Reading)
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... (Continue Reading)
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... (Continue Reading)
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... (Continue Reading)
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... (Continue Reading)
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... (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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Pismo Beach summer offer includes: 15% any city... (Continue Reading)
Gas prices drop in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Amid reports of peace talks with Iran, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell seven cents last week to $6.19 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue Reading)
Santa Maria teen shoots firearm in front of residences, arrested
By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria teenager was booked into juvenile hall after the teen fired shots in front of several residences this week, according to police. On May 29, a 911 caller reported a male firing a handgun in... (Continue Reading)
Hardest fought San Luis Obispo County political duels
OPINION by STEW JENKINS The two hardest fought local political duels for this Tuesday’s Election Day are San Luis Obispo County’s 2nd and 4th supervisorial contests. From the northwest neighborhoods of San Luis Obispo, up the coast past Cambria to... (Continue Reading)
Voter turnout remains low in San Luis Obispo County
By KAREN VELIE The number of ballots currently returned in San Luis Obispo County, 21%, suggests a low voter turnout for Tuesday’s election, according to California’s ballot return statistics report from Friday. In 2022, the final countywide turnout was 48%.... (Continue Reading)
Seeking to tax already overtaxed Paso Robles area residents
OPINION by DORIAN BAKER Against the backdrop of overwhelming community opposition, the the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 5-1 to place a new $205 million dollar general obligation bond onto the backs of the astonishingly... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County felon accused of possessing more than 100 firearms
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County prosecutors last week charged a man with seven felony counts, after a search of his Morro Bay area home netted 107 firearms and methamphetamine. On March 12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies... (Continue Reading)
Cayucos jewelry store owner seeks help identifying thieves
By KAREN VELIE The owner of a jewelry store in Cayucos that was burglarized earlier this month is seeking the public’s help identifying the thieves. Shortly before 11 p.m. on May 15, two thieves smashed a glass door while breaking... (Continue Reading)
Nipomo man identified as victim of deadly Santa Maria stabbing
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department identified the Nipomo man who died from wounds suffered in a May 16 stabbing as 21-year-old Steven Vargas. Shortly before 7 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported a stabbing victim in... (Continue Reading)
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