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Former coach appeared intoxicated before beer bottle assault

Written on 19 Apr, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The former Cal Poly football coach who allegedly assaulted a man with a beer bottle appeared intoxicated the night of the fight outside a Pismo Beach bar. [Tribune] Prior to allegedly striking James Kelsey in the face with a beer... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach police arrest 17 at annual beach party

Written on 2 Apr, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Pismo Beach police arrested 17 people for alcohol related crimes during the annual Cesar Chavez Day celebration at Silver Shoals Beach on Monday. The arrests ranged from public intoxication to possession of alcohol on the beach. In addition to poor... (Continue reading)

California lawmaker proposes a 4 a.m. last call

Written on 15 Mar, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

A California state senator has introduced a bill that would allow bars in certain cities to stay open until 4 a.m. [LA Times] SB 635, introduced by San Francisco Democrat Mark Leno, would allow California cities to seek permission from... (Continue reading)

Drunk man arrested for smashing windows

Written on 2 Feb, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Police arrested a man early Saturday morning after a citizen said he was walking around smashing vehicle windows in San Luis Obispo. Around 2:22 a.m., the citizen called 911 after seeing Matthew Martin, 21, breaking windows in the area of... (Continue reading)

San Miguel man dies in DUI crash

Written on 11 Dec, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A San Miguel man died in a single car, roll-over crash on Highway 101 Monday night. [KSBY] Fernando Santiago, 28, drove his Toyota 4-Runner into the median north of San Marcos Road in San Miguel around 10:15 p.m. on Monday.... (Continue reading)

SLO Brew move gains council approval

Written on 21 Nov, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

After months of debate, the San Luis Obispo City Council approved the relocation of SLO Brewing Company to Higuera Street on a core block of downtown. SLO Brew will move half a block from 1119 Garden Street to 736/738 Higuera... (Continue reading)

Mayoral candidate facing criminal charges

Written on 26 Oct, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 69 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE A longtime Paso Robles business owner making a write-in bid for mayor has an extensive criminal history, was arrested five times in September alone, and faces felony charges for making terrorist threats while brandishing... (Continue reading)

Hung jury in firefighter assault trial

Written on 28 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 44 comments

After three days of deliberation, a San Luis Obispo County jury was unable to arrive at a unanimous agreement on whether or not a firefighter is guilty of felony assault and the judge declared a mistrial. Eight jurors believed John... (Continue reading)

SLO Brewing Company move hits roadblock

Written on 26 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

The San Luis Obispo City Council decided that it was not yet ready to finalize the move of restaurant, bar and nightclub, SLO Brewing Company, from its current location on Garden Street around the corner to Higuera Street. Council members... (Continue reading)

Avocado and Margarita Festival, event photos

Written on 20 Sep, 2012 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Morro Bay celebrated two of its best-loved products, avocados and margaritas, on Saturday at the sixth Annual Avocado and Margarita Festival. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high-resolution print of any of... (Continue reading)