By KAREN VELIE This winter’s biggest atmospheric river storm to date is set to hammer the Central Coast starting late tonight. Expect heavy rain, flooding and high surf from Wednesday night through Friday morning. The storm could result in rain... (Continue reading)
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL There are many more facilities like the one that blew up at Moss Landing planned for the Central Coast! We need to act now to ensure public safety is tantamount, as it affects these sites which present the potential for toxic... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE An atmospheric river storm is set to hit the Central Coast on Monday evening bringing much needed rain to the area. The height of the storm will hit on Tuesday and early Wednesday. Expect southbound winds of... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Members of the public are spotting disoriented marine mammals on Central Coast beaches. Under the Pismo Beach Pier on Friday afternoon, a disoriented sea lion appeared to suffer from mutiple seizures. Wildlife groups from Oceano to Morro... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Contrary to most California markets, there are more rentals available on the Central Coast this year compared to 2023. The additional rental units have led to fewer prospective renters vying for each property. While the market remains... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE While a large number of restaurants have closed during the past several years, 16 Central Coast restaurant owners were recently awarded grants to help fund their businesses. The California Restaurant Foundation awarded $5,000 grants to eight independently... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The coveted Michelin stars for California restaurants were awarded Monday, with six Central Coast restaurants receiving honors. Before this year’s ceremony, the Central Coast did not have a single two-Michelin-starred restaurant, but that has changed. During the... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores nationwide, including three on the Central Coast. Big lots in Atascadero, Santa Maria and Lompoc have posted closure signs. Local Big Lot stores are currently offering 20% savings... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Deputies arrested a Central Coast elementary teacher on Saturday after investigators discovered he was secretly recording children, including some who were changing their clothes. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 54-year-old Steven Schapansky, a fifth and sixth... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A company that installed solar panels and batteries on Central Coast rooftops at no cost to homeowners, Electriq Power, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy two months ago prompting an unpaid installer to put liens on multiple properties.... (Continue reading)