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Immigration enforcement raids cost Central Coast cannabis company $26 million

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Immigration enforcement raids at two Central Coast cannabis farms resulted in $26 million in lost revenue, with a 100,000 pound reduction in harvested and dried cannabis, Glass House Farms reported on Nov. 12. “In light of the... (Continue reading)

Two major storms headed to the Central Coast

Written on 13 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Two major storms will bring strong winds and heavy rain to the Central Coast on Thursday afternoon and into the weekend. On Thursday afternoon, the first storm will move into the Central Coast. There is a wind... (Continue reading)

Is the Central Coast Still Blue?

Written on 24 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION by KIMBERLY CALDWELL On Aug. 20,the New York Times published a noteworthy report entitled “The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis.” The opening paragraph quickly gained attention in numerous media outlets: “Of the 30 states that track voter... (Continue reading)

Central Coast business owner, father of four in immigration custody

Written on 22 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 45 comments

Editor’s Note: CalCoastNews reporters interviewed Kaveh Momtazian’s wife Jessica and his brother-in-law Josh Frantz regarding his flight from Iran, life in the United States and his current detention. By KAREN VELIE A Central Coast father of four, husband and business... (Continue reading)

The Central Coast leads California in homeless students

Written on 29 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Central Coast leads in percentages of homeless students. With 16% of its students unhoused, Monterey County is ranked number one followed by Santa Barbara County with 12.1% of homeless students. At 9.1%, San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

California invests $155 million for Central Coast travel related projects

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved $155 million for Central Coast transportation projects including funds to replace a bridge on Highway 1 near Morro Bay. The final phasing and funding approval came from the CTC during... (Continue reading)

Central Coast Gifford Fire now largest blaze burning in California

Written on 2 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The fast moving Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties swelled to 23,588 acres on Saturday morning making it the largest blaze currently burning in California. The fire is spreading rapidly through dry vegetation... (Continue reading)

Tsunami advisory issued for SLO County coast after earthquake near Russia

Written on 29 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A tsunami watch issued for the Central Coast was changed on Tuesday to a tsunami advisory following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia. The tsunami is expected to reach San Luis Obispo and Santa... (Continue reading)

Did cannabis company violate labor laws, exploit migrant children?

Written on 14 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than a year after a class action lawsuit accused Glass House of mistreating its workers, raids at two of its Central Coast cannabis farms led to the arrest of 361 illegal immigrants including convicted rapists, burglars... (Continue reading)

Ten children found during ICE raid at Central Coast cannabis farm

Written on 11 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE With search warrants in hand, federal agents raided two Central Coast cannabis farms on Thursday – one in Carpinteria and the other in Camarillo – resulting in a protester pointing a gun at agents, a farm worker’s... (Continue reading)