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California asks two Central Coast taxpayers to pay up

Written on 17 Oct, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

California is trying to shame 500 businesses and people into paying their delinquent taxes, including two individuals from the Central Coast who combined owe more than $680,000. As part of its collection tactic, the state posted its annual list last... (Continue reading)

Coastal conservation in Morro Bay

Written on 8 Oct, 2012 in Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by JOE GEEVER The city of Morro Bay has two years to build a new sewage treatment plant, and local authorities are very close to making the wrong decision — against the will of local citizens. They want to... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay battling California Coastal Commission

Written on 28 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 35 comments

While Morro Bay needs to upgrade its aging sewer plant, can it afford the extra $60 million in cost needed to comply with the California Coastal Commission’s recommendation that the plant be moved a mile from the coastline? California’s coastal... (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)

Morro Bay surfer Dustin Ray dead at 39

Written on 14 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Morro Bay professional surfer Dustin Christopher Ray, also known as “D-Ray,” passed away last week at the age of 39. The official cause of death for this local surfer who was known to struggle with substance abuse is yet to... (Continue reading)

Plane crashes off shore of Morro Bay

Written on 10 Sep, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

Two men in a plane that crashed into the Pacific Ocean north of Morro Bay were pulled from the wreckage by a coast guard team in a helicopter Sunday afternoon. A 70-year-old father and his 30-year-old-son were on their way... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man allegedly kidnapped 12-year-old girl

Written on 9 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 21 comments

Police arrested a 41-year-old Paso Robles man on Saturday for allegedly kidnapping and molesting a 12-year-old Saint Helena girl. The girl’s mother reported her daughter missing From Saint Helena on July 28. Investigators suspected the mother’s ex-boyfriend Juan DeAquino had... (Continue reading)

Charlie Lynch appeal gets help

Written on 11 Jul, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

An appeal of the federal conviction of former Morro Bay medical marijuana dispensary owner Charles C. Lynch has been joined by a national advocacy organization. Oakland-based Americans for Safe Access (ASA) filed an amicus “friend of the court” brief Tuesday... (Continue reading)

Tribe losing permission to climb Morro Rock after news of reburials of unidentified remains

Written on 26 Jun, 2012 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 51 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two sets of human remains, thought to be Native American, have been buried atop Morro Rock by a Salinian Tribal Council member, Salinian tribal members say. Amid news of the reburials of the unidentified bones, discovered near... (Continue reading)

Missing Fox executive spotted in Morro Bay

Written on 24 May, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

Missing 20th Century Fox executive Gavin Smith has allegedly been hiding out in Morro Bay. [CalabasasPatch] A waitress and a patron at Taco Temple in Morro Bay believe they spotted the 6 feet 6 inch tall former UCLA basketball player... (Continue reading)