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Pismo Beach police cite four people for illegal clamming

Written on 3 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach police officers cited four people on Friday for illegal clamming. Cal Fire personnel reported the illicit activity. While one person had a fishing license, all four of those cited were digging up undersized clams. Officers... (Continue reading)

Rescuers recover body from the ocean near Pismo Beach

Written on 26 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Rescuers recovered a body from the ocean near Pier Avenue in Pismo Beach on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., a caller reported a person in the water near the cliffs. Multiple agencies including fire departments, Port... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission approves two more sea walls in SLO County

Written on 20 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE After years of blocking residents from protecting their properties from erosion, the California Coastal Commission in October gave the green light to homeowners in Pismo Beach and another homeowner in Cayucos to repair or construct seawalls. Because... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach reports decreases in violent and property crimes

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach Police Department is reporting a decrease in both property and violent crimes during the first half of 2025. Increases were noted in traffic stops and collisions. In a report to the Pismo Beach City... (Continue reading)

Driver slams into Pismo Beach motel, causing major injuries

Written on 25 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An allegedly intoxicated driver crashed into a Pismo Beach motel Wednesday evening, leaving two people suffering from major injuries. The driver of a Chevrolet sedan reportedly struck a male pedestrian who got caught under the vehicle and... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach, Avila Beach ranked as California’s most beautiful beaches

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Both Pismo Beach and Avila Beach won top rankings for the most beautiful beaches in California by Sunset Travel Awards. Known for its great views, Pismo Beach sports wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm. Activities include... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach was not paying property taxes, activist finds

Written on 20 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE It appears Pismo Beach is going to be responsible for another cost associated with the controversial recycled water project Central Coast Blue – property tax bills. Activist Julie Tacker, a vocal critic of the costs associated with... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach man buys permission to build a seawall

Written on 4 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE After battling for more than two decades to protect his home on the bluffs of Pismo Beach, Gary Grossman agreed to pay $548,170 for permission from the California Coastal Commission to repair his seawall. At a Pismo... (Continue reading)

Young black bear wanders around Pismo Beach

Written on 8 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A young black bear wandered around Pismo Beach on Monday afternoon leading officials to temporarily shut down a Highway 101 offramp. Shortly after 4 p.m., officials shut down the Highway 101 offramp at Hinds Avenue after the... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach reduces some parking citation rates

Written on 12 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Your parking meter in Pismo Beach ran out 10 minutes before you got back to your car, which now has an $80 parking ticket on the windshield. The Pismo Beach City Council voted June 2 to change... (Continue reading)