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Pismo Beach police arrest three suspects after nearly 500 clams poached
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Pismo Beach police officers arrested three of four alleged poachers whom they recently caught with nearly 500 clams. Over the weekend, an officer noticed a group of individuals in possession of what appeared to be a large... (Continue reading)
Political sign thefts mar races in Pismo Beach, Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE Sign thefts are the latest accusations in the campaigns for mayor races in Pismo Beach and Paso Robles as candidates battle over two open seats. After more than a decade, Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage elected not... (Continue reading)
Pismo Beach candidate says she did not know she owed money
OPINION by CLARE MALONE PRICHARD Regarding a recent opinion piece about me, my husband and I were unaware until this week that the author had not received payment. To be clear, we never refused to pay. We believed in good... (Continue reading)
Pismo Beach candidate’s misinformation campaign continues
OPINION by MEL STAHLMAN My opinion in the letter to the editor of the CalCoastNews on Sept. 1, stands correct. I feel a candidate’s honesty and credibility is paramount when running for Pismo Beach City Council and do not feel... (Continue reading)
Pismo Beach candidate says neighbor threatened her husband
OPINION by CLARE MALONE PRICHARD My husband and I did initiate a spite-fence complaint concerning the Stahlmans’ property, with the goal of requiring a reduction in the height of their hedge along our shared property line—not to obtain monetary compensation.... (Continue reading)
Judge orders Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach closed amid safety concerns
By KAREN VELIE With concerns that Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach could fall into the ocean, on Aug. 27 a judge ordered the restaurant to shut down. The closure of the popular event center has left many brides and event... (Continue reading)
Brush fire burning off Highway 101 in Pismo Beach, suspected arson
By KAREN VELIE A brush fire burning off the east side of Highway 101 in Pismo Beach on Sunday afternoon is suspected to be arson related, according to witnesses. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near... (Continue reading)
Pismo Beach man arrested for vandalizing Flock cameras in Monterey County
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid nationwide backlash against Fock cameras, Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 40-year-old Pismo Beach man for allegedly vandalizing at least three Flock Safety Automated License Plate Recognition cameras. Detectives determined Marcus Bee, 40, traveled to Monterey... (Continue reading)
Pismo Beach man convicted of violating protective order
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County jury on Friday convicted a Pismo Beach man of violating a criminal protective order for domestic violence. In the early evening of Sept. 10, 2025, Pismo Beach police officers responded to a... (Continue reading)
Pismo Beach releases bear alert
By KAREN VELIE Multiple callers reported a bear wandering about in the area of James Way in Pismo Beach on Monday. While Fish and Wildlife is aware of the bear, it will not be responding at this time. “In most... (Continue reading)