Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




Find specials on happy hours, dining, lodging in San Luis Obispo County

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Unemployment rate continues growing in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE Unemployment numbers in San Luis Obispo County continued climbing in July, with the number of unemployed workers jumping 7.4% from 5,400 in June 2024 to 5,800 in July 2024, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. While... (Continue reading)

Former San Luis Obispo County deputy guilty of abusing inmate

By KAREN VELIE A federal judge sentenced a former San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputy today to seven months in federal prison for abusing a county jail inmate by dragging the victim by her hair on the ground  from one... (Continue reading)

Support investigative reporting in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE Our investigative reports, breaking news stories, and information on governments from San Luis Obispo County and throughout the Central Coast have changed our community. Our latest four-part set of articles on county corruption is our most read... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. in the board chambers. During public comment on July 16 over designating July as Gay Pride Month, multiple speakers showed videos... (Continue reading)

The beginning of the end for SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill

Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a four-part series regarding the history of former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill based largely on statements and interviews released as part of a federal criminal trial regarding corruption, bribery, and... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on golf, lodging, dining, happy hours and more

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Golf special Stands of century-old... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices continue decline, find the best prices

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in the United States is declining while electric prices remain steady.The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped five cents last week to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office ramps up drug, gang enforcement

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is reporting significant results in the first half of 2024 in their effort to combat narcotics, firearms and gang related crimes. The  special operations unit, which consists of the gang... (Continue reading)

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits near Bakersfield, shakes SLO County

By KAREN VELIE A magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Bakersfield caused shaking in San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 9 p.m., the earthquake struck near Lamont which is located south of Bakersfield and north of the Grapevine. While... (Continue reading)