After stopping for a drink downtown on Thursday afternoon, a San Luis Obispo man returned to his van to find an unconscious stranger inside, police said. After an unsuccessful attempt to wake the man, David Harrell drove him to French... (Continue reading)
An inmate at the San Luis Obispo County Jail attacked a correctional officer with a razor blade on Monday following an altercation with deputies. Atascadero State Hospital patient Jimmy Scota Martinez, 41, was transferred to the jail to await trial... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge said Wednesday that he would hold off making a decision on whether to grant another preliminary injunction barring police from ticketing homeless who sleep in their vehicles until after... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo businessman Steve Barasch announced Tuesday he plans to run for mayor in November against incumbent Jan Marx. The founder and president of Barasch Architects and Associates, Barasch has been outspoken about the city’s fiscal... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo Councilman Andrew Carter announced earlier today he has decided, for personal and financial reasons, not to seek the mayor’s seat. Carter’s statement: “I have decided to discontinue my campaign for Mayor of San Luis Obispo. Although it... (Continue reading)
Developer fees for construction in the Margarita area have been reduced by nearly $2.3 million by the San Luis Obispo City Council in an effort to settle a disagreement and stimulate home building. The agreement was made with Rescal, a... (Continue reading)
A diverse crowd of entertainers, locals and out-of-towners packed the Novo Restaurant in San Luis Obispo for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance’s annual pride after party. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a... (Continue reading)
The San Luis Obispo County Gay and Lesbian Alliance celebrated 16 years of pride with Pride in Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to buy a high resolution print... (Continue reading)
A partial adult male skeleton was discovered in a creek running through a Chevron owned property off Tank Farm Road between Higuera Street and Highway 227 on Sunday. A person leasing the land found the badly decomposed body. San Luis... (Continue reading)
Story and photos by DANIEL BLACKBURN Weeds as tall as a human, torn window screens, crumbling chimney bricks and a collapsed fence and arbor made the ramshackle house at 466 Dana Street a prime candidate for a visit from San... (Continue reading)