By KAREN VELIE Blocked streets, a concert at Cal Poly and a large police presence led many students to head to the bars in downtown San Luis Obispo on the eve of St. Fratty’s Day. An estimated 6,500 people gathered... (Continue reading)
Editor’s note: CalCoastNews is referring to developer Ryan Petetit, who changed his name to Ryan Wright during the case, as Ryan Petetit-Wright. By KAREN VELIE After agreeing to pay restitution to a group of his victims, San Luis Obispo developer... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is warning the public to secure their valuables and hike in groups at several local trails, according to a warning posted Wednesday. Over the past couple weeks, thieves smashed two car... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to midnight. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County prosecutors recently added a murder charge to the criminal complaint against a driver who allegedly struck two bicyclists in a hit-and-run in July that resulted in the death of 87-year-olf Saul Goldberg of... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is cracking down on those arrested for criminal conduct during St. Patrick’s Day and St. Fratty’s Day celebrations in San Luis Obispo. The City of San Luis Obispo has... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed into a fire hydrant in San Luis Obispo on Sunday which flooded the roadway, police said. On Sunday afternoon, a caller reported a vehicle had crashed into a hydrant near the intersection... (Continue reading)
Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo announced Friday that it had cut its swimming and diving programs effective immediately, according to an email to students from Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong. “Unfortunately, Cal Poly is not immune to... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police arrested an alleged drug dealer last month whom they found intoxicated and lying on a sidewalk next to a large amount of drugs and cash. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Feb. 14, a... (Continue reading)