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Revamping Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo, construction starting

Written on 3 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo on Friday announced plans to begin construction in January to revamp of Mission Plaza. The revitalization of the heart of Downtown SLO is estimated to take nine months. Construction is slated... (Continue reading)

Is San Luis Obispo attorney John Belsher using an alias?

Written on 30 Dec, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

Correction: Jodi Belsher legally changed her name to Jody Bernat after moving to Arizona, according to John Belsher. By KAREN VELIE In the latest drama regarding a $3.6 million judgement against San Luis Obispo attorney John Belsher, Belsher and his... (Continue reading)

Teens throw rocks off bridge in San Luis Obispo, break windshield

Written on 27 Dec, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of four teens threw large rocks from a railroad bridge at cars driving on Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo on Dec. 20, breaking one windshield and then laughing at their victim. At 6:15... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver hits two cars in San Luis Obispo

Written on 27 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A drunk driver who hit two cars in San Luis Obispo on Friday morning is now in jail, according to police. At 8:20 a.m., the driver hit two parked cars on Mission Street before rolling their car... (Continue reading)

High surf advisory for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties

Written on 26 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties Thursday morning, with waves up to 15 feet high expected along the coastline through Sunday afternoon. Surf will be highest across... (Continue reading)

Woman injured in San Luis Obispo, hit-and-run driver arrested

Written on 25 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A driver crashed into a woman in San Luis Obispo on Friday afternoon and then fled the scene. Officers later arrested the suspected hit-and-run driver. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Dec. 20, a 9-1-1 caller reported a... (Continue reading)

Party City closing in San Luis Obispo, everything on sale

Written on 22 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another victim of the economy, Party City is closing its more than 800 stores, including its store in San Luis Obispo. After nearly 40 years in business, Party City is joining a growing list of retail stores... (Continue reading)

SLO police identify suspect in hit-and-run that killed elderly man

Written on 20 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced on Thursday that officers arrested the 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 Avila Beach. Shortly... (Continue reading)

Former San Luis Obispo developer transferred to Victorville Prison

Written on 19 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

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 More than a month after a federal judge sentenced Ryan Petetit-Wright to five years in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo woman exposed infant to narcotics, arrested

Written on 18 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-old San Luis Obispo woman is facing narcotics and child endangerment charges after allegedly exposing her  6-month-old child to both methamphetamine and fentanyl. During an Oct. 25 probation compliance check, officers discovered a substantial quantity of... (Continue reading)