By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara County deputy arrested a Righetti High School student on Wednesday after he was found in possession of a loaded handgun on campus. Shortly before noon, deputy Reynoso...
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By KAREN VELIE A political action commitee was formed on March 26 to support the reelection of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding, a man who fought against big money donors impacting...
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By KAREN VELIE The 48-year-old man who was shot and killed after shooting at deputies in Nipomo on Sunday had a lengthy criminal history that included the killing of a romantic rival in 2013. On...
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By KAREN VELIE A suspect in a domestic disturbance in Nipomo fired at a San Luis Obispo County deputy, before law enforcement shot and killed him on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., deputies...
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OPINION by RON CUFF I’ve spent my career in residential real estate, affordable housing, and private construction lending. I’ve personally housed hundreds of families below market rate without a...
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By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach City Council will consider a ballot measure on Tuesday to change the mayoral term from two years to four years. During a Feb. 6 meeting, the city council discussed...
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By KAREN VELIE A group of Grover Beach residents collected 60% more signatures than required for a petition aimed at limiting building heights in the coastal community. The group’s goal is to limit...
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By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s help identifying a dirt bike rider who led officers on a chase throughout Cayucos on Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 4...
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By KAREN VELIE A wildfire burning in the California Valley in rural San Luis Obispo County has burned 38 acres and is 40% contained on Monday morning. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday, a caller...
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By KAREN VELIE A 9-1-1 call regarding a family disturbance ended in an officer involved shooting in Nipomo on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., deputies arrived at the 700 block of Hill...
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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 Former San Luis Obispo real estate...
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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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila...
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By KAREN VELIE Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped three cents last week to $5.97 a gallon, according to AAA. In California,...
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OPINION by SARO RIZZO California is gripped by an electricity crisis. A “perfect storm” of structural and policy failures has saddled citizens with the highest residential rates in the...
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By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate fell slightly in February to 4.4%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. During the same time, unemployment rates in...
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