https://calcoastnews.com San Luis Obispo County’s on-line independent news source producing in-depth investigative news in the public interest. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:07:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://calcoastnews.com/images/2022/10/cropped-largetile-32x32.jpg https://calcoastnews.com 32 32 59345941 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/military-humvee-and-semi-truck-crash-north-of-san-luis-obispo/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/military-humvee-and-semi-truck-crash-north-of-san-luis-obispo/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:29:50 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132339 By KAREN VELIE A military Humvee and a semi-tractor collided on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo leaving the semi-truck teetering on the guard rail on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., the vehicles were headed southbound when they collided. The 28-foot long 30,000-pound semi-truck was left straddling the guard rail. One person suffered […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/military-humvee-and-semi-truck-crash-north-of-san-luis-obispo/feed/ 0 132339 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/central-coast-resident-wins-7-million-lottery-prize/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/central-coast-resident-wins-7-million-lottery-prize/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:24:36 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132331 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Central Coast resident won $7 million after buying a $30 scratcher ticket at a liquor store in Lompoc, the California Lottery announced on Wednesday. The lucky scratch marked the second time in the last eight months that a player won a $7 million lottery prize in Lompoc. The latest winning ticket, […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/central-coast-resident-wins-7-million-lottery-prize/feed/ 0 132331 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/drunk-teen-allegedly-assaults-girlfriend-wrecks-her-car-in-slo/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/drunk-teen-allegedly-assaults-girlfriend-wrecks-her-car-in-slo/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:20 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132327 By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a teenager on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend, stealing her car, driving while intoxicated and crashing the car. Shortly after 1 a.m., the CHP asked the SLO Police Department to assist with a single vehicle accident near the intersection of Marsh and Higuera streets, […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/drunk-teen-allegedly-assaults-girlfriend-wrecks-her-car-in-slo/feed/ 1 132327 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/san-luis-obispo-police-seek-help-finding-alleged-credit-card-thief/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/san-luis-obispo-police-seek-help-finding-alleged-credit-card-thief/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:53:13 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132322 By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Wednesday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a woman who allegedly stole a credit card and then used it to purchase more than $1,300 worth of product from local stores. On March 27, the woman used the stolen card at both Target and Home […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/san-luis-obispo-police-seek-help-finding-alleged-credit-card-thief/feed/ 3 132322 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/is-slo-county-using-public-resources-to-promote-democratic-talking-points/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/is-slo-county-using-public-resources-to-promote-democratic-talking-points/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:22:23 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132302 By KAREN VELIE While the SAVE Act was moving through the legislative process, the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office posted a statement that appears to parrot Democratic talking  points leading some to question if the county violated laws against using public resources to disparage or promote proposed legislation. It is unlawful in California “for […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/is-slo-county-using-public-resources-to-promote-democratic-talking-points/feed/ 16 132302 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/paso-robles-mayor-john-hamon-stepping-down-in-december/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/paso-robles-mayor-john-hamon-stepping-down-in-december/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:27:14 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132309 By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles’ controversial mayor announced at the end of Tuesday nights city council meeting that he will not seek reelection. John Hamon said he will leave the office in December. I’ve decided I will not seek reelection,” Hamon said with a tremble in his voice. “I look forward to spending more time […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/paso-robles-mayor-john-hamon-stepping-down-in-december/feed/ 4 132309 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/goleta-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-stalking/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/goleta-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-stalking/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:41:12 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132304 By KAREN VELIE A Goleta man is charged with attempted murder and stalking after he allegedly stabbed a man in a jealous rage on March 25. Responding to a 9-1-1 call reporting an intruder fleeing from a residence, deputies headed to the 1100-block of Via Regina. When deputies arrived, they located an adult male who […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/goleta-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-stalking/feed/ 1 132304 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/grover-beach-police-seek-help-finding-missing-man-2/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/grover-beach-police-seek-help-finding-missing-man-2/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:46:58 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132298 By KAREN VELIE Update: Brent Paine was found save and reunited with his family. The Grover Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 47-year-old man. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Monday, Brent Paine was last seen in the area of South 13th Street and Trouville Avenue. Paine’s wife said he walks […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/grover-beach-police-seek-help-finding-missing-man-2/feed/ 0 132298 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/amtraks-pacific-surfliner-expands-to-three-daily-trips-to-san-luis-obispo/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/amtraks-pacific-surfliner-expands-to-three-daily-trips-to-san-luis-obispo/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:47:15 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132294 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Starting next month, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train will make three daily trips to San Luis Obispo. Currently, the Surfliner train makes two daily trips to SLO. Effective May 4, Amtrak is adding an additional daily roundtrip route between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo.  The additional Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo route will […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/amtraks-pacific-surfliner-expands-to-three-daily-trips-to-san-luis-obispo/feed/ 3 132294 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/paso-robles-city-council-to-hear-appeal-to-changes-at-water-park/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/paso-robles-city-council-to-hear-appeal-to-changes-at-water-park/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:45:48 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132288 By KAREN VELIE Plans to add an adult pool to the Ravine Water Park are on hold after a real estate agent appealed the Paso Robles Planning Commission’s approval. City staff is recommending the city council reject the appeal on Tuesday. In 2004, the Paso Robles City Council approved development entitlements for the water park. […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/paso-robles-city-council-to-hear-appeal-to-changes-at-water-park/feed/ 9 132288 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/cal-poly-taps-contractor-to-manage-1-2-billion-modular-housing-project/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/cal-poly-taps-contractor-to-manage-1-2-billion-modular-housing-project/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:33 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132277 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo has selected a construction management firm to oversee a $1.2 billion multi-phase student housing project that is slated to be the nation’s largest modular housing development. University officials awarded the contract to the Boston-based construction company Suffolk, which will lead an effort to add approximately 3,600 […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/cal-poly-taps-contractor-to-manage-1-2-billion-modular-housing-project/feed/ 10 132277 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/grover-beach-motorcycle-officer-injured-in-crash/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/grover-beach-motorcycle-officer-injured-in-crash/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:28:29 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132286 By KAREN VELIE A Grover Beach police officer was injured in a crash at the intersection of Grand Avenue and 4th Street on Monday afternoon, police said. Shortly after 1 p.m., the officer crashed. First responders transported the officer to a local hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries and released. All involved parties […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/grover-beach-motorcycle-officer-injured-in-crash/feed/ 0 132286 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/a-proud-cal-poly-moment/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/a-proud-cal-poly-moment/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:59:47 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132284 OPINION by CAL POLY PRESIDENT JEFFREY ARMSTRONG In my 15 years at Cal Poly, I have had countless moments of pride — but some events stop you in your tracks and remind you, unmistakably, why this university exists. This past week has been one of those times. Cal Poly alumnus Victor Glover (Engineering ’99) is […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/a-proud-cal-poly-moment/feed/ 8 132284 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/woman-killed-in-fatal-crash-north-of-san-luis-obispo-identified/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/woman-killed-in-fatal-crash-north-of-san-luis-obispo-identified/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:44:54 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132281 By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol identified the woman killed in a three-car crash on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo on March 28 as 69-year-old Nancy Louise Cunningham of Stratham, Georgia. Shortly after 9 p.m., the driver of a Toyota Camry was attempting to make a left turn from Higuera Ranch across […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/woman-killed-in-fatal-crash-north-of-san-luis-obispo-identified/feed/ 3 132281 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/slo-county-woman-headed-to-trial-in-election-fraud-case/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/slo-county-woman-headed-to-trial-in-election-fraud-case/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:14:47 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132157 By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman was ordered Thursday to stand trial for allegedly violating multiple election laws when she twice ran for mayor of Arroyo Grande. Following her preliminary hearing in which she represented herself, Gaea Powell said she plans to ask for a public defender. In addition, Powell is considering […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/slo-county-woman-headed-to-trial-in-election-fraud-case/feed/ 5 132157