https://calcoastnews.com San Luis Obispo County’s on-line independent news source producing in-depth investigative news in the public interest. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:19:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://i0.wp.com/calcoastnews.com/images/2022/10/cropped-largetile.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://calcoastnews.com 32 32 59345941 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/santa-barbara-principal-returns-to-campus-after-rigging-student-election-for-child/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/santa-barbara-principal-returns-to-campus-after-rigging-student-election-for-child/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:19:05 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137214 By JOSH FRIEDMAN The principal of a Santa Barbara elementary school returned to campus last week after admitting to manipulating the school election so that her child would become a student president. [Independent] Arielle Curry is the principal of Washington Elementary, a GATE magnet school in Santa Barbara’s Mesa community. Curry was placed on administrative leave […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/santa-barbara-principal-returns-to-campus-after-rigging-student-election-for-child/feed/ 1 137214 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/bausch-deserves-our-respect-reelection-to-the-paso-robles-city-council/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/bausch-deserves-our-respect-reelection-to-the-paso-robles-city-council/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:37:22 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137210 OPINION by RON CUFF Naval aviators say, “You know you are over the target when you start taking fire.” My first Navy assignment was with an all weather attack squadron, the VA-95 “Green Lizards,” flying the Grumman A-6 “Intruder” aboard the USS Coral Sea. All weather meant… all weather. Therefore, Intruder pilots frequently couldn’t see […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/bausch-deserves-our-respect-reelection-to-the-paso-robles-city-council/feed/ 2 137210 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/gunman-fires-multiple-rounds-into-newsroom-in-bakersfield/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/gunman-fires-multiple-rounds-into-newsroom-in-bakersfield/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:33:18 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137204 By KAREN VELIE Bakersfield police officers are searching for a gunman who fired multiple rounds at a TV newsroom in Bakersfield on both Friday night and Tuesday morning. On Friday night, a dark vehicle pulled in front of the KBAK/KBFX newsroom where the driver sat for several minutes before firing 10 shots into the building. […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/gunman-fires-multiple-rounds-into-newsroom-in-bakersfield/feed/ 2 137204 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/paso-robles-woman-charged-with-animal-cruelty-granted-diversion/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/paso-robles-woman-charged-with-animal-cruelty-granted-diversion/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:45:08 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137180 By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles woman who faced seven felony counts of animal cruelty related to the deaths of 40 cats was granted mental health diversion on Monday, meaning that if she completes her treatment plan the charges will be dropped. Animal control officers rescued six cats living in a filthy apartment amid the […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/paso-robles-woman-charged-with-animal-cruelty-granted-diversion/feed/ 3 137180 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/gunfire-strikes-vehicle-in-santa-maria/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/gunfire-strikes-vehicle-in-santa-maria/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:36:43 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137196 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police are investigating a shooting in Santa Maria Sunday evening in which a bullet or bullets struck a vehicle. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on the 1800 block of South Broadway. Officers subsequently located evidence of the shooting, including a vehicle with bullet holes, according to the Santa […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/gunfire-strikes-vehicle-in-santa-maria/feed/ 3 137196 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/pge-could-cut-power-to-7700-customers-in-slo-county/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/pge-could-cut-power-to-7700-customers-in-slo-county/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:31 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137185 By KAREN VELIE As a safety precaution, PG&E could turn off the power for up to 7,700 customers in San Luis Obispo County early Thursday morning. Electric companies use public safety power shutoffs to prevent wildfires in high risk areas. During dangerous weather, companies may temporarily shut off power to customers to prevent electric systems […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/pge-could-cut-power-to-7700-customers-in-slo-county/feed/ 0 137185 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/san-luis-obispo-county-deals-on-dining-lodging-happy-hours-27/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/san-luis-obispo-county-deals-on-dining-lodging-happy-hours-27/#respond Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:19:15 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137170 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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee off at twilight with this limited time offer! Every day after 12 p.m., play a […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/san-luis-obispo-county-deals-on-dining-lodging-happy-hours-27/feed/ 0 137170 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/gas-prices-falling-in-san-luis-obispo-county-find-lowest-costs-6/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/gas-prices-falling-in-san-luis-obispo-county-find-lowest-costs-6/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:33:29 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137162 By KAREN VELIE With crude oil prices dropping last week, the average price for gas fell six cents to $6.50 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County, according to AAA. Last week, prices dipped from $80 to $90 per barrel of crude oil. At $6.33, the average price for a gallon of gas is currently […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/gas-prices-falling-in-san-luis-obispo-county-find-lowest-costs-6/feed/ 3 137162 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/san-luis-obispo-county-under-coastal-flood-high-surf-advisories/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/san-luis-obispo-county-under-coastal-flood-high-surf-advisories/#respond Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:31:40 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137156 By KAREN VELIE As Tropical Storm Rachel arrives, San Luis Obispo County is under both high surf and coastal flood advisories on Sunday. The storm also has the potential to bring rain, strong winds and cooler temperatures to the Central Coast on Sunday evening and Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The high […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/san-luis-obispo-county-under-coastal-flood-high-surf-advisories/feed/ 0 137156 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/guilty-of-voter-fraud-slo-county-woman-asks-for-an-attorney/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/guilty-of-voter-fraud-slo-county-woman-asks-for-an-attorney/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:42:06 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137125 By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County woman convicted of election fraud is again asking for an attorney, this time for her sentencing hearing and other post trial issues. Gaea Powell’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 19. On Oct. 5, Powell filed a motion to withdraw her request to represent herself. Powell contends it […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/guilty-of-voter-fraud-slo-county-woman-asks-for-an-attorney/feed/ 8 137125 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/hit-and-run-driver-kills-woman-in-santa-barbara-gets-arrested/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/hit-and-run-driver-kills-woman-in-santa-barbara-gets-arrested/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:22:21 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137144 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A hit-and-run driver struck and killed a woman by a Highway 101 on-ramp in Santa Barbara Friday evening, around the same time and place a police officer called off pursing a reckless driver. Eventually, officers located and arrested the hit-and-run suspect. The Santa Barbara police officer had witnessed a reckless driver in […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/hit-and-run-driver-kills-woman-in-santa-barbara-gets-arrested/feed/ 1 137144 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/robber-steals-legos-knives-and-playstation-controller-in-san-luis-obispo/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/robber-steals-legos-knives-and-playstation-controller-in-san-luis-obispo/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:14:32 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137133 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 20-year-old Nipomo man allegedly committed two robberies in San Luis Obispo Friday evening, stealing knives, Legos and a PlayStation controller before getting caught by police. Shortly after 7 p.m., officers responded to the Dick’s Sporting Goods store at 11970 Los Osos Valley Road over a reported armed robbery. Store employees said […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/robber-steals-legos-knives-and-playstation-controller-in-san-luis-obispo/feed/ 6 137133 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/sheriff-issues-scam-warning-after-south-county-residents-lose-thousands-of-dollars/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/sheriff-issues-scam-warning-after-south-county-residents-lose-thousands-of-dollars/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:29:05 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137120 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a pair of cases in which victims lost thousands of dollars to scammers, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam targeting individuals in South County. In both cases, the suspects contacted the victims claiming that a family member had been arrested and that money was […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/sheriff-issues-scam-warning-after-south-county-residents-lose-thousands-of-dollars/feed/ 4 137120 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/santa-maria-police-bust-felon-with-cache-of-firearms/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/santa-maria-police-bust-felon-with-cache-of-firearms/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:55:58 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137117 By KAREN VELIE While conducting a probation compliance check at a felon’s residence, Santa Maria police officers discovered thousands of rounds of ammunition on Thursday afternoon. During a subsequent search, officers seized 11 firearms, including rifles, handguns, revolvers, and shotguns, along with multiple large-capacity magazines. Several firearms had features consistent with assault weapons. On felon […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/santa-maria-police-bust-felon-with-cache-of-firearms/feed/ 11 137117 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/grover-beach-police-holding-dui-checkpoint-saturday-night-2/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/grover-beach-police-holding-dui-checkpoint-saturday-night-2/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:54:21 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=137114 By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint within the city limits on Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. The police department selects the checkpoint location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. Officers check licenses and insurance while looking for signs of impairment. “Impaired drivers put […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/10/grover-beach-police-holding-dui-checkpoint-saturday-night-2/feed/ 3 137114