https://calcoastnews.com San Luis Obispo County’s on-line independent news source producing in-depth investigative news in the public interest. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:36:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://calcoastnews.com/images/2022/10/cropped-largetile-32x32.jpg https://calcoastnews.com 32 32 59345941 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/more-woke-rights-ukraine-myths/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/more-woke-rights-ukraine-myths/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:36:53 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134209 Editor’s note: this is part two about myths regarding the Ukrainian people. Read part one here. OPINION by DAVID DURINGER While Breitbart is more balanced than most conservative blogs, even Breitbart spreads false putlerprop at times. Here is an example where Breitbart spreads the absolute falsity that Zelensky stated in his Christmas message that Ukrainians […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/more-woke-rights-ukraine-myths/feed/ 0 134209 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/san-luis-obispo-county-deals-on-dining-lodging-happy-hours-19/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/san-luis-obispo-county-deals-on-dining-lodging-happy-hours-19/#respond Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:44:08 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134207 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer days are blazing, cool off together and soak up the fresh ocean air of Pismo […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/san-luis-obispo-county-deals-on-dining-lodging-happy-hours-19/feed/ 0 134207 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/attempt-to-ban-sexually-explicit-book-from-arroyo-grande-nipomo-schools-fails/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/attempt-to-ban-sexually-explicit-book-from-arroyo-grande-nipomo-schools-fails/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:32:19 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134180 By KAREN VELIE An attempt to have a sexually explicit book pulled from the shelves of high schools in Arroyo Grande and Nipomo failed 5-2 on Tuesday, during a special meeting of the Lucia Mar Unified School District Board of Trustees. Published in 1970, “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison is one of the most […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/attempt-to-ban-sexually-explicit-book-from-arroyo-grande-nipomo-schools-fails/feed/ 4 134180 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/gas-prices-down-in-san-luis-obispo-county-find-lowest-costs/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/gas-prices-down-in-san-luis-obispo-county-find-lowest-costs/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:33:49 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134170 By KAREN VELIE For the fourth week in a row, gas prices are falling in the United States. Even with continued uncertainty over travel through the Strait of Hormuz, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 14 cents last week to $5.95 a gallon, according to AAA. In […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/gas-prices-down-in-san-luis-obispo-county-find-lowest-costs/feed/ 1 134170 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/crews-battling-wildfire-in-rural-san-luis-obispo-county/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/crews-battling-wildfire-in-rural-san-luis-obispo-county/#respond Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:21:57 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134165 By KAREN VELIE Firefighters are battling a wildfire off Highway 58 in rural San Luis Obispo County on Saturday afternoon. The fire has scorched 200 acres with potential to damage a substation, accord to scanner traffic. The Gypsum Trail Substation is primarily known as a key connection and infrastructure point for the California Flats Solar […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/crews-battling-wildfire-in-rural-san-luis-obispo-county/feed/ 0 134165 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/priest-accused-of-abusing-children-in-san-luis-obispo-county-to-face-trial/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/priest-accused-of-abusing-children-in-san-luis-obispo-county-to-face-trial/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:20:54 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134158 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge ruled on Friday that there is sufficient evidence for a former Catholic priest to stand trial on 24 felony counts involving the molestation of four children. Last June, SLO County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Theodore Edward Gabrielli, 62, in Los Osos. Recently, during a four-day preliminary hearing, […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/priest-accused-of-abusing-children-in-san-luis-obispo-county-to-face-trial/feed/ 5 134158 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/arroyo-grande-mayor-caren-ray-russom-will-not-run-for-reelection/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/arroyo-grande-mayor-caren-ray-russom-will-not-run-for-reelection/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:15:28 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134161 By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom announced she will not run for office after more than 21 years of service. Ray Russom first served on the planning commission and then the city council. In 2018, she was elected mayor. She is proud of the major accomplishments made under her watch, including improving […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/arroyo-grande-mayor-caren-ray-russom-will-not-run-for-reelection/feed/ 1 134161 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/alleged-serial-burglar-arrested-for-second-time-in-two-weeks/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/alleged-serial-burglar-arrested-for-second-time-in-two-weeks/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:54:21 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134150 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc man arrested twice in the last two weeks has been identified as a serial burglar who allegedly stole property from several businesses around San Luis Obispo County over the last couple months. Ryan Michael Coats, 27, is accused of committing recent burglaries in Cambria, Cayucos, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/alleged-serial-burglar-arrested-for-second-time-in-two-weeks/feed/ 6 134150 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/homeless-men-arrested-for-burglarizing-san-luis-obispo-homes/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/homeless-men-arrested-for-burglarizing-san-luis-obispo-homes/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:18:40 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134141 By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police on Sunday arrested a homeless man who allegedly burglarized an apartment, then went to sleep inside a nearby garage. Then on Thursday, police arrested a homeless man who broke into the Jack House in San Luis Obispo and fell through the ceiling as officers were searching for him. […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/homeless-men-arrested-for-burglarizing-san-luis-obispo-homes/feed/ 4 134141 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/san-luis-obispo-domestic-violence-suspect-arrested-after-standoff/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/san-luis-obispo-domestic-violence-suspect-arrested-after-standoff/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:12:54 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134116 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police arrested a domestic violence suspect following a standoff at a home in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday. At about 11 a.m., a concerned citizen reported a domestic violence incident that had occurred at a residence in the 300 block of South Street. Investigating officers located the female victim and determined that […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/san-luis-obispo-domestic-violence-suspect-arrested-after-standoff/feed/ 1 134116 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/car-bursts-in-flames-in-front-of-pac-at-cal-poly/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/car-bursts-in-flames-in-front-of-pac-at-cal-poly/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:02:05 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134131 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A car fire scorched a sedan in front of the Performing Arts Center on the Cal Poly campus Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters arrived at the scene of the burning car and quickly brought the blaze under control. No one suffered injuries as a result of the blaze, according to the San Luis Obispo […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/car-bursts-in-flames-in-front-of-pac-at-cal-poly/feed/ 11 134131 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/santa-maria-police-searching-for-missing-teen-2/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/santa-maria-police-searching-for-missing-teen-2/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:57:36 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134119 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police are asking the public for help with locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Zoey Jade Navarro has been missing since 11:30 a.m. Sunday. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, black sandals and a black hoodie with “Las Vegas” written on it, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. Police […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/santa-maria-police-searching-for-missing-teen-2/feed/ 0 134119 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/san-luis-obispo-police-conducting-dui-checkpoint-friday-night/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/san-luis-obispo-police-conducting-dui-checkpoint-friday-night/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:44:12 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134122 By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint within the city limits on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The 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/2026/06/san-luis-obispo-police-conducting-dui-checkpoint-friday-night/feed/ 0 134122 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/grover-beach-police-holding-dui-checkpoint-saturday-night/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/grover-beach-police-holding-dui-checkpoint-saturday-night/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:33:50 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134125 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Grover Beach police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint within the city limits on Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 2 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/2026/06/grover-beach-police-holding-dui-checkpoint-saturday-night/feed/ 0 134125 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/gibson-spreads-misinformation-slo-county-denies-district-attorney-funding/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/gibson-spreads-misinformation-slo-county-denies-district-attorney-funding/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:35:06 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=134059 By KAREN VELIE Following conflicting arguments during a contentious budget hearing on Tuesday, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors rejected a funding request from the district attorney’s office by a 3-2 vote with supervisors John Peschong and Heather Moreno dissenting. CalCoastNews investigated multiple arguments made during the hearing, including Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s false […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/06/gibson-spreads-misinformation-slo-county-denies-district-attorney-funding/feed/ 17 134059