https://calcoastnews.com San Luis Obispo County’s on-line independent news source producing in-depth investigative news in the public interest. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:04:58 +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/santa-maria-man-arrested-over-domestic-violence-and-stolen-gun/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/santa-maria-man-arrested-over-domestic-violence-and-stolen-gun/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:04:58 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132841 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a wanted man Monday morning, which led to the recovery of a stolen gun. Shortly before 11 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of South McClelland Street in connection with an ongoing domestic violence investigation, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. During […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/santa-maria-man-arrested-over-domestic-violence-and-stolen-gun/feed/ 1 132841 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/trump-administration-ends-wind-energy-lease-off-coast-of-morro-bay/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/trump-administration-ends-wind-energy-lease-off-coast-of-morro-bay/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:47:56 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132830 By KAREN VELIE The Trump administration on Monday announced that it made deals to end two more offshore wind leases: Golden State Wind off the coast of Morro Bay in California and Blue Point Wind off the coast of New Jersey. Both projects are owned by Ocean Winds. The announcement comes 27 days after San […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/trump-administration-ends-wind-energy-lease-off-coast-of-morro-bay/feed/ 2 132830 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/take-a-look-at-san-luis-obispo-county-rainfall-totals-reservoir-levels-2/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/take-a-look-at-san-luis-obispo-county-rainfall-totals-reservoir-levels-2/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:02:24 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132820 By KAREN VELIE With multiple storms hitting San Luis Obispo County this April, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county, according to the SLO County website. All areas of the county have exceeded yearly average rainfall amounts. State and local reservoir levels remain healthy. Climate scientists track rain from July […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/take-a-look-at-san-luis-obispo-county-rainfall-totals-reservoir-levels-2/feed/ 1 132820 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/california-coastal-commission-overstepped-its-authority-in-los-osos/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/california-coastal-commission-overstepped-its-authority-in-los-osos/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:34:16 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132791 By KAREN VELIE The California Supreme Court ruled this week that the Coastal Commission overstepped its authority when it blocked a developer from building already permitted homes in Los Osos in what some are calling a landmark case. “Today’s decision is a win for every property owner along California’s coast,” said Jeremy Talcott, an attorney […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/california-coastal-commission-overstepped-its-authority-in-los-osos/feed/ 7 132791 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/find-deals-in-slo-county-on-happy-hours-lodging-dining-8/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/find-deals-in-slo-county-on-happy-hours-lodging-dining-8/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:50:17 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132815 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/2026/04/find-deals-in-slo-county-on-happy-hours-lodging-dining-8/feed/ 0 132815 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/santa-maria-police-detain-drinkers-arrest-suspect-for-firearm-violation/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/santa-maria-police-detain-drinkers-arrest-suspect-for-firearm-violation/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:07:11 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132803 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a suspect who allegedly tried to discard a ghost gun that he was carrying on Friday night. Shortly after 11 p.m., Gang Suppression Team officers arrived in the area of Grogan Park following reports of a group drinking in public. Officers contacted about 10 people at Rancho […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/santa-maria-police-detain-drinkers-arrest-suspect-for-firearm-violation/feed/ 9 132803 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/gas-prices-jump-in-san-luis-obispo-county-find-lowest-costs/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/gas-prices-jump-in-san-luis-obispo-county-find-lowest-costs/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:01:50 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132795 By KAREN VELIE Amid instability in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County jumped 11 cents last week to $6.08 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas increased 10 cents to $5.93 last week. Nationally, gas prices rose […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/gas-prices-jump-in-san-luis-obispo-county-find-lowest-costs/feed/ 1 132795 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/pismo-beach-councilman-scott-newton-announces-run-for-mayor-seat/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/pismo-beach-councilman-scott-newton-announces-run-for-mayor-seat/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:33:40 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132764 By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach City Councilman Scott Newton announced he plans to run for the mayor seat currently held by Ed Waage, who is not running for reelection. Newton has served on the council for more than five years. He voted no on the last water/sewer rate increase, last trash rate increase, and the […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/pismo-beach-councilman-scott-newton-announces-run-for-mayor-seat/feed/ 1 132764 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/santa-maria-officers-arrest-teen-with-a-loaded-gun/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/santa-maria-officers-arrest-teen-with-a-loaded-gun/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:09:50 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132780 By KAREN VELIE As part of its proactive enforcement opperation, Santa Maria police detectives arrested a 16-year-old with a loaded weapon on Thursday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., officers patrolling the 400 block of W. Stowell observed a subject flee on foot. While running from officers, the teen threw a black bag over a fence […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/santa-maria-officers-arrest-teen-with-a-loaded-gun/feed/ 6 132780 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/pismo-beach-mayor-ed-waage-announced-he-will-not-seek-reelection/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/pismo-beach-mayor-ed-waage-announced-he-will-not-seek-reelection/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:44:51 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132774 By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage announced he will not seek reelection in November after 18 years of service to the  city. Waage spent eight years as a councilman and ten years as the city’s mayor. I have achieved my main objectives,” Waage said. “I feel like the city is in great shape.” […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/pismo-beach-mayor-ed-waage-announced-he-will-not-seek-reelection/feed/ 3 132774 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/battery-fire-in-san-luis-obispo-injures-one-person/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/battery-fire-in-san-luis-obispo-injures-one-person/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:47:42 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132765 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A battery fire in the detached garage of a San Luis Obispo home left one person hospitalized on Friday. Shortly before 10 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning in the 400 block of Luneta Drive, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene and found smoke coming from the detached […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/battery-fire-in-san-luis-obispo-injures-one-person/feed/ 0 132765 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/paso-robles-woman-loses-more-than-10000-to-scammer-but-gets-the-money-back/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/paso-robles-woman-loses-more-than-10000-to-scammer-but-gets-the-money-back/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:31:34 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132760 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Paso Robles woman lost more than $10,000 as a result of a phone scam that involved using the Uber app to transfer cash. However, Paso Robles police quickly recovered the money and returned it to the victim. On Wednesday, the scammer called the resident claiming to be a deputy district attorney. […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/paso-robles-woman-loses-more-than-10000-to-scammer-but-gets-the-money-back/feed/ 1 132760 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/show-up-pay-attention-run-for-office/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/show-up-pay-attention-run-for-office/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:46:50 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132757 OPINION by DORIAN BAKER Healthy communities depend on citizens who are willing to show up, pay attention, and take responsibility for local leadership. Right now, we are facing a shortage of willing candidates for school board and city council positions in our North San Luis Obispo County communities. These roles matter. Decisions made at the […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/show-up-pay-attention-run-for-office/feed/ 2 132757 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/san-luis-obispo-county-places-political-action-committee-on-notice/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/san-luis-obispo-county-places-political-action-committee-on-notice/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:39:20 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132752 By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow on Wednesday put the treasure of a political action committee that supports the reelection of Supervisor Jimmy Paulding on notice regarding serious concerns over their compliance with election laws. The South County Coalition was formed on March 26 by its treasurer Dorothy Hines, a […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/san-luis-obispo-county-places-political-action-committee-on-notice/feed/ 19 132752 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/lompoc-man-who-lit-his-father-on-fire-convicted-of-murder-ruled-sane/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/lompoc-man-who-lit-his-father-on-fire-convicted-of-murder-ruled-sane/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:53:41 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=132749 By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc man who set his father on fire is facing life in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder and found that he was legally sane at the time of the crime. The Santa Barbara County jury also found true a special circumstance of torture. As a result of […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/04/lompoc-man-who-lit-his-father-on-fire-convicted-of-murder-ruled-sane/feed/ 0 132749