https://calcoastnews.com San Luis Obispo County’s on-line independent news source producing in-depth investigative news in the public interest. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:41:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 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/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-county-deputies-arrest-10-suspected-drug-dealers/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-county-deputies-arrest-10-suspected-drug-dealers/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:41:32 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136354 By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 10 people on Thursday and Friday following a lengthy investigation into the Nipomo 13 criminal street gang. The investigation focused on the sale of controlled substances in SLO County. The investigation uncovered a conspiracy to sell controlled substances from two businesses, Munchiez 805 restaurant […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-county-deputies-arrest-10-suspected-drug-dealers/feed/ 0 136354 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/santa-maria-courthouse-bomber-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/santa-maria-courthouse-bomber-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:52:06 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136349 By KAREN VELIE The 22-year-old man who set off a bomb injuring five people at the Santa Maria Courthouse in 2024 pleaded guilty to two federal charges this week. As part of a plea agreement, Nathaniel James McGuire agreed to plead guilty to using a weapon of mass destruction and for maliciously damaging a building […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/santa-maria-courthouse-bomber-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges/feed/ 0 136349 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-police-arrest-arson-suspect/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-police-arrest-arson-suspect/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:14:51 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136340 By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a 38-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly setting a fire that burned five vehicles on city owned property near the Bob Jones Trail on Sept. 8. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a caller reported a fire burning off the Bob Jones Bike Trail near the […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-police-arrest-arson-suspect/feed/ 1 136340 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/judge-dismisses-alleged-fraudsters-lawsuit-against-slo-county-clerk/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/judge-dismisses-alleged-fraudsters-lawsuit-against-slo-county-clerk/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:14 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136326 By KAREN VELIE A federal judge dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the San Luis Obispo County woman facing felony election fraud charges because the complaint did not contain specific allegations and did not identify which civil rights were violated. While battling eight felony and one misdemeanor charge, Gaea Powell filed four lawsuits against […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/judge-dismisses-alleged-fraudsters-lawsuit-against-slo-county-clerk/feed/ 0 136326 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/arson-suspected-in-san-luis-obispo-fire-that-burned-vehicles/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/arson-suspected-in-san-luis-obispo-fire-that-burned-vehicles/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:35:16 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136320 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities are investigating a fire that burned at least five vehicles at the San Luis Obispo water treatment plant on Tuesday as possible arson. Multiple homeless people have encampments in the area, and one homeless man was seen standing and watching as firefighters responded to the blaze. The man remained by the […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/arson-suspected-in-san-luis-obispo-fire-that-burned-vehicles/feed/ 4 136320 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/woman-killed-in-crash-near-atascadero/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/woman-killed-in-crash-near-atascadero/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:41:03 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136316 By KAREN VELIE A 42-year-old woman was killed in a single car crash on Highway 41 near Atascadero on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 10 p.m., Jenny Ritter of Ceres was headed southbound on Highway 41 near Rocky Canyon Road when the Mercedes she was driving drifted across the highway, down a dirt embankment and into […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/woman-killed-in-crash-near-atascadero/feed/ 0 136316 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/grover-beach-police-searching-for-e-bike-thief/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/grover-beach-police-searching-for-e-bike-thief/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:59:39 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136305 By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Grover Beach Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a man who was allegedly caught on surveillance video stealing an electric bicycle. Police are circulating footage of the suspect walking up to the e-bike, removing the lock and walking off with the bicycle. The e-bike had been secured properly, […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/grover-beach-police-searching-for-e-bike-thief/feed/ 5 136305 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/santa-maria-police-arrest-alleged-serial-burgar/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/santa-maria-police-arrest-alleged-serial-burgar/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:54:51 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136302 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers on Tuesday arrested a man who allegedly stole $10,000 to $15,000 worth of property during a string of recent burglaries. Francisco Jacob Campos, a 40-year-old Santa Maria resident, allegedly committed multiple recent burglaries in the 600 block of North Broadway, where the property had been stolen. Officers located […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/santa-maria-police-arrest-alleged-serial-burgar/feed/ 2 136302 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/vehicles-burning-at-san-luis-obispo-water-treatment-plant/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/vehicles-burning-at-san-luis-obispo-water-treatment-plant/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:48:34 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136297 By KAREN VELIE Two vehicles are burning in a fire on Tuesday afternoon at the San Luis Obispo water treatment plant, in an area used for storage. Shortly after 4:30 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning off the Bob Jones Trail near the intersection of Los Osos Valley Road and Highway 101. Firefighters contained […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/vehicles-burning-at-san-luis-obispo-water-treatment-plant/feed/ 5 136297 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/emergency-landing-at-paso-robles-airport-minor-injuries/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/emergency-landing-at-paso-robles-airport-minor-injuries/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:01:05 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136293 By KAREN VELIE Experiencing a landing gear malfunction, the pilot of a small, single-engine plane landed the Cesna 152 on its belly Monday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., the emergency landing left one person suffering from minor injuries. The pilot and passenger were able to safely exit the plane. Airport staff closed the runway for […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/emergency-landing-at-paso-robles-airport-minor-injuries/feed/ 3 136293 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/swimming-at-santa-margarita-lake-likely-next-year/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/swimming-at-santa-margarita-lake-likely-next-year/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:58:28 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136290 By KAREN VELIE Because of a new state law, swimming and other forms of body-contact recreation are likely to be permitted at  Santa Margarita Lake in mid-2027. San Luis Obispo County staff is working to address health, safety and operational requirements needed for the change. On Aug. 31, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1253, […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/swimming-at-santa-margarita-lake-likely-next-year/feed/ 2 136290 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/man-allegedly-tries-to-set-girlfriend-on-fire-near-homeless-camp/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/man-allegedly-tries-to-set-girlfriend-on-fire-near-homeless-camp/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:18:23 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136279 By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies on Friday morning arrested a man who allegedly tried to set his girlfriend on fire near a homeless encampment in the Montecito area. On Thursday, shortly after 8:15 p.m., deputies responded to the area near Highway 101 and the Sheffield Drive onramp after a 911 caller reported […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/man-allegedly-tries-to-set-girlfriend-on-fire-near-homeless-camp/feed/ 9 136279 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-county-deals-on-dining-lodging-happy-hours-25/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-county-deals-on-dining-lodging-happy-hours-25/#respond Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:22:57 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136283 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 Locals have been coming to SeaVenture Hotel for decades! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-county-deals-on-dining-lodging-happy-hours-25/feed/ 0 136283 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-girl-who-was-impregnated-by-her-father/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-girl-who-was-impregnated-by-her-father/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:49:50 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136275 By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday that an Amber Alert has been issued for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega, the girl whose father is accused of impregnating her and hiding her from authorities. Investigators are searching for Ortega, as well her father, Sergio Galvez Perez, 38. Perez allegedly raped and impregnated […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-girl-who-was-impregnated-by-her-father/feed/ 3 136275 https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/judge-orders-ventana-grill-in-pismo-beach-closed-amid-safety-concerns/ https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/judge-orders-ventana-grill-in-pismo-beach-closed-amid-safety-concerns/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:33:07 +0000 https://calcoastnews.com/?p=136261 By KAREN VELIE With concerns that Ventana Grill in Pismo Beach could fall into the ocean, on Aug. 27 a judge ordered the restaurant to shut down. The closure of the popular event center has left many brides and event hosts scrambling for new venues. Management at Custom House’s Ventana Grill has painted the issue […]]]> https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/judge-orders-ventana-grill-in-pismo-beach-closed-amid-safety-concerns/feed/ 8 136261