Karen Velie

California

Co-founder, Bridge Life Master and Investigative Reporter at Cal Coast Times

Investigative reporter, CalCoastNews co-founder, Bridge Life Master

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Power outage impacting 1,279 PG&E customers in SLO County

5 days ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 23, 2025 By KAREN VELIEPower outages from Atascadero through rural Santa Margarita have left 1,279 PG&E customers without power on Monday morning. Shortly before 7 p.m., 245 customers in San Luis Obispo County lost power in southeast Atascadero near Heilmann Park. The cause of the outage remains under investigation.
UCLA Health opening cancer care facility in Atascadero

5 days ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 23, 2025 By KAREN VELIEUCLA Health is opening a cancer care facility in Atascadero in July to treat all types of cancer through multiple therapies. “We offer world-class care to our patients, as well as support for their loved ones, powered by ongoing research, the latest technology and a comprehensive, team-based, whole-person approach,” according to UCLA Health.
More than 3,300 households without power in San Luis Obispo County

6 days ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 22, 2025 By KAREN VELIEMore than 3,300 PG&E customers in San Luis Obispo County are without power on Sunday morning because of 14 separate outages. While the cause of one of the outages is under investigation, 13 of the outages are planned public safety power shutoffs. Because of high winds and dry conditions, PG&E turned the power off for 2,998 customers in northern SLO County on Saturday afternoon to help prevent wildfires. PG&E estimates power will be restored by 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Paso Robles teacher on leave after texting, messaging girls

6 days ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 21, 2025 By KAREN VELIEA Lewis Flamson Junior High School math teacher was placed on administrative leave on May 30 amid allegations he sent inappropriate text and online messages to students. David Hong teaches 7th and 8th grade math. Parents have voiced concerns that he wrote a song about the girls in his class and gave his phone number to students. Hong has worked for the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District for nearly six years. He allegedly had similar issues at a previous job.
Six power outages impacting 2,441San Luis Obispo County PG&E customers

1 week ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 21, 2025 By KAREN VELIEMore than 2,400 PG&E customers are without power on Saturday morning because of six outages in San Luis Obispo County. Three of the outages are unplanned and three are planned public safety power shutoffs. On Thursday, because of high winds and dry conditions, PG&E turned the power off for 557 customers in the San Miguel area to help prevent a wildfire through Saturday. There are plans to increase the number of planned shutoffs to last through Sunday.
San Luis Obispo County deputies arrest felon with cache of guns

1 week ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 21, 2025 By KAREN VELIEA 42-year-old convicted felon is facing criminal charges after San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies found a cache of guns at his Nipomo home. After conducting an investigation into Robert Ramirez, deputies served a search warrant at the Nipomo man’s home located on the 200 block of Chaparral Lane on June 12. Deputies found six firearms, including two stolen guns.
Felon arrested with drugs and weapons in Grover Beach

1 week ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 20, 2025 By KAREN VELIEA 44-year-old man is in jail after he attempted to speed through Grover Beach with drugs and weapons in his car despite not having a valid drivers license. On June 17, a patrol officer spotted a vehicle speeding near the intersection of Grand Avenue and Highway 1. During the traffic stop, the officer discovered the out-of-town driver was on probation, had a suspended license, and a felony extraditable warrant out of Sacramento County.
One person killed in crash near Vina Robles in Paso Robles

1 week ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 20, 2025 By KAREN VELIEOne person was killed in a two-car crash on Highway 46 near Vina Robles in Paso Robles on Wednesday. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a caller reported the crash at the intersection of Mill Road and Highway 46. Emergency crews extracted two people from one of the vehicles who were then transported to a local hospital. The driver later died from his injuries. His name is not being released pending notification of his next of kin.
PG&E power shutoffs in San Miguel, outages planned through Saturday

1 week ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 19, 2025 By KAREN VELIEDue to high winds and dry conditions, PG&E turned the power off for 557 customers in the San Miguel area to help prevent a wildfire. Once weather has improved, PG&E will begin inspecting power lines and equipment for possible damage. When it is safe, power will be restored. Power was turned off from 1:58 p.m. through 2:13 p.m. It is anticipated the power will be restored by 3 p.m. on Saturday.
PG&E shuts off power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles

1 week ago | calcoastnews.com | Karen Velie

June 19, 2025 By KAREN VELIEAs a safety precaution, PG&E turned off the power for 1,719 customers in Paso Robles at 9 a.m. on Friday. The power was then restored approximately an hour later. Because of high temperatures, low humidity levels and extreme dryness, PG&E planed to turn of the power for North San Luis Obispo County customers from Friday through Saturday. However, times may change due to the weather.