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Are you a Central Coast Tourist? Whether you're perusing Paso Robles, sightseeing Santa Cruz, viewing Ventura or sunning in Santa Barbara, you'll find lots of information on the Central Coast here. Special events, places to see, and things to do on the Central Coast of California from the hush of the San Antonio Mission to the car show of Morro Bay.

map of california counties with central coastJust moving in? We have information on schools, who to call for utilities,the politicians to complain to and some basic demographics on area towns.

This site has lots of photos of the Central Coast. If you don't know what camp site you want at Lopez Lake, just look at the area map, click on a camp site, and you'll see a sample photo of the site. Or take a walking tour of the Santa Barbara Mission.

Wondering about special events on the Central Coast? We have a great event calendar that covers all 5 counties with listings from college sports to theatre.

Something you'd like to see here? Have you had a special experience in Paso Robles or Morro Bay you'd like to share? Just stop by the message boards and add your comments .

I enjoy hearing from everyone. Notifying me of your special events is an extra help.

Have fun on the Central Coast of California and thanks for stopping by!
-Don-

Friday, July 04, 2008

Calendar Highlights

July:


3rd week
Hug Week (July 15th - 21st)

 1 Canada Day
 4 American Independance Day
 7 Chocolate Day
14 Bastille Day
17 Ice Cream Day
20 Moon Day
24 Parents' Day




More


Central Coast Poll of the Month

How was your summer?
Great. I had such a great time I needed Fall to recover.
Terrible. Can we do it again?
There was a summer? Dang, missed another one.
Results


Central Coast News & Features

 

The Interactive Event Calendar is bigger and better than ever. Easier to see and read. Have your own calendar event? You can enter your event here. Or email us.

Blog Space. We now have both a travel blog and a blog by Auntie M on weddings. And don't forget our Political Blogs, Dons Blog of California Politics and nationally a different view of politics.

Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada. Relinked by request.more..

 

Central Coast Weather Alerts

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California - Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for California Issued by the National Weather Service
  Air Quality Alert - Mendocino Coast (California)
Air Quality Alert Issued At: 2008-07-03T20:53:00 Expired At: 2008-07-04T21:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Eureka/
  Air Quality Alert - Upper Trinity River (California)
Air Quality Alert Issued At: 2008-07-03T20:53:00 Expired At: 2008-07-04T21:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Eureka/
  Special Weather Statement - Shasta Lake Area, Northern Shas (California)
Special Weather Statement Issued At: 2008-07-04T13:46:00 Expired At: 2008-07-04T23:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Sacramento/
  Special Weather Statement - Burney Basin, Eastern Shasta Co (California)
Special Weather Statement Issued At: 2008-07-04T13:46:00 Expired At: 2008-07-04T23:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Sacramento/
  Special Weather Statement - Northern Sacramento Valley (California)
Special Weather Statement Issued At: 2008-07-04T13:46:00 Expired At: 2008-07-04T23:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Sacramento/
  Special Weather Statement - Central Sacramento Valley (California)
Special Weather Statement Issued At: 2008-07-04T13:46:00 Expired At: 2008-07-04T23:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Sacramento/
  Special Weather Statement - Southern Sacramento Valley (California)
Special Weather Statement Issued At: 2008-07-04T13:46:00 Expired At: 2008-07-04T23:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Sacramento/
  Special Weather Statement - Carquinez Strait, Delta (California)
Special Weather Statement Issued At: 2008-07-04T13:46:00 Expired At: 2008-07-04T23:00:00 Issuing Weather Forecast Office Homepage: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/Sacramento/
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National News



Local News from the Mercury News
  Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:27:05 -0600   Cops ready to cite fireworks revelers
As blazes in Big Sur cast a menacing red glare, some Northern California cities are stepping up their safety precautions in anticipation of Fourth of July fireworks.
  Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:12:22 -0600   Day of deliverance for Iraqi translator, now in San Jose
In his native Iraq, Haitham Jasim risked his life alongside U.S. Marines who hired him as a translator during deadly counterinsurgency missions. Fellow Iraqis put a $20,000 bounty on his head.
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Yahoo! News: Top Stories
 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:35:53 GMT Wildfire chases July 4th visitors from Big Sur (AP)

A helicopter drops water on a brush fire in the San Bernardino National Forest near Yucaipa, Calif. on Thursday, July 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)AP - Independence Day is normally a booming time for tourism here, with visitors settling into cliffside vacation homes or trekking out to campgrounds nestled among the redwoods. But this year, the only out-of-towners in Big Sur are firefighters working around the clock to save the storied community from flames.


 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:59:53 GMT Bush to address new citizens on 4th of July (AP)

President Bush salutes as he walks off of Marine One, Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at the White House after returning from a groundbreaking ceremony at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP - President Bush will spend some time this July 4th at the home of the man who virtually wrote the Declaration of Independence. Bush plans to visit Thomas Jefferson's hilltop home, Monticello, in Charlottesville, Va. He'll taking part in Monticello's annual naturalization ceremony, addressing 76 new American citizens.


 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:11:05 GMT Gas prices hit another high for holiday weekend (AP)

A sign displaying gas prices is seen in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 3, 2008.  Fewer Californians are expected to travel during this year's Independence Day weekend because of record-high gas prices and high airfares, according to an AAA travel survey.  (AP Photo/ Matt Sayles)AP - Fireworks aren't the only thing skyrocketing on this Fourth of July. The price of gas has hit another all-time high.


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Earthquake News
USGS M5+ Earthquakes
 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:55:05 GMT M 5.0, Laptev Sea
July 04, 2008 04:55:05 GMT
 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:10:03 GMT M 5.0, northeastern Iran
July 03, 2008 23:10:03 GMT
 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:34:55 GMT M 5.8, Trinidad region, Trinidad and Tobago
July 03, 2008 06:34:55 GMT
 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:02:36 GMT M 6.2, south of the Fiji Islands
July 03, 2008 03:02:36 GMT
 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:54:41 GMT M 5.6, east of the South Sandwich Islands
July 01, 2008 01:54:41 GMT
 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:17:29 GMT M 5.5, central Peru
July 01, 2008 00:17:29 GMT
 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:17:43 GMT M 7.0, South Sandwich Islands region
June 30, 2008 06:17:43 GMT
 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:05:59 GMT M 5.0, West Chile Rise
June 30, 2008 04:05:59 GMT
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