Tears, hugs and memories flowed into every corner of Cambria Monday as grieving families, students and community members dealt with the loss of Nikolas “Nik” Kwasny and Darac Goodwin, two young men who died in an early-morning traffic collision Sunday.

The economic turmoil of 2008 is far from over, but for many business owners, the new year offers a chance for a fresh start.

The accolades continue to pour in for wide receiver Ramses Barden.

An announcement on the next head Cal Poly football coach could come as early as Wednesday now that interviews have carried over into the early part of this week.

On Saturday, the San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society is starting a free three-session class dubbed “Learn to Grow Your Family Tree,” which will show beginners how to use the Internet to gather genealogical information.

Two noted North Coast brand names have strengthened ties to each other. Linn’s restaurant in Cambria has announced that the only beef it will serve will be from the Hearst Ranch in San Simeon.