"Last of the California beach towns" has become the unofficial slogan of this often-overlooked Central Coast enclave overlooking Estero Bay, between Cambria and Morro Bay. It's not actually the last, of course, but it has a justifiable claim to being the...

Editor’s Note: As each year winds to a close, The Inquirer and Mirror chooses the top news stories and newsmakers that impacted the lives of those who call Nantucket home, be it year-round or only for a brief time.