PG&E Says Thousands of Eligible Low-Income Assistance Customers Are Not Enrolled 03.19.2026

PG&E says thousands of central coast residents qualify for their low-income assistance programs, but are not enrolled. The programs include California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE), and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA). Care provides eligible customers with a monthly discount of 20% or more on gas and electricity bills, and FERA provides a monthly discount…

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County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of an Asphalt Paving Scam 03.19.2026

The county sheriff’s office is warning residents of a recent increase in asphalt paving scams reported. The sheriff’s office says they received calls regarding these scams in Huasna Township in January, and again last week in Nipomo. “These incidents involve individuals posing as contractors who approach homeowners offering discounted driveway paving services,” the sheriff’s office…

SLO County Cattlemen’s Association Withdraws Support For District 2 Supervisor 03.18.2026

The San Luis Obispo county Cattlemen’s Association has withdrawn its support for a district 2 supervisor candidate. The Cattlemen’s Association previously donated $2,500 to Jim Dantona’s campaign in October. The donation, however, was not approved by the association’s political action committee. The association decided to withdraw its endorsement of Dantona when they discussed a video…