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San Luis Obispo County Opening New Communications Center 10.27.2025

The county of San Luis Obispo will be opening its new public safety communications center (PSCC), a state-of-the-art facility jointly operated by the county sheriff’s office and the county fire department. This facility replaces two outdated dispatch facilities in the county, allowing for enhanced emergency response coordination and collaboration across the region. The facility was…

Hate Crime Arrest in San Luis Obispo 10.27.2025

The San Luis Obispo police department arrested a resident late last week after an investigation into a threatening social media post. A release by the department says that on August 28th, they received a notification by the Western State Information Network, a law enforcement entity that provides criminal intelligence to local agencies. The notification detailed…

County of SLO Designated as “Prohousing” by State of California 10.27.2025

The county of San Luis Obispo has been designated by the state of California as “prohousing.” The county says this designation recognizes efforts to enact bold, locally driven policies that accelerate housing production, lower costs, and expand opportunities. This unlocks benefits for jurisdictions, according to the county, including priority and bonus points in state housing,…

Vanessa Rozo Announces Candidacy For San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder 10.24.2025

Vice president and owner of N-Hance Wood Renewal Inc., Vanessa Rozo, has announced her candidacy for the San Luis Obispo county clerk-recorder June 2, 2026 election. Rozo says her campaign is centered on a commitment to “compassionate competence, administrative excellence, and ensuring trust and accessibility for every resident.” Her campaign release says this is a…