Local news in San Luis Obispo County including San Miguel, Paso Robles, Shandon, Templeton, Atascadero, Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo, Avila Beach, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria, and other cities along the Central Coast of California.
Phase 2 of the Creston road construction project will begin today, from Niblick road to just past Orchard drive. Improvements include roadway rehabilitation and paving, utility upgrades, new sidewalks and ADA improvements, and a roundabout at Rolling Hills. To expedite the roundabout, public works says rolling hills road will be closed to through traffic from…
The California mid-state fair starts this week on July 15th, and will run through July 26th. At 8:30 am on Wednesday will be the 4H, FFA, and open youth horse show, followed by the dairy goat showmanship and poultry show. Opening ceremonies for the fair start at 3:45 pm, and the fair & its exhibits…
News Release – JuLy 10th -Fireworks Taskforce Cal Fire San Luis Obispo has released the results of its fourth of July operational and enforcement efforts for the holiday. All fireworks enforcement actions reported by Cal Fire were conducted by Cal Fire law enforcement offices, assigned to the Cal Fire San Luis Obispo unit prevention bureau.…
North County Dance Foundation will be holding auditions for its 30th anniversary production of the Nutcracker in August. “Since its debut in 1996, The Nutcracker… has become one of Paso Robles’ most cherished holiday traditions.” Auditions are open to dancers ages 6 and older, welcoming both adults and children. Auditions will be held Saturday, August…
The Atascadero city council’s next meeting is tomorrow at 6 pm. On tomorrow’s consent agenda is a confirmation for appointing the city’s next fire chief, announced last week to be David Van Son. On council’s public hearings is a resolution to remove one hazardous oak tree at 5905 East Mall, at the Atascadero senior center.…
Caltrans announced there will be full overnight ramp closures throughout San Luis Obispo county, beginning Monday, July 13th. Closures will take place at different ramps along highway 1 and the 101 from 7:30 pm to 7 am. Locations include Cayucos drive north and southbound off-ramps, off-ramps to highway 41 along highway 1, Morro Bay blvd.…
San Luis Obispo police arrested a suspected DUI driver after responding to a head-on collision in the city Wednesday night. The incident occurred at about 10:45 pm, at the intersection of Carmel street and Marsh street in San Luis Obispo. Police say the driver of a ford pickup was driving the wrong way on Marsh…
The city of Atascadero has appointed a new fire chief. Current chief Casey Bryson will retire in September, after more than 26 years of dedicated service to Atascadero, and serving as fire chief since 2017. An internal recruitment process was conducted to identify the department’s next leader. Battalion chief David J. Van Son has been…
The Cambria Community Services District met on Thursday to discuss closing a funding gap for the skate park project. The project has gone through five years of discussion, but just as it seemed to cross the finish line, the district was short funds. The CSD voted to receive bids in April 2026, and received two…
The California mid-state fair will be holding three special admission days this year through discounted admission, and free non-profit expos. The days are Seniors Day, July 17th, Kids Day, July 24th, and Armed Forces Day, July 25th. On Seniors Day, guests 62 years and older receive half-off single day admission. Guests can also connect with…
