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.
The Paso Robles school district is considering an increase to developer impact fees as a way of increasing funds for the district. This was presented to the school board in its meeting on Tuesday as an information item; impact fees are levied on new residential projects in the school district, and are used to fund…
In late January, the Morro Bay city council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that prohibits battery energy storage systems within city limits. This ordinance was approved following the fire that broke out in Moss Landing on January 16th, and was made in response to a proposal for a 600-megawatt battery storage system in the city’s…
With tax season still underway, the Better Business Bureau is warning taxpayers of a recent scam aimed at stealing personal information. The BBB says scammers contact a taxpayer via text, email, or social media, claiming they may qualify for a $1,400 stimulus check, and send an accompanying link. The link typically asks the victim for…
A San Luis Obispo man was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly assaulting his ex girlfriend in her apartment. A release by the SLO police department says the incident occurred shortly after 1 am on Monday. The woman says her ex boyfriend, 41-year-old Brian Dill, broke into her apartment in the middle of the night…
PG&E has announced another online webinar and town hall has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. This town hall will include counties across the south bay and central coast, including San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties. PG&E leaders, including regional vice president, Teresa Alvarado, will be present to answer questions…
San Luis Obispo county district three supervisor, Dawn Ortiz-Legg, has recently been appointed by governor Gavin Newsom to serve on the California air resources board. The county’s administrative office released an official statement on the appointment yesterday. The release says Ortiz-Legg has been a long time advocate for clean energy, climate resilience, and air quality…
Similar to its sister cities such as Paso Robles and Morro Bay, Atascadero is now consolidating its Dial-A-Ride services into the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority. Staff reported the city’s services have faced increased cost and decreased usage over the past few years, as well as new requirements for federal and state reports and…
A gag order has been placed on an embezzlement case in San Luis Obispo county by a judge Monday morning. 31-year-old Fallyn Sierra Rollins previously served as treasurer for the San Luis Obispo county probation Peace Officers’ Association, and is being accused of embezzling more than a hundred thousand dollars of the organization’s funds. Earlier…
A grand opening ceremony for the new Sunrise Villas housing development in Paso Robles will take place at the community building, 1600 Fontana road, March 18th at 4 pm. Sunrise Villas is a 69-unit, affordable rental and family housing development, which the city says seek to address the critical need for affordable housing options for…
The California mid-state fair announced that Flo Rida is scheduled to perform as part of the Michelob Ultra concert series Wednesday, July 16th at 7:30 pm. Flo Rida is a hip-hop global sensation, known for high energy performances and infectious beats. He has three number 1 hits and eleven top 10 singles. His hit singles…
