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.
CHP has also announced several new traffic related laws going into effect for California starting January 1, 2026. AB 544 mandates that all electric bicycles must have a red reflector or a solid or flashing red light on the rear during all hours of operation, not just during darkness. AB 382 allows local authorities to…
Following the recent storms on Christmas, and the upcoming rainy forecast for this week, remember to avoid contact with ocean water during and after rainstorms. This advice comes from the county public health department, advising to avoid contact for at least three days following significant rainstorms. Rainstorm runoff can carry high levels of disease-causing organisms…
The Paso Robles police department is recognizing a community member for “demonstrating outstanding integrity and honesty.” The department posted this recognition four days ago, saying that the citizen found a significant amount of lost money and promptly returned it to the police department. The rightful owner of the money was successfully identified, and the money…
The county board of supervisors will be holding a hearing during its regular meeting on January 27, 2026 regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to individuals. The notice for this public forum mentions the Truth Act, a 2016 California law regarding federal immigration policy enforcement. The law requires a local law enforcement agency to provide…
The city of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo announced they will be opening a brand new nature-play area New Year’s Eve. The play area, Wild Journeys Play Zoo is a nature-based space designed for young children, supporting early healthy childhood development through outdoor play. A ribbon cutting kickoff celebration will be held for this…
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Rose Parade float for the 2026 Rose Parade in Pasadena is entering its home stretch. Both teams gathered at the Pomona campus on December 19th to celebrate the near-completion of the float for this year. The 2026 float, “Jungle Jumpstart” depicts the theme of “Magic in Teamwork” by showcasing dynamics…
The National Weather Service has forecast the atmospheric river storm currently impacting San Luis Obispo county may continue through Saturday. Expect the storm to bring 3 to 5 inches of rain, winds of about 10 to 20 miles per hour, and gusts reaching 30 to 40 miles per hour. Paso Fire & Emergency Services is…
A suspected DUI driver crashed into a traffic pole on the corner of Los Osos Valley road and Froom Ranch way Saturday evening. The San Luis Obispo police announced on social media this incident occurred at approximately 5:41 pm, saying that after the driver had crashed, he bailed from the truck and ran. Eyewitnesses provided…
For candidates wishing to run for the 2026 statewide district primary election, the signatures-in-lieu filing fee period has opened. This allows candidates to collect signatures in lieu of paying filing fees, giving prospective candidates the opportunity to gather signatures that can reduce or fully offset the cost of qualifying for the ballot, according to the…
County-Board-of-Supervisors-CFSLOCO-Together-for-SLO-Grant-Announcement The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo county announced $2.26 million in unrestricted grants have been mobilized to support nonprofit organizations throughout San Luis Obispo county. The funds have been distributed among 27 local nonprofit organizations, made possible through a collaboration with the county board of supervisors, First 5 San Luis Obispo county, and community…
