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CHP will be entering another holiday enforcement period, this time for New Year’s. The enforcement period will start at 6 pm on Wednesday, December 31st, and conclude just before midnight on Thursday, January 1st. CHP encourages drivers to follow traffic laws, slow down, and always drive sober. During last year’s enforcement period for the new…
Here are some of the new laws that will go into effect starting January 1, 2026. Minimum wage for California will increase to $16.90 per hour under SB 3. AB 578 amends existing legislation for food delivery services. The bill would require that a food delivery platform provide an accurate, clearly identified, and itemized breakdown…
A mudslide led to the closure of highway 41 in both directions yesterday evening. The highway was closed between the 46 at the Cholame Y, and highway 33, starting shortly before 9 pm. CHP says one major collision occurred due to this incident. Travelers are advised to take highway 33 to detour on to highway…
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…
