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 county elections office is facing a shortage of poll worker staffing ahead of the primary election. A news release from the clerk-recorder’s office says that eight facilities remain short-staffed, and this could cause some polling places in the north county to be consolidated if they remain unfilled. It is not too late for community…
05.27.26 Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Welcomes Doreen Castillo as Director of District Data, Assessment and Plan Alignment The Paso Robles joint unified school district is pleased to announce the appointment of a new director of district data, assessment, and plan alignment. Doreen Castillo, with over 18 years of experience in administrative educational leadership,…
05.27.26 Paso Robles High School Athletics Accepting Nominations for 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Paso Robles high school’s athletic department is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Paso Robles high school athletic hall of fame. “The hall of fame honors former student-athletes, coaches, teams, administrators, and contributors who have made a lasting impact on Bearcat…
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services has announced the passing of its former fire chief, Michael Paul McCain. McCain passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on May 17th. The city says he began his career with the Santa Barbara county fire department, and later joined the Atascadero fire department in 1971. He rose through…
May 28, 2026 Special Meeting Agenda with Links to Reports The Templeton Community Services District will be holding a special meeting this week to discuss its fiscal year 2026 – 27 operating budget. The meeting will be held Thursday, May 28th, starting at noon in the CSD board room, 206 5th Street. Summaries will be…
The San Luis Obispo police department responded to a report on the 1300 block of Madonna road yesterday at about 5:30 pm, where a man was refusing to leave a business. When police arrived at the location and attempted to approach the man, he began to yell at officers to not come near him, and…
The Paso Robles school board took the next step forward for the proposed general obligation bond. The bond proposes to spend around $200,000,000 on upgrades to facilities at Paso Robles high school, and at War Memorial stadium, for career technical education. The board received 20 minutes of public comment, most in opposition to the bond…
2026 GWSS Shipment Inspections_Costco The San Luis Obispo county agricultural commissioner, Martin Settevendemie, has released a statement regarding an investigation into glassy-winged sharpshooters (GWSS) in San Luis Obispo county. GWSS is an “invasive agricultural pest capable of transmitting Pierce’s disease to grapevines,” according to the statement. While they pose no risk to human health, “it…
A vehicle caught fire on the US 101 yesterday afternoon just outside of Santa Margarita, slowing down traffic. CHP received reports of the incident at about 1:26 pm yesterday about a vehicle “fully engulfed” in flames, with nearby vegetation also catching fire. The fire was put out in about half an hour, and CHP did…
The Paso Robles school board’s next meeting is tonight at 6. On tonight’s action items is the next step for the proposed general obligation bond for the school district. Tonight’s resolution would approve placing the bond on the November ballot, which requires 55% or more of voters approval to pass. At least 2/3rd of board…
