Santa Maria area high schools begin in-class instruction for seniors
The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District started in-class instruction for seniors Tuesday morning, marking the first time on campus in more…
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Construction starting on traffic improvement project at busy Nipomo intersection
A construction project in Nipomo to improve the traffic flow at the busy Tefft Street/Highway 101 interchange kicked off on…
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Santa Maria Elks announce 2021 Rodeo Queen candidates
The Queen candidates for the 2021 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo & Parade were announced Friday…
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Makeshift Nipomo skatepark demolished to begin construction on new shopping center
The makeshift skatepark in Nipomo located at the site of the old recreation center has been demolished to kickoff construction of a recently approved…
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Santa Maria Valley Chamber launches new program to help businesses build online presence
The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce has launched a new program to help local businesses build a strong online…
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COVID-19 still forcing cancellations and postponements of popular community events
The COVID-19 pandemic is still wreaking havoc on large-scale community events, such as the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo & Parade and Santa Barbara…
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Cal Poly hosts spectators at a sporting event for first time in more than a year
Cal Poly welcomes back spectators to sporting events for the first time in more than a year on Thursday when the baseball team begins a series with…
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Large number of spring break travelers providing big boost to Pismo Beach businesses
Spring break travelers are filling Pismo Beach streets, beaches, hotels, campgrounds, shops and restaurants, providing a huge boost to local…
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Santa Maria strawberry season begins with farmers optimistic for successful year
Strawberry season is beginning in the Santa Maria Valley with farmers optimistic for a successful…
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Lompoc holds grand opening for newly created community track and field
A grand opening ceremony on Monday marked the long-awaited public debut of the new Lompoc
Community Track and Field in Huyck…
COVID-19 testing now required for high school football, water polo athletes in SLO County
Due to an increase in case rate, high school football and water polo players in San Luis Obispo County are now required to undergo weekly testing for…
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Community input needed for proposed large-scale home and commercial development in Nipomo
Community input is being sought by for the proposed Dana Reserve development in Nipomo, located along Highway 101, which includes 1,200+ homes,…
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Detection of COVID-19 variant concerning to Central Coast health officials
The recent detection of a COVID-19 variant in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties is causing concern for health officials in both…
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Dana Adobe in Nipomo celebrates reopening after one-year closure
After being closed for the past year due to COVID-19, the DANA Adobe & Cultural Center reopens to visitors with a new exhibit highlighting the…
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Coastal Commission eliminates off-roading at Oceano Dunes
The California Coastal Commission is meeting Thursday in a highly-anticipated hearing that could ultimately decide the fate of the long-debated…
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SLO bars celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with health measures in place
One year after not being able to sell alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day, San Luis Obispo bars hold festive holiday celebrations on Wednesday with several…
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Concerns raised over City of Santa Maria, high school district use of Columbus ship logo
A Santa Maria resident has raised concerns over the logos used by the City of Santa Maria and Santa Maria Joint Union High School District because of…
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Santa Maria Airport considering effort to reopen U.S. Customs office
Santa Maria Public Airport leaders are considering a potential effort to reopen a United States Customs office at the…
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine now being administered in SLO County
The new single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is now being administered in San Luis Obispo…
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Coalition of local leaders announce partnership to help plan future use of Diablo Canyon
A coalition of Central Coast leaders announced a broad-based partnership that will help plan the future transformation of the Diablo Canyon property…
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