Outdoors Archives

CSUCI seeking surfers for nationwide poll

May 1, 2020 12:24 pm C.J. Ward

Beach closures and the threat of more beach closures by Governor Gavin Newsom is putting many Californians on the brink of COVID chaos.…

Businesses and beachgoers happy and relieved after learning Pismo Beach to remain open

April 30, 2020 5:46 pm Dave Alley

Businesses and beachgoers are happy and relieved after learning Gov. Newsom will keep Pismo Beach open, instead of closing it down, as was feared in…

High speed problems rev up on surface streets during stay at home period

April 30, 2020 1:46 pm John Palminteri

A high speed traffic accident damaged two parked vehicles on Portesuello St. in Santa Barbara this week, one of many reported lately.…

Local event planners ready to reopen once COVID-19 restrictions are eased

April 28, 2020 4:43 pm C.J. Ward

Event planners in the Santa Barbara area have endured a lot in recent years with the Thomas Fire, mudslides and now the economic uncertainties that…

Economic experts plan for post COVID-19 comeback

April 29, 2020 11:56 am John Palminteri

There will be a long comeback, possibly several years, to recover from the coronavirus economic impacts according to experts speaking at a special…

Santa Barbara’s convalescent plasma program builds supply

April 28, 2020 4:58 pm Beth Farnsworth

Convalescent plasma, one of the most promising experimental treatments for COVID-19, is ramping up in Santa Barbara.…

Trash issue now as controversial as crowds on Central Coast beaches

April 27, 2020 12:21 pm John Palminteri

Overflowing trash cans have been a public health and safety issue raised in recent weeks along the coast with more people off work and heading to…

Murietta Trail near Ojai finally being repaired after Thomas Fire

April 27, 2020 11:40 pm Jessica Brest

Mile by mile, the hiking trails that were ravaged by the Thomas Fire back in 2017 are being restored. The latest repair project will remove…

Out-of-town visitors are gathering at San Luis Obispo County beaches, but maintaining physical distancing

April 27, 2020 7:49 pm Anikka Abbott

Several out of town beach goers are visiting Pismo Beach, but maintaining physical…

Clean up continues after Hurricane force winds take out massive trees

April 27, 2020 5:35 pm John Palminteri

A famous Chase Palm Park tree by the stage came down along with many others on the South Coast during 81 mile-an-hour winds last week. …

Rancheros roundup $188,000 despite ride being cancelled due to COVID-19

April 27, 2020 4:57 pm C.J. Ward

The 90th Annual Rancheros Ride was scheduled for this upcoming weekend, but just like everything else it’s been canceled as California deals with the…

Solvang bear captured and released back into wild early Sunday morning

April 26, 2020 5:02 pm Jessica Brest

The bear that caused residents to shelter in their homes Saturday night in Solvang has been captured and released safely into the wild, according to…

SLO County urges residents to avoid gathering outdoors despite nice weather

April 26, 2020 12:08 pm Jessica Brest

While staying physically active outside is healthy and encouraged by experts, San Luis Obispo County is concerned after receiving an increase in…

With warm, sunny weather in the forecast, Pismo Beach planning extra enforcement this weekend

April 24, 2020 11:18 am Dave Alley

With warm temperatures expected to continue into the weekend, the City of Pismo Beach is planning to make sure everyone is following the rules on its…