San Luis Obispo County Archives

Construction on 1,200-unit housing project in Paso Robles begins next week

May 20, 2022 2:40 pm Jade Martinez-Pogue

The housing development, known as Viñedo, is located in the southeast corner of the city and the project sits on over 280 acres adjacent to Linne Road… Continue Reading

Director of ICU at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center awarded with “Life Saver Award”

May 20, 2022 2:00 pm Keith Carls

Thorne is the recipient of the annual "Life Saver Award" from Donor Network West for setting up the first and only Organ Donor Program in a San Luis Obispo County hospital.… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo County receives $4.4 million in state funding for road improvements near Toro Creek Road

May 20, 2022 11:13 am Jade Martinez-Pogue

The California Transportation Commission on Friday allocated $700 million to repair and improve transportation infrastructure throughout the state, including $4.4 million for a road restoration project in San Luis Obispo County.… Continue Reading

Colleges in the Central Coast will provide a new program to help with students education

May 19, 2022 10:18 pm Tony Almanza

A kickoff event for the California College Corps Program was held at Cal Poly today.… Continue Reading

Department of Energy extends deadline for funding to keep nuclear plants open, more time for Diablo Canyon to apply

May 19, 2022 3:01 pm Jade Martinez-Pogue

The Department of Energy on Wednesday announced that it extended its deadline for its Civil Nuclear Credit program, giving nuclear power plants such as Diablo Canyon near Avila Beach more time to apply for funding that could help them avoid premature closure.… Continue Reading

Coalinga man arrested in Nipomo for possession of over two pounds of fentanyl

May 18, 2022 4:28 pm Jade Martinez-Pogue

A Coalinga man who was suspected of driving over two pounds – or about $25,000 worth – of fentanyl into San Luis Obispo County was arrested in Nipomo last month… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo County reports 500th COVID-19 death

May 18, 2022 2:36 pm Jade Martinez-Pogue, Scott Hennessee

San Luis Obispo County surpassed 500 cumulative COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday when Public Health officials reported four additional deaths – a milestone that comes as California hit more than 90,000 CIVID-19 deaths and the United States has surpassed one million.… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Race

May 19, 2022 8:00 am Keith Carls

Candidates seek public trust, transparency and integrity in San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder election… Continue Reading

Pismo Beach to discuss enacting tougher water use restrictions

May 17, 2022 11:52 am Dave Alley

Pismo Beach to consider water restrictions in due to worsening drought conditions. … Continue Reading

Authorities identify victim of fatal car vs. bike hit-and-run in San Luis Obispo County

May 17, 2022 11:19 am Jade Martinez-Pogue

Joshua Thomas Edward Mcfarland, 19 of Nipomo, was killed after a driver in a black Jeep SUV collided with the rear of his bike going southbound on Los Berros Road on May 12.… Continue Reading

People’s Self-Help Housing San Luis Obispo qualifies for over $300,000 in funding for San Miguel, Nipomo housing projects

May 16, 2022 12:47 pm Jade Martinez-Pogue

The $315,000 of funding will be used to help build 10 new two-story homes in San Miguel and 15 single-story homes in Nipomo… Continue Reading

Paso Robles signs letter of intent in support of Spaceport activities with Cal Poly and Stellar Explorations

May 16, 2022 12:47 pm Lily Dallow

Paso Robles is in the process of seeking a "spaceport" designation for the municipal airport.… Continue Reading

Pismo Beach packed with visitors escaping the heat

May 16, 2022 10:12 am Tony Almanza

Pismo Beach was a popular location as visitors came out to enjoy the beach and beat the heat.… Continue Reading

Police arrest 19-year-old San Luis Obispo man for stabbing his relative during an argument

May 14, 2022 1:57 pm Lily Dallow

Police arrested a 19-year-old San Luis Obispo man for stabbing his relative in the upper body during an argument, according to the San Luis Obispo Police Department.… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s deputies arrest Atascadero man for terrorist threats towards hospital in Templeton

May 14, 2022 1:32 pm Lily Dallow

Officials said that the 33-year-old called the hospital on Saturday, wanting a refill of a medication. When his request was declined, the Atascadero man threatened to come to Twin Cities Community Hospital and "shoot up the place."… Continue Reading

After years of waiting skateboarders in Nipomo will have a skate park

May 14, 2022 9:42 pm Tony Almanza

Skaters in Nipomo have been waiting years to have their own skate park. … Continue Reading

Arroyo Grande Woman’s Club awards scholarships to local students

May 13, 2022 5:06 pm Scott Hennessee

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. - The Woman's Club of Arroyo Grande presented $15 thousand in scholarships to local students at a luncheon Friday. Five seniors from Arroyo Grande and Nipomo High Schools were awarded scholarships, as well as six students who are continuing their college educations. The money comes from three fundraisers held throughout the year,… Continue Reading

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