‘Dry as a bone.’ Why it’s not looking good for a wildflower superbloom in SLO County this year
A wet spring could still turn things around — though that’s looking unlikely in the latest forecasts, experts say.
Morro Bay blocks new battery plant permits for almost 2 years. Here’s what it means
Barry Branin, a leader of the community group Morro Bay Citizens for Estero Bay Preservation, held up a “No batteries by the bay” yard sign, which the group passed out to their neighbors two years ago ...
SLO County ‘hidden gem’ is the No. 1 beach in the nation, new study says. Which one?
Planning a getaway? San Luis Obispo County is home to the No. 1 beach in the United States, according to HomeToGo. The vacation rental website recently released its 2025 Beach Index, ranking the 35 ...
Donald Trump’s team wants to ‘defund’ the California Coastal Commission. Can it?
A top Trump aide said the California Coastal Commission is just “an unelected group of people who are crazy woke left.” ...
Flu cases spike in SLO County. What’s behind the worst influenza season in years?
SLO County data showed an uptick in the presence of the influenza virus in wastewater samples in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo ...
Scenic bike trail along SLO County coast is (finally) almost fully funded. When could it open?
I’m looking forward to using it while I can still ride a bike,” one county supervisor said of the long-awaited project.
Man arrested after strangling ex-girlfriend, ramming car and waving ax in SLO, police say
A man was arrested Monday after police say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in San Luis Obispo and strangled her, then ...
SLO DA agrees to not post on social media about probation officer embezzlement case
The agreement comes after a defense attorney alleged San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow’s posts on Facebook ...
Flo Rida is coming to the Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles. Here’s how to buy tickets
Tickets for Flo Rida will go on sale Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. on the fair’s official website, www.MidStateFair.com. Ticket prices ...
New retro-modern gas station, car wash to open off Hwy. 101. Here’s what’s coming
Located at 1860 El Camino Real next to the Home 2 Suites by Hilton, the Coastal Pit Stop will feature a gas and electrical ...
Seeing blowing dust and sand? SLO County pollution agency issues air quality warning
If you can see dust and sand blowing in the air, the APCD recommends all adults and children avoid strenuous outdoor activities, remain indoors as much as possible and set any air heating or cooling ...
Man accused of revenge plot against SLO County elected official enters plea
He is accused of sending detailed and explicit threats — including a plan to bomb a SLO County school — in retaliation for ...