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Courtesy: El Camino Homeless Organization“It's just a better way, an enhanced way, for us to provide the services we do for families that are unhoused in our community,” said Wendy Lewis, ECHO’s CEO. -
The City of San Luis ObispoA large oak tree in Downtown San Luis Obispo is standing in the way of the new Repertory Theatre’s construction zone. The city approved cutting it down early this year, but a team of Cal Poly experts now believe there may be another option. -
Courtesy: CALFIRE BEUThe Big Sur coastline is known for its dramatic ocean views and steep cliffs covered with redwoods. However, those very features can stall wildfire response. -
Jenny Dugan UCSBCalifornians have another chance this week to weigh in on a federal review of how the state manages development along its coastline. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) review comes amid growing tensions between the Trump Administration and state regulators over offshore oil and other coastal projects. -
The deadline to file as a candidate in November’s election has passed for many seats, however some local offices have an extended filing period that ends this Wednesday.
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California State Senate Rules PhotographyState Senator John Laird spoke with KCBX about Governor Gavin Newsom’s choice to not push for extending operations at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant this year. -
Credit: @CAGovernor YouTube ChannelAt a press conference on clean energy in Oakland late last week, Newsom said he’s passing the baton to whoever takes over his role at the beginning of next year. -
Classes start soon for students on the Central Coast, but a state law has triggered a policy change for many districts. Now, students won’t be allowed to use their cellphones during class.
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Police Chief Christopher Williams acknowledged the technology could make errors, but said other cities have implemented it successfully. -
The Grover Beach Planning Commission has unanimously approved a four story mixed use development project on West Grand Avenue. The project will replace the aging Beach Front Plaza shopping center between second and third streets. -
Currently, council members make $1,706.90 a month, and the proposal would increase salaries by 20%. -
At a Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Supervisor John Peschong said the tax exchange would mean fewer resources for the county library system. -
After a month of public feedback, Santa Barbara city leaders are revising its proposed rent stabilization ordinance. -
California housing officials warned the city of Grover Beach that a proposed ballot measure limiting building heights could conflict with state law.
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Organizer Susan Mackey said the signs were a way to represent each person without divulging their names or identities. -
“It was a serious violation of the city's ethics policies, but it was made as an occasional error in judgment,” said Personnel Board Chair Calvin Stevens. -
Santa Barbara’s rent stabilization draft ordinance is moving into its next phase after several months of debate. -
The process of planning and constructing a facility that transforms seawater into a usable supply is complicated and expensive.
