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Flickr / shackerThe Diablo Canyon Power Plant received an important approval it will need to continue operating after its planned 2030 closure date. -
Courtesy of Andrea ChmelikThe San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual “State of the State” event on December 9. State Senator John Laird and Assemblymember Dawn Addis, whose districts both include San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties, gave a preview on what they are considering for next year’s legislative priorities after federal budget cuts earlier this year. -
San Luis Obispo CountySan Luis Obispo County leaders say Martha’s Place, an early child development center that was in danger of shutting down due to budget cuts, is moving toward long-term funding stability. -
Wikimedia CommonsThe Salinas City Council has voted to lower fees tied to its rental registry and rent stabilization program, after hearing concerns from landlords about its cost. The city uses the registry to track rental units and enforce protections against sudden rent hikes and unsafe conditions. -
Creative CommonsMonterey County Health Department officials said contractors are on track to finish cleanup of an oil and wastewater spill at the San Ardo Oil Field. -
The City of Pismo BeachA major water project for the Five Cities area is moving closer to reality. At the latest Grover Beach city council meeting, officials got an update on the Central Coast Blue recycled water facility. Pismo Beach city officials say it's slated to be built in Grover Beach, south of Farroll Road. -
Creative CommonsA federal appeals court has thrown out a judge’s order requiring San Luis Obispo County to send more water from Lopez Lake into the Arroyo Grande Creek. Meanwhile, some environmentalists say the order for additional water would protect the endangered Steelhead Trout. -
Bree Zender / KCBXThe San Luis Coastal Unified School District is facing a $5 million budget shortfall for the upcoming year. Officials say the gap is tied to a drop in revenue from the nearby Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and the end of COVID-era funding.
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After years of complaints from neighborhood residents, the San Luis Obispo City Council approved its official response to a grand jury report on campus-area livability Tuesday night. -
More than 20 community members voiced their opinions this week at the Santa Maria City Council meeting, where council members were scheduled to consider forming an ad hoc committee on immigration. The council postponed discussion on the committee because one council member was absent. -
California lawmakers are pressing federal regulators for answers about an offshore oil field off the Santa Barbara Coast. Federal agencies say oil production has resumed, but state regulators and environmental groups dispute that claim, warning it can’t legally operate without approval from state agencies. -
In Santa Maria, the city council on Tuesday is scheduled to look at continuing a contract for emergency dispatch services with the City of Guadalupe. The contract ended over the summer and the City of Guadalupe has said they are ready to continue this partnership for the next three years. -
One day after right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated at Utah Valley University, people across the country were still processing the news.It was an otherwise happy day for families as cars filled the parking lots and parents helped their children move in for their first semester at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. -
Santa Barbara County Supervisors are holding off on a decision about a new housing project in Isla Vista. The board is raising concerns over parking and density in the student community. -
The Arroyo Grande City Council was divided between approving a plan that would convert two tennis courts into multi-use courts that would allow both tennis and pickleball.After a split decision, the council voted to defer the plan and wait until survey data and community input is reviewed. -
In a 6-1 vote Tuesday, the Salinas City Council walked back an earlier decision to get rid of protections for renters. A group called Protect Salinas Renters 2026 gathered enough signatures from the public to repeal their decision or bring it to voters in the next election. -
It’s September and that means it’s National Preparedness Month, which is the perfect time to upgrade emergency supply kits and get ready for unexpected emergencies. -
U.S Attorney Bill Essayli recently announced the creation of a federal animal abuse task force that aims to prosecute people for violating federal laws and regulations related to animals.The Federal Animal Abuse Task Force will focus efforts throughout seven counties in California, including San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.
