The REACH study points to Morro Bay’s offshore wind projects and Vandenberg Space Force Base as two big opportunities for the Central Coast to grow its economy.

The expansion of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic has made reliable internet more important than ever, leading some to call it a “fourth utility.” Now, Paso Robles and Atascadero have joined forces to expand broadband access in North SLO County.

Respondents of a community-wide cannabis survey in Paso Robles showed strong support for legalizing adult cannabis use and cannabis retail storefronts in the area.

In a 14-4 vote, a Santa Maria Starbucks has become the 17th store in California to form a union.

The explosive growth of Paso Robles’ wine industry since the 1990’s is often touted as a major economic success story on the Central Coast. But some benefit from this more than others, as lower-income families struggle making enough to live in Paso Robles — if they can afford it at all.

The City of Guadalupe secured a 4.9 million dollar grant from the federal government to reconstruct the historic Royal Theater.

The California Mid-State Fair of Paso Robles came back this year with a 40 percent increase in attendance compared to last year. Travel Paso, a non-profit who promotes tourism in the city, says as COVID-19 restrictions lift, the fair’s success reflects a solid rebound in tourism dollars.

Recent investigations from the US Department of Labor found that five farms in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties have neglected to pay and provide the proper benefits to their workers.

A local nonprofit marketing organization says the wine industry is a large contributor to booming tourism.

Starting in June, passengers can take non-stop flights to Chicago and Sacramento out of the Santa Barbara Airport.