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A bill that could combat homelessness in California passed unanimously in the State’s Senate Housing Committee.
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An evacuation warning was issued to people in the Big Sur area, ahead of the forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms. The warning stretches from north of Dolan Slide to Rocky Creek Slip.
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The US Supreme Court will revisit the issue of homeless encampments in public areas — a decision that could affect San Luis Obispo County.
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Habitat for Humanity is building affordable homes in Paso Robles.
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Point-in-Time counts provide a snapshot of homelessness in the region. Volunteers are needed in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. There's only a few days left to sign-up for volunteer training.
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San Luis Obispo has a new stormwater truck just in time for the rainy season. The city received the truck in December and has since been using it for flood prevention.
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In Paso Robles, a former Motel 6 converted into a homeless shelter will soon increase its support for its residents.
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King City and a Los Angeles-based developer teamed up to get a grant that would allow them to build affordable housing for the city’s unhoused population. Now, the state housing department is investigating the developer because it has defaulted on some loans. KCBX’s Gabriela Fernandez spoke with CalMatters’ reporter Jeanne Kuang who’s been reporting on the investigation.
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San Luis Obispo County is undergoing a shelter crisis, according to county officials. The declaration is in response to limited emergency housing.
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Traveling by train on the Central Coast could soon get easier thanks to a million dollars in funding from the federal government.
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Warming Centers are ready to open Wednesday throughout Santa Barbara County. The pop-up sites provide emergency shelter for unhoused people during cold and rainy weather.
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San Luis Obispo County is working to repair the Arroyo Grande Creek levee, which burst open from previous winter storms this year. Central Coast local leaders were there today to see the progress first hand.