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Crimson Newsmagazine, Paso Robles High School's student publicationReporting from The San Luis Obispo Tribune showed that a principal at Paso Robles High School received a $40,000 payout as part of her resignation agreement after an arrest for a suspected DUI. -
San Luis Obispo CountyAs the holiday season continues this week, a powerful winter storm is lining up to impact the Central Coast bringing threats of heavy rain, flooding and strong winds. The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings across the region. -
Monica Lopez/KCBXProtestors stood along Highway 1 near the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office December 21, holding signs and chanting slogans against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. -
PG&EThe commission that regulates California’s utilities just approved a lower investor return rate for the next two years. That can affect costs to customers, but it’s not clear if it will reduce their monthly bills. -
Sarina GrossiIf you’re visiting the Central Coast or staying home for the holidays, San Luis Obispo County is offering a packed lineup of winter events from holiday lights to New Years traditions. -
City of San Luis ObispoThe San Luis Obispo Council of Governments advanced a plan last week that would make it easier for local governments to raise transportation funding. -
Creative CommonsSanta Barbara County denied Sable Offshore Corporation the right to operate several oil and gas facilities, including a pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill. But, a new federal filing shows the company may be pursuing another path forward. -
Bree Zender / KCBXThe San Luis Coastal Unified School District approved major budget cuts Tuesday night. The decision sets the stage for possible layoffs and reductions to student services for the 2026/2027 school year. District officials say the loss of one-time covid funding and a multi-million dollar tax tied to the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant made the cuts unavoidable. But, some parents and staff argue the district had years to prepare.
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Over the last few months, the Trump administration has made moves to open up more of California’s coastline to offshore drilling — including here on the Central Coast. -
A former Cal Poly student has been sentenced for a series of firearm crimes that took place in 2023. Charles Hojaboom pleaded no contest to charges that included vandalism and possessing a loaded firearm on a college campus. -
The San Luis Obispo City Council removed a member of the Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners yesterday, citing allegations of misconduct and racially discriminatory remarks. The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, or received reports alleging Tenant Commissioner Nancy Welsh misrepresented her role as a member of the board to her fellow tenants at her housing site. -
The Diablo Canyon Power Plant received an important approval it will need to continue operating after its planned 2030 closure date. -
The 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 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. -
The 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. -
Monterey County Health Department officials said contractors are on track to finish cleanup of an oil and wastewater spill at the San Ardo Oil Field. -
A 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. -
A 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.
