On the Central Coast, protests were held in Santa Barbara, Atascadero, Santa Maria, and more. The downtown San Luis Obispo rally was organized by local chapters of the activist groups Indivisible and 50501.

A nationwide day of “No Kings” protests is returning this weekend, with multiple demonstrations planned across the Central Coast.

Salinas could be heading towards a nearly 21% budget drop, putting city services at risk if a key local tax expires.

Isla Vista, a small, unincorporated part of Santa Barbara County, has commissioned a study to see if the community can afford to become its own city.

A Central Coast wildlife rehabilitation organization is reporting an unusual spike in sick, emaciated pelicans coming into their care.

A legal battle over Central Coast oil pipelines is escalating, as California's attorney general now accuses the federal government of helping an oil company sidestep state law.

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday to approve a new policy that regulates how county employees, volunteers and contractors use AI tools for county business.

A bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of a fundraising tech company used by several Central Coast nonprofits, raising questions about what happens next for its users.

Santa Barbara City Councilmember Oscar Gutiérrez called the recent sexual assault allegations against late labor organizer and Latino civil rights leader César Chávez “heartbreaking.”

At a community workshop last week, the Office of Sustainability previewed their 2026 Climate Action Progress Report to the public. The report identifies what’s working and which areas still need improvement to meet the city’s climate goals.