The Diablo Canyon Independent Safety Committee usually holds three public meetings a year about California’s only operational nuclear power plant, according to their website.

San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding has filed a campaign finance complaint against his opponent Adam Verdin in an upcoming District Four race.

California wildlife officials granted new protections to mountain lions across California, including the Central Coast. The California Fish and Game Commission voted Thursday to list six regional puma populations as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act.

A new analysis found thousands of idle oil and gas wells in California are located close to schools, hospitals and parks, including dozens on the Central Coast.

Citing environmental harm and risk to marine life, the City of Santa Barbara updated its regulations on certain types of single-use plastics. The city council approved the ordinance revising municipal code on Tuesday.

A new draft study outlines possible drinking water options for residents whose private wells were contaminated with "forever chemicals” near the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.

ALF Food Pantry supplies groceries to people living in Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston and California Valley. Board President Tim Eckles says they frequently serve more than 200 people a day.

Santa Barbara County is considering new regulations on street vendors who sell things like prepared food and beverages. The Board of Supervisors will consider the issue at their next meeting on February 10.

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office just settled a lawsuit with the Santa Maria-based company Alco Harvesting, also known as Bonipak Produce, and some farmworkers will receive back pay and damages for wage-and-hour violations.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is officially underway bringing filmmakers, celebrities and movie fans to the Central Coast.