San Luis Obispo is highlighting progress on its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan at the city council meeting next week.

The push to ban “The Bluest Eye” is the third attempt in the last year to take controversial books out of district libraries.

A regional study is exploring whether ocean desalination could help protect Central Coast communities from future droughts. Cambria officials received an update this week on potential project sites across San Luis Obispo County.

Santa Barbara city leaders are moving forward with a proposal that would create the city’s first rent stabilization program. The city council this week reviewed a draft ordinance and voted to release it for a 30-day public comment period.

District Attorney Dan Dow had wanted to carve out funding in next year’s budget for five new staff members, including one dedicated to elder abuse.

A citizen-led initiative aimed at limiting building heights in Grover Beach is headed to voters in November.

A citizen-led initiative aimed at limiting building heights in Grover Beach is headed to voters in November.

“It's kind of like a labor of love,” said Edward Lai. “If you're passionate about tree work and not just there for a job, you come here to do competitions.”

The San Luis Obispo City Council has unanimously approved the city’s nearly $225 million budget for the next fiscal year. Officials say the spending plan avoids staff layoffs and major service reductions.

The San Luis Obispo City Council has unanimously approved the city’s nearly $225 million budget for the next fiscal year. Officials say the spending plan avoids staff layoffs and major service reductions.