Central Coast

The debate around Proposition 50 continues as San Luis Obispo County voters consider their choices in California’s Special Election. Meanwhile, the San Luis Obispo County chapter of the Democratic Party has endorsed a ‘yes’ vote on Proposition 50, while SLO's district attorney along with 29 other district attorneys in the state oppose the measure.

If you’re heading to the beach before Wednesday, expect bigger waves on the Central Coast. The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazard Statement because of strong winds generated by Hurricane Narda, off the coast of Mexico.

One day after right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated at Utah Valley University, people across the country were still processing the news.It was an otherwise happy day for families as cars filled the parking lots and parents helped their children move in for their first semester at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

It’s September and that means it’s National Preparedness Month, which is the perfect time to upgrade emergency supply kits and get ready for unexpected emergencies.

U.S Attorney Bill Essayli recently announced the creation of a federal animal abuse task force that aims to prosecute people for violating federal laws and regulations related to animals.The Federal Animal Abuse Task Force will focus efforts throughout seven counties in California, including San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.

On California’s Central Coast, Congressman Salud Carbajal is raising new concerns about local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Carbajal recently toured the ICE processing facility in Santa Maria.

Farmworkers in Salinas and Watsonville are back at work after going on strike for almost a week.Workers for Eat Sweet Farms began the strike last Thursday and are continuing to ask for a number of demands, although they’re back at work as of Tuesday.

The National Weather Service is forecasting excessive heat for the Central Coast this week.Extreme heat and red flag warnings are in effect for interior parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The National Weather Service also issued a heat advisory for areas near the coast in SLO and Santa Barbara counties.

Fire officials describe the fire as unpredictable because the topography in mountainous areas causes wind gusts to move erratically.

Students at the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District will follow new rules for student smartphone usage this school year.