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Homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo County.

New federal task force to probe homelessness spending in California, including SLO and Santa Barbara

Amanda Wernik

A new federal task force will look into how homelessness funds have been spent across seven counties in California.

$11.6 million coming to SB County community health centers to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines

Rachel Showalter

Three Central Coast-based health centers are expecting to receive more than $11 million in federal funding this month.The money will be distributed from…

Grim budgetary forecasts for Central Coast city coffers

Michael Barros

Cities and community services districts around the Central Coast are facing serious financial repercussions from the pandemic.The city of Santa Maria…

Government and Politics

SLO County leaders show support for placing proposed sales tax measure on November ballot

Plans are moving forward to put a San Luis Obispo County-wide, half-cent sales tax measure on the November 2016 ballot. The San Luis Obispo Council of…

Santa Barbara County Grand Jury has concerns over jail funding

A Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report published Tuesday highlights budget concerns over the future operations of the proposed North County Jail.The…