LocalMilitary training jet plunges into sea off California coast. What we knowA Navy helicopter plucked the pilot from the water after the MK-58A Hawker Hunter fighter jet experience a total engine failure while conducting exercises off the Central Coast.Updated September 23, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Live updates: Evacuations lifted after Hwy. 101 car fire spreads on Cuesta GradeUpdated September 23, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Military training jet plunges into sea off California coast. What we knowUpdated September 23, 2026 at 5:14 PM
What’s next for the state worker telework bill? Its author offers scenariosUpdated September 23, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Baby gear, toys sold in California recalled for safety risks. What to knowUpdated September 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Military jet crashes off coast; fire scorches Cuesta Grade. Today’s top storiesSeptember 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Food & DrinkSLO County coffee shop abruptly shuts down after 8 yearsUpdated September 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM
EnvironmentSLO County nonprofit to give away abandoned boats at local cove. Here’s whenUpdated September 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM
LocalAnother battery fire erupts at Moss Landing, shelter-in-place order issuedUpdated September 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM
FiresWildfires pose health risks to pets in CA. Learn how to protect animals from smokeUpdated September 9, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Restaurant News & ReviewsBeignets, po’ boys and more star at this new SLO County cafeUpdated September 9, 2026 at 12:43 PM
EnvironmentContainment on Plaskett Fire nears 50% as crews make progress in Big SurSeptember 8, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The CambrianFirst baby bison born at SLO County ranch. ‘They’re magnificent’Updated September 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM
EnvironmentHumpback whales are being spotted close to SLO County shores. See photosUpdated September 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
EnvironmentShould SLO County turn salt water into drinking water? And if so, where?Updated September 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM
LocalBig Sur fires burn 54,000 acres as crews slow spread, air quality improvesUpdated September 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
LocalBig Sur fires close 45 miles of California’s scenic Hwy. 1. Here’s what to knowUpdated August 31, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Local15-year-old killed in Hwy. 1 crash ‘never showed anything but smile and light’August 24, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Elections1 incumbent, 3 new candidates running for seats on Cambria CSD boardUpdated August 24, 2026 at 10:16 AM
The CambrianBeloved former SLO County restaurant can become a hotel, Coastal Commission saysAugust 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Restaurant News & ReviewsNew SLO County seafood boil restaurant draws customers from hours awayUpdated August 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The CambrianWild turkeys keep shutting off the power in small SLO County townAugust 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM
The CambrianSLO County town gets nearly $1 million for new fire engineUpdated August 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The CambrianNew SLO County diner had a good problem — it was too popular. Now it’s reopenedAugust 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The CambrianHwy. 1 traffic jam caused by roadwork on Hwy. 46 angers SLO County driversUpdated August 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The CambrianIt’s official: No parking allowed at Big Sur’s iconic Bixby BridgeAugust 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
BusinessHotel on the way to Big Sur gets a major remodel and a new name. Here’s a lookUpdated July 30, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The CambrianSLO columnist was losing touch — so she started a morning kaffeeklatschAugust 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The CambrianElection in tiny coastal SLO County town complicated by CSD’s uncertain futureJuly 30, 2026 at 11:47 AM
The CambrianWho’s running for election to Cambria’s CSD board? See candidates so farUpdated July 28, 2026 at 10:06 AM