EnvironmentOff-roading and camping returns to Oceano Dunes. Here are the new rulesAfter suspending off-highway vehicle recreation over a month ago for the endangered snowy plover, the state park reopened vehicle day use and camping.Updated May 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
SLO County man accused of raping child enters plea after weekend arrestUpdated May 21, 2026 at 9:22 AM
See great white shark swim between surfers at Pismo Beach pier. ‘It’s insane’Updated May 21, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Rubio warns Cuban leaders they won’t be able to ‘buy time,’ calls Cuba a ‘threat’May 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Permitted Paso Robles cannabis business charged with illegal sales. What happened?May 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
EnvironmentSee great white shark swim between surfers at Pismo Beach pier. ‘It’s insane’Updated May 21, 2026 at 5:27 PM
EducationCoastal Commission approves nearly 1,700-bed housing project at UC Santa BarbaraMay 19, 2026 at 12:35 PM
EnvironmentSLO County fishermen catch salmon for first time in 3 years. ‘They’re having fun’Updated May 19, 2026 at 11:25 AM
EnvironmentSanta Rosa Island Fire grows to 16,600 acres, reaches rare Torrey pine groveMay 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM
EnvironmentFlares from a stranded sailor spark 1,200-acre wildfire on Santa Rosa IslandMay 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
EnvironmentLemurs and tenrecs and tortoises, oh my! SLO County zoo opens Madagascar exhibitMay 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The CambrianWhat causes landslides in Big Sur area? New study analyzes ‘active coastline’Updated May 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
California‘Extremely popular’ California park named best for camping in 2026. Where is it?May 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
EnvironmentPaso Robles farmers, wineries may need to pay for groundwater. Here’s how muchMay 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
EnvironmentOil platform catches fire in Santa Barbara Channel, 26 workers evacuatedUpdated May 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM
EnvironmentWildfire risks in SLO County are ‘very high.’ Here’s how to protect your homeUpdated May 11, 2026 at 9:21 AM
EnvironmentSLO County park named best for birdwatching in 2026. Here’s which oneMay 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EnvironmentVideo shows shark chasing Central Coast surfer for more than a mile. ‘Don’t fall!’May 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
EnvironmentCoyote attacked California boy in driveway. Here’s how to keep kids, pets safeMay 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EnvironmentCould SLO County host an offshore wind port? It depends on the locationMay 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
EnvironmentSLO County is considering desalination for water. Where could a plant be built?Updated April 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM
EnvironmentOffshore wind company cancels Morro Bay project in deal with Trump administrationUpdated April 28, 2026 at 2:57 PM
EnvironmentSurfer’s drone shark videos keep going viral. See the latest from Pismo BeachUpdated April 28, 2026 at 11:20 AM
EnvironmentCalifornia has recorded 235 shark attacks in 75 years. Here’s what to knowUpdated April 27, 2026 at 9:45 AM
