Elections3,300 mail-in ballots didn’t get counted in SLO County election. Why? San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano called the trend “concerning” and “unacceptable.”Updated August 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Driver killed after crashing into tree, forcing SLO County highway closureUpdated August 12, 2026 at 11:57 AM
2 endangered condors released as Timber Fire threatens Big Sur sanctuaryUpdated August 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
3 Santa Maria gang members face trial for allegedly beating rival unconscious in SLOAugust 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Politics & GovernmentCalifornia’s ‘Fair Share’ proposal could lead to unfair hiring, advocates warnAugust 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EnvironmentLopez Lake has a bear problem. SLO County is spending $1.3 million to fix itAugust 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
ElectionsPaso Robles councilman to run for reelection after violating state law, costing city $840,000August 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentSLO County withdraws half-cent sales tax from November ballot. Why?August 5, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Politics & GovernmentWho is running for election in Nipomo and Oceano? See candidates so farAugust 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentLocal cannabis growers push SLO County to lower business tax rateAugust 5, 2026 at 11:03 AM
CaliforniaNew CA school laws bring changes to phones, bathrooms and more. What to knowUpdated August 5, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Politics & GovernmentNewsom calls on Trump to deliver federal funding for Los Angeles wildfire recoveryAugust 5, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Politics & GovernmentSLO County transportation tax measure may be pulled off ballot. What to knowAugust 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
LocalHow much do public employees make in SLO County cities? See top earnersUpdated August 3, 2026 at 8:35 AM
CaliforniaIs it legal for CA drivers to pass bikes on the road? Here’s what state law saysAugust 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
CaliforniaWhat are the rules for driving with dogs in California? We asked the CHPAugust 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
LocalWho are the highest paid city workers in Arroyo Grande, Grover Beach & Pismo Beach?July 31, 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
LocalWill new Coastal Commission appeal law help coastal SLO County building woes?Updated July 29, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Politics & GovernmentAnti-ICE activists hold sit-in at SLO County board meeting. ‘These people are ours’Updated July 28, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Health & MedicineSLO County picks new public health director with decades of global experienceJuly 28, 2026 at 12:20 PM
ElectionsAtascadero voters to fill 3 council seats — but there’s only 2 candidates so farUpdated July 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM
The CambrianWho’s running for election to Cambria’s CSD board? See candidates so farUpdated July 28, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Politics & GovernmentCould the new bipartisan housing bill help fix SLO County’s market?July 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Politics & GovernmentSLO County department threw a $166,000 holiday party at the Oceano Airport. Why?Updated July 26, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Politics & GovernmentIn California, fair election rules are losing to partisan schemes | OpinionJuly 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentSLO councilmember requests censure hearing after mayor leaked Grand Jury reportJuly 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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