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    Bakersfield congressman elected speaker of the US House of Representatives

    – USA Today reports –  On 15th ballot, McCarthy wins the gavel – House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy grabbed the speaker’s gavel just as Friday turned […]Full Article

    Update: District two recount terminated

    Update posted Dec. 30, 2022: – The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder has received a request from Darcia Stebbens to halt the recount process for […]Full Article

    Over $4-million in funding secured for SLO County projects

    – Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) recently announced that over $4,000,000 in direct federal funding for community projects that benefit residents of San Luis Obispo […]Full Article

    Nomination period opens Tuesday for school board special election

    Anyone interested in running for office must complete paperwork by Friday, Jan. 20 – Next Tuesday, Dec. 27, signals the beginning of the nomination period […]Full Article

    DA, state prosecutors oppose bill to decriminalize hallucinogenic drugs

    ‘Science does not fully understand these drugs’ prosecutors say – Prosecutors in California announced this week that they strongly object to SB 58 (Senator Wiener), […]Full Article

    Volunteers wanted for Supplemental Sales Tax Oversight Committee

    Applications due by Wednesday, Feb. 1 – In Nov. of 2020, the voters of Paso Robles approved Measure J-20, a one-cent supplemental sales tax. A […]Full Article

    City hosting public hearing on water rate increases

    Public hearing slated for next Tuesday – The City of Paso Robles is proposing to gradually phase in water rate increases over the next five […]Full Article

    Volunteers wanted for Paso Robles Planning Commission

    Applications due by Feb. 10 – The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for three appointments to the Paso Robles Planning Commission. Appointments […]Full Article

    SLO mayor, councilmembers take oath of office

    Council declares election results – The San Luis Obispo City Council bid farewell to Carlyn Christianson on Friday as Mayor Erica A. Stewart, Councilmember Michelle […]Full Article

    House approves marriage equality bill co-sponsored by local congressman

    Respect for Marriage Act co-sponsored by Rep. Salud Carbajal to uphold marriage equality under federal law – Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted […]Full Article