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Cunningham names Lompoc nurse as district’s ‘Woman of the Year’

–Last week, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) announced that he has named Thao Carey, a Lompoc-based nurse, as the 35th Assembly District’s Woman of […] Full Article

Highway 1 at Rat Creek to open to traffic by April 30

–Caltrans announced today it will reopen Highway 1 at Rat Creek in Monterey County by April 30 – nearly two months ahead of its target […] Full Article

South Monterey County battery storage project serving Apple set to go

–An Apple-backed battery storage project at California Solar Flats in southern Monterey County is poised to go ahead after key permits were issued by county […] Full Article

CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY 46 WEST ROUNDABOUT AT VINEYARD DRIVE CONTINUES WITH ADJUSTMENT TO TEMPORARY FOUR-WAY STOP NEXT WEEK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – Caltrans will begin the next phase of construction to install a roundabout on Highway 46 West at Vineyard Drive with a minor change in the configuration of the temporary 4-way stop beginning the week of April 11. Motorists are encouraged to observe the speed limit and be observant of posted stop signs as they approach this intersection which remains an active construction zone. The contractor for this $4 million project is CalPortland Construction of Santa Maria, CA. This project is expected to be complete this summer. Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones. For traffic updates on other state highways in San Luis Obispo County, travelers may contact Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-549-3318 or can visit the District 5 website at: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5

Construction of Highway 46 roundabout at Vineyard Drive continues

Adjustment to temporary four-way stop scheduled next week –Caltrans will begin the next phase of construction to install a roundabout on Highway 46 West at […] Full Article

Two injured after being ejected from vehicle during rollover

–Two people were ejected from a single vehicle during a rollover collision that occurred Monday. Both have moderate injuries, according to Cal Fire. Two helicopters […] Full Article

Library of Congress exhibit has arrived in San Luis Obispo

Library of Congress exhibit arrives in San Luis Obispo

–After a one-year delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, a special traveling exhibit from the Library of Congress has arrived in San Luis Obispo. The exhibit […] Full Article

Beads and books beat COVID by the bay

–To say the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into retail business in downtown Morro Bay would be an understatement. For several weeks, all stores were […] Full Article

Cal Poly and its students infuse $1 billion into Central Coast, study says

–Cal Poly’s economic contributions ripple throughout the county, region and state like a wave, supporting thousands of jobs and generating more than $1.6 billion in […] Full Article

County parks set to receive a $18.25 million grant for Bob Jones Trail

County parks awarded $18.25 million grant for the Bob Jones Trail

–The California Transportation Commission recently approved funding recommendations for Cycle 5 of the Active Transportation Program, including $18.25 million for the Bob Jones Trail extension […] Full Article

Fort Hunter Liggett administers its first COVID-19 vaccines

–U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett in Monterey County administered its first round of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to the workforce and tenants at the […] Full Article