Region

May 1 is the end of open backyard burn season

–May 1, 2020, in accordance with the Public Resources Code, marks the end of the open burn season. Burning authorized under Backyard Burn Permits issued […]Full Article

Go see the wildflowers in season for fresh air and recreation, while maintaining physical distancing

“Using the term shelter at home does not literally mean that people should not leave their homes for essential activities or fresh air and […]Full Article

Lockdown protest planned in San Luis Obispo Sunday

–A non-partisan protest event is planned in San Luis Obispo on Sunday to protest the lockdown. “We are protesting not only the lock-down, but for […]Full Article

COVID-19 halts grand jury application process

–This is the time of year that San Luis Obispo County starts the process of recruiting jurors for next year’s Grand Jury, but the Covid-19 […]Full Article

Petition started calling for re-opening of lakes in North County

–A petition is in circulation calling for the re-opening of North County lakes, which reside in Monterey County, given appropriate social distancing measures. As of […]Full Article

Amtrak adjusts train schedules, employs additional safety measures

–As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which oversees the […]Full Article

State Commission grants temporary protections for mountain lions

–This week, southern California and central coast mountain lions were placed under the protection of the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) while they are being […]Full Article

County airport receives $20-million federal grant

–The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) has been awarded a $20 million grant as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic […]Full Article

COVID-19: California, Oregon, Washington announce Western States Pact for reopening economies

West Coast states agree region will move toward reopening based on health outcomes SACRAMENTO — On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown […]Full Article

Governor releases funds to support child care services for essential workers, vulnerable populations

–Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday the release of $100 million to support child care services, and to support child care providers who are stepping […]Full Article