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Sept 17-24, 2026 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Witnesses say Gaea Powell didn’t rent in AG, changed address before mayoral election - New Times San Luis Obispo

A popular social media account reviews Central Coast bites and sips - New Times San Luis Obispo

Arroyo Grande and Atascadero support Paso Robles’ ambulance service proposal - New Times San Luis Obispo

Student Guide 2026 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Sept 3-10, 2026 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Save Cuesta Inlet launches boat identification campaign to clear shoreline - New Times San Luis Obispo

Lucia Mar families struggle with after school care waitlist, parent says - New Times San Luis Obispo

Big Mamas bakes cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, and cheesecakes to perfection in Guadalupe and beyond - New Times San Luis Obispo

PG&E will pay SLO County $16 million for two of the five years of extended Diablo Canyon operations - New Times San Luis Obispo

Lebber’s dishes up seasonal pizza, small plates with flavor and fun - New Times San Luis Obispo

Health and safety risks from proposed Augusta St. residential complex weigh on neighborhood’s mind - New Times San Luis Obispo

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Sheriff’s Family Day celebrates 30 years of connecting community and first responders on Sept. 19 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Tourism booms in SLO County 40 years after 1980s prediction - New Times San Luis Obispo

Meet four local musicians who’ve been around longer than New Times - New Times San Luis Obispo

Visit Grover Beach’s only tasting room as the owners take to the skies for a new chapter - New Times San Luis Obispo

New Times revisits its pages and slices of SLO County history as it turns 40 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Education Today 2026 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Silver Sage brings garden coaching business to SLO County - New Times San Luis Obispo

HCD letter warns Grover Beach building measure could be voided - New Times San Luis Obispo

Templeton Area Advisory Group chair pleads guilty to felony - New Times San Luis Obispo

The stage adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters comes to the PAC in SLO Aug. 2 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Transport to Tokyo in a new Atascadero ramen spot - New Times San Luis Obispo

Templeton built its own library, now it want’s its tax dollars back - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO Mayor Erica Stewart faces a censure complaint from fellow City Councilmember - New Times San Luis Obispo

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Cal Poly’s Organic Field Day showcases student work to the public - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County reports low case count for diarrhea parasite, suggests precautions - New Times San Luis Obispo

Delayed Cal Poly housing project forces temporary overcrowding - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO Native Sacha Carlson brings his original rock to the Mid-State Fair on July 18 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Pismo Beach’s new sandwich shop is for the locals - New Times San Luis Obispo

Cambria’s wonderfully ridiculous mayor’s race is back - New Times San Luis Obispo

Oceano Community Services District rejects Flock camera amid surveillance concerns - New Times San Luis Obispo

Two SLO County activists want expensive Oceano Airport event audited - New Times San Luis Obispo

Funding gap puts Cambria skate park project at another crossroads - New Times San Luis Obispo

Eric Scot Tryon signs copies of I’m the Undertow at Coalesce Bookstore July 11 - New Times San Luis Obispo

White Buffalo Land Trust’s food products win a nationwide Good Food Award - New Times San Luis Obispo

Disagreement with No More Tall Buildings proponents leaves Grover Beach unclear about state law compliance - New Times San Luis Obispo

Public land users push back as federal Roadless Rule faces repeal - New Times San Luis Obispo

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SLO County DA Dan Dow doesn’t get his budget request for more positions - New Times San Luis Obispo

Ídola is bringing unique, natural wines to the downtown SLO tasting scene - New Times San Luis Obispo

June 11-18, 2026 - New Times San Luis Obispo

The two SLO County supervisors’ races are too close to call - New Times San Luis Obispo

Pride is alive: Queer speed dating, out in STEM, and Central Coast drag queens - New Times San Luis Obispo

Summer Guide 2026 - New Times San Luis Obispo

The duo on a mission to make the best bubbly on the Central Coast - New Times San Luis Obispo

Second District supervisor candidates discuss campaign differences - New Times San Luis Obispo

Central Coast tribes push to reclaim ancestors' remains and belongings - New Times San Luis Obispo

Common Ground task force recommends inclusive action to San Luis Coastal - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County’s self-styled watchdogs take it upon themselves to monitor the powerful - New Times San Luis Obispo

Lumina Thrift supports survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence through every purchase - New Times San Luis Obispo

Water concerns delay approval of San Miguel-area housing development - New Times San Luis Obispo

Jessica Puccinelli’s children’s book series helps people understand neurodivergence  - New Times San Luis Obispo

California investigates $120M Morro Bay wind lease exit - New Times San Luis Obispo

Best of SLO County 2026 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Sea + Green and Lilija bring handmade and vintage goods, clothing to SLO’s Mission Mall Plaza - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County DA warns South County group about breaking election law - New Times San Luis Obispo

Happy, an art show, opens on May 2 in Casa Ramos Art Gallery - New Times San Luis Obispo

Central Coast newcomer Michael Freeman helms an ambitious culinary transformation at Paso Robles Inn - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County pumps the brakes on a separatist group’s attempt to seize voter records across the state - New Times San Luis Obispo

Rural families bear the burden of Carrisa Plains’ lost middle school - New Times San Luis Obispo

Trinity United Methodist Church builds a garden to bring the community together - New Times San Luis Obispo

Council upholds approval for Ravine Water Park pool project - New Times San Luis Obispo

Pismo Beach voters could decide on four-year terms for mayor in November - New Times San Luis Obispo

Internationally renowned acoustic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel plays Fremont Theater - New Times San Luis Obispo

A Paso Robles Winery offers a more accessible tasting experience for college students - New Times San Luis Obispo

Rural parents urge AUSD to keep second teacher at Carrisa Plains - New Times San Luis Obispo

Meet filmmaking brothers Kyle and Carlos Plummer, Mike Farrell, and Haley Joel Osment  - New Times San Luis Obispo

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A SLO couple lost their street parking space after city staff resolved a complaint from City Councilmember Jan Marx - New Times San Luis Obispo

Learn about shearing sheep and regenerative farming through City Farm SLO - New Times San Luis Obispo

David Leader, Templeton Advisory Board Chair arrested over harassment - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County supervisors create fund to help children impacted by immigration enforcement - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO Master Chorale presents Joseph Haydn’s The Creation at the PAC in SLO  - New Times San Luis Obispo

Feed My Seoul is the only Korean food truck serving artisanal Asian barbecue in SLO and Santa Barbara counties - New Times San Luis Obispo

Almost three decades later, one resident still holds out hope for Cambria park - New Times San Luis Obispo

Sunny Acres stakeholders move through sluggish state grant process after the death of founder Dan DeVaul - New Times San Luis Obispo

Twig & Arrow Salon marks 10 years, rebrands as The Standard in SLO - New Times San Luis Obispo

First case of avian flu detected in a SLO County marine mammal in Morro Bay - New Times San Luis Obispo

Laird and Addis introduce bill to revive local funding from Diablo Canyon operations - New Times San Luis Obispo

Central Coast author Maylia Baird published her debut novel at age 19 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Sugar + Spoon caramels honor founder’s great-grandmother’s original recipe - New Times San Luis Obispo

San Miguel CSD deadlocked over vacant board seat amid past groundwater dispute - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County ponders the future of using treated sewage on land after moratorium extension - New Times San Luis Obispo

Winning Images Photo Contest 2026 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Velvet Kitty Tattoo Parlour embodies female energy in Atascadero - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO resident takes Cal Poly president to court for unreleased frat event addresses - New Times San Luis Obispo

Central Coast bakers deliver homemade goods to underserved children - New Times San Luis Obispo

Susannah Brown is the 30th Assembly District’s second Democratic candidate - New Times San Luis Obispo

Historic water system challenges force extended closure of Hearst Castle restrooms - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO’s former coin collector wants city acknowledgment as employee

The city of SLO wants registered voters to learn about its new voting system by November - New Times San Luis Obispo

Paid parking pilot program begins in Morro Bay - New Times San Luis Obispo

A Central Coast artist paints today’s landscapes for tomorrow’s remembrance - New Times San Luis Obispo

Riley Roddick of Hubba Wines in Paso Robles celebrates a decade in business - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO Planning Commission quashes two more frat permits - New Times San Luis Obispo

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Morro Bay City Council approves buying Morro Elementary for $5.3 million - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO resident Pete Biltoft uses AI tools to create visual images and music - New Times San Luis Obispo

The Culture food trailer wants to give you the best smashburger you’ve ever eaten - New Times San Luis Obispo

Avila Beach locals worry that rising vacation rentals are elbowing out long-term residents - New Times San Luis Obispo

Central Coast schools grapple with policy, politics, and transgender athlete participation - New Times San Luis Obispo

Paso Robles School District faces a $3.9 million budget deficit, potential staff cuts - New Times San Luis Obispo

Local Florencia Breda battles the nation’s top pastry chefs in Food Network’s The Ultimate Baking Championship - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO-Fi Recording Studio revives a SLO Town classic  - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO wants hard data on rentals through a unit registration system - New Times San Luis Obispo

Best of SLO 2026 Ballot - New Times San Luis Obispo

Solvang-based SB Limo shuttles wedding parties across the Central Coast - New Times San Luis Obispo

Get hitched in the sky with Central Coast hot air balloon adventures - New Times San Luis Obispo

Sun Canyon Florals brings whimsy and nature to wedding design - New Times San Luis Obispo

Orcutt Bakery calls dibs on the dessert table - New Times San Luis Obispo

Los Osos resident Ted Haines creates movie props and costumes from his home workshop - New Times San Luis Obispo

Libertine holds on to permit and live music shows - New Times San Luis Obispo

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Atascadero shop blends herbal wisdom with workshops and witchy wellness - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO Parks and Rec Commission tables Emerson dog park - New Times San Luis Obispo

Downtown SLO’s Libertine alleges unfair treatment after noise complaints put live music shows on the line - New Times San Luis Obispo

Former Paso Robles High School principal charged with DUI - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County Clerk-Recorder candidates talk campaign finance, election policies, and immigration enforcement - New Times San Luis Obispo

Right in the Eye features live music accompanying Georges Méliès' silent films at the Clark Center on Feb. 22 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Early Central Coast lavender proprietor continues sharing the flower’s many uses - New Times San Luis Obispo

Celebrate Life 5K co-founder and cancer survivor retraces steps from near-terminal diagnosis to remission - New Times San Luis Obispo

Furry friends get massaged relaxed and rebalanced at this unique clinic - New Times San Luis Obispo

Atascadero Unified teachers push back over no pay adjustment - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO City Council calls to keep Laguna Lake golf course accessible - New Times San Luis Obispo

With trial looming, new TAAG chair faces 24 charges tied to Templeton road dispute - New Times San Luis Obispo

Back by popular demand, Million Dollar Quartet returns to SLO Rep - New Times San Luis Obispo

Estefany Contreras’ celiac-safe Mexican bakery finds a new home in Grover Beach - New Times San Luis Obispo

The SLO City Council gave itself higher salaries as compensation for growing workloads and incentives for diverse candidates - New Times San Luis Obispo

With federal grant ending, Templeton cuts reserve firefighter program to fund full-time staff - New Times San Luis Obispo

Morro Bay City Council OKs paid parking pilot program at Embarcadero launch ramp - New Times San Luis Obispo

Lucia Mar Unified School District and its teachers’ union are embroiled in heated contract negotiations - New Times San Luis Obispo

Ephraim Pottery celebrates 14 years on the Central Coast and three decades in the making - New Times San Luis Obispo

CaliPaso expands along the Central Coast with a tasting room in Solvang - New Times San Luis Obispo

Highway 1 reopens ahead of schedule, but economic damage lingers in coastal communities - New Times San Luis Obispo

Scores of residents gather to hear report on SLO County Sheriff’s contact with ICE - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO switches to single vote method after settling voting rights lawsuit - New Times San Luis Obispo

Paso Robles school district plans to review transgender student policies - New Times San Luis Obispo

Artist Samantha Nye, whose work focuses on older nonbinary women, presents Web of Love at Cuesta College - New Times San Luis Obispo

Sichuan Kitchen ramps up unique dining experiences from its new location in SLO - New Times San Luis Obispo

A $200,000 settlement ends Cambria ex-fire chief lawsuit amid pattern of past firings - New Times San Luis Obispo

A group of Grover Beach residents worry that tall housing developments on West End will block coastal views - New Times San Luis Obispo

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Cal Poly roommates bring their dirty soda business to the SLO Farmers’ Market - New Times San Luis Obispo

Lucia Mar school district faces lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse, assault, and negligence - New Times San Luis Obispo

Morro Bay moves to regulate massage establishments as therapists push for professional recognition - New Times San Luis Obispo

Diablo Canyon wins Coastal Commission permit through 2030 - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLOMA is raising funds for an audacious expansion - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO Power is the door-to-door car detailing business run by high school freshmen planning for college - New Times San Luis Obispo

Gaea Powell will run for county clerk-recorder despite election fraud case - New Times San Luis Obispo

Central Coast artist teaches collage classes to help others on their cancer journeys - New Times San Luis Obispo

Port San Luis Harbor District pauses a $3 million grant for offshore wind study - New Times San Luis Obispo

As San Luis Coastal prepares for another round of budget cuts, music students and their parents wonder if athletics will be favored

Morro Bay Yarn Shop knits together community, craft, and calm - New Times San Luis Obispo

Cambria’s Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Management Plan set for first updates in 20 years  - New Times San Luis Obispo

Local children’s author and musician Diane Arkenstone releases The Robe of Rainbow Feathers - New Times San Luis Obispo

A Templeton farm brightens the horizon for a Santa Barbara County winery  - New Times San Luis Obispo

Former Gala executive director charged with multiple embezzlement counts - New Times San Luis Obispo

Some Oceano residents allege fumigant use is making them sick, but county and state officials say otherwise - New Times San Luis Obispo

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SLO County supervisors reject rent increase for Harmony-managed mobile home parks - New Times San Luis Obispo

City unanimously selects Black and Veatch to lead design of Atascadero’s wastewater treatment plant replacement - New Times San Luis Obispo

Graphic novelist Amy Chase to sign copies of Abuzz in Dr. Cain’s Comics  - New Times San Luis Obispo

Pono Pacific Kitchen launches craft vodka and gin label - New Times San Luis Obispo

Lucia Mar votes to retain appealed library books at Arroyo Grande High School - New Times San Luis Obispo

Holiday Guide 2025 - New Times San Luis Obispo

Oceano business owner Vanessa Rozo enters SLO County Clerk-Recorder race - New Times San Luis Obispo

Paso High principal arrested on campus for suspected DUI - New Times San Luis Obispo

Coastal Commission calls PG&E mitigation plan for Diablo extension insufficient - New Times San Luis Obispo

Yes Cocktail Co. and Roblar Winery are the best in the nation, USA Today says - New Times San Luis Obispo

A new historical display in the Cal Poly library celebrates Chicano students - New Times San Luis Obispo

PRJUSD trustee turns bus driver as district works to restore bus routes - New Times San Luis Obispo

A SLO County police department and the DA’s Office navigate the first stages of AI - New Times San Luis Obispo

A dog park is coming to a long-awaited Emerson Park revamp, but not everybody is on board - New Times San Luis Obispo

Morro Bay secures grant to remove abandoned boats from harbor - New Times San Luis Obispo

Morro Bay installs thermal-imaging cameras equipped with AI to help fight fires - New Times San Luis Obispo

Atascadero school district sued over Carrisa Plains middle school - New Times San Luis Obispo

New manager selected for SLO shooting range - New Times San Luis Obispo

Casa Ramos Art Gallery celebrates its first anniversary with a retrospective of its namesake, John Ramos, on Nov. 8 - New Times San Luis Obispo

A veteran uses his voice as a winemaker to spread awareness about mental health - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County braces for delayed CalFresh benefits in November - New Times San Luis Obispo

Locals weigh in on Proposition 50, California’s attempt to redraw congressional districts - New Times San Luis Obispo

Los Osos CSD looks at fire services options due to cost increases - New Times San Luis Obispo

San Luis Ambulance must compete to serve SLO County through bids process - New Times San Luis Obispo

From Paso Robles to the world, Atlas Animal Rescue saves dogs in need - New Times San Luis Obispo

A Central Coast couple celebrates one year of their signature hot sauce, Hot Lil Mama - New Times San Luis Obispo

The Bunker SLO hosts the immersive sound and light performance Memories of the Far Shore - New Times San Luis Obispo

Turtle Organization of SLO has been spreading the word about the shelled reptile for decades - New Times San Luis Obispo

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SLO County takes over San Simeon CSD amid leadership shortage - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County supervisors reject funding temporary Cecchetti bridge - New Times San Luis Obispo

Burgundian specialists Samra Morris and Molly Bohlman are making waves on the Central Coast - New Times San Luis Obispo

Photographer Abe Perlstein unveils behind-the-scenes photos from Re-Animator, screening Oct. 20 at the Bay Theatre - New Times San Luis Obispo

San Miguel CSD drops censure of board member after months of allegations - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County supervisors reject funding temporary Cecchetti bridge - New Times San Luis Obispo

In a rare move, the California Coastal Commission clears two SLO County properties for seawalls - New Times San Luis Obispo

Author John Hampsey will read from Soda Lake in Cal Poly’s Phillips Hall on Oct.17 - New Times San Luis Obispo

PRJUSD won’t fire high school coach for online Charlie Kirk remarks - New Times San Luis Obispo

The Land Conservancy will start charging for Pismo Preserve parking  - New Times San Luis Obispo

A Grover Beach chef, who competed on national TV, is gearing up for the next phase in his career - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County supervisor asks for more transparent Dana Reserve settlement  - New Times San Luis Obispo

The Tribune said its recent lawsuit exposed the need for stronger public record policies - New Times San Luis Obispo

Los Osos and Morro Bay residents hope to reopen two San Luis Coastal school sites for community benefit - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County poised to receive new incentive program to boost affordable multi-family homes - New Times San Luis Obispo

Family of Arroyo Grande stabbing victims calls for legislation to improve notification - New Times San Luis Obispo

Dreams to conserve Wild Cherry Canyon remain paused while Eureka Energy requests another appeals court hearing - New Times San Luis Obispo

Cerro Alto Veterinary is SLO County’s only 24/7 specialty and emergency pet hospital - New Times San Luis Obispo

Two-time Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate will represent herself against election fraud charges - New Times San Luis Obispo

The Dana Reserve project passes SLO County Planning Commission muster with fewer affordable homes - New Times San Luis Obispo

Oceano CSD board rejects Charles Varni twice for the parks and rec committee - New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO denies all findings in grand jury report about unsanctioned frat parties - New Times San Luis Obispo

Mercy Air 34’s Paso Robles base closure spells the end of the only air ambulance in SLO County - New Times San Luis Obispo

Lucia Mar calls for healthier food, bans homemade items for class parties - New Times San Luis Obispo

New FDA COVID-19 vaccine limits could further shrink SLO County’s old vaccine supply - New Times San Luis Obispo

Planning Commission wants Cal Poly to publish frat addresses to curb illegal parties | News | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo

Stuck in storage: Loss of funding for the county's History Center means decades' worth of artifacts won't see the light of day | News | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo County gets its first Waldorf-accredited school in Los Osos | Strokes & Plugs | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo

Sunsets at Pismo pays the price for Pismo Beach's zoning error

SLO County taps into HHAP funds rotating safe parking program | News | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo

Central Coast county education offices look at metrics beyond state assessments for student success

Locals concerned Homeland Security funding for SLO County Sheriff could aid ICE

Education today 2025: Growing minds

Potential tsunami from Russia earthquake misses SLO County

PG&E must pay back $43 million to customers for forced outage but critics worry about future costs | New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO creates committee to respond to report on illegal frat parties

Former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidates faces nine counts of election fraud charges

Caballero battery plant announces local donations after residents expressed safety concerns

Candidates emerge for SLO County's 2nd and 4th District supervisor races

Grand Jury report finds SLO failed to handle illegal frat parties

Paso Robles' Mercy Air 34 helicopter ambulance features new CPR device for immediate care

Save Cuesta Inlet looks for donations to purchase and preserve Cuesta Inlet | New Times San Luis Obispo

The Cal Poly swim and dive teams have been cut after they failed to raise $15 million to remain operational, but they are still campaigning for reinstatement in the future

Winning Images 2025: Central Coast photographers capture moments and more

SLO County wants residents of rabies after seeing three cases this year and provide tips for prevention

Cal Poly was vandalized again by pro-Palestinian activists

SLO County libraries are funded by county and city funds, safe from federal cuts—but some of their programs may not be

Grateful Dead tribute act Grateful Shred headlines the final day of the Live Oak Music Festival on June 15

SLO's Silent Book Club—not so silent—offers a safe and inclusive space for reading enthusiasts

Cal Poly's Matt Ritter and Michael Kauffmann release California trees field guide

Paso launches first child care study, aims to support workforce

Despite national and local tension, SLO’s queer community is finding ways to celebrate its history this Pride Month | New Times San Luis Obispo

Bruce Gibson to end career as 
2nd District supervisor in 2026

Free Mom Hugs’ Central Coast chapter embraces SLO County’s LGBTQ community | New Times San Luis Obispo

Pride 2025: Celebrate the season with the Gala Pride and Diversity Center, Free Mom Hugs, and nightlife

SLO greenlights first council compensation committee since 2020

Skate Cambria challenged to raise an additional $300,000 to make its skatepark a reality

Afro-Cuban musician Cimafunk headlines the first day of the Live Oak Music Festival on June 13

Morro Bay voted to continue its effort towards building a second roundabout, a controversial topic among council and residents

Morro Bay's City Council opted to fly only the American, state, and city flags at its City Hall, no longer raising the Pride flag in June

Brad Williams stops at the Performing Arts Center on June 6 as part of The Growth Spurt Tour

Drone's eye view: Pismo Beach pauses revamped drone ordinance

Health services face elimination as SLO County's proposes to balance $38 million budget deficit

SLO and Isla Vista have hosted raging parties for decades but local officials want them to stop due to public safety concerns | New Times San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly President Armstrong testified before Congress on May 7 to address how the university has handled antisemitism

Atascadero school board denies Carrisa Plains another teacher

Bacteria in Lopez distribution system triggers first-time boil water notice

South County Democratic Club rally at Lucia Mar opposes calls to change policy for trans students | New Times San Luis Obispo

County’s shooting range remains closed as Fish and Wildlife navigates new regulations | New Times San Luis Obispo

Paso Robles City Council appointed Chris Huot as city manager after a year of city conflict and controversy between former city manager and current council member

San Miguel discusses dissolving its community services district

SLO County DA urges Gov. Newsom to reverse parole for child murderer

Local special education specialist receives 'overwhelming' community support while fighting leukemia

The Baltimorons explores an unexpected romance between two misfits

The 25th annual Parkfield Bluegrass Festival runs May 8-11 with headliner Seth Mulder & Midnight Run

Quadruple threat: Writer, actor, director, and producer Jay Duplass wins the SLO Film Fest's Spotlight Award

Paso Robles, council member sue one another amid Tribune lawsuit

Cal Poly President Armstrong to testify at congressional antisemitism hearing in May

Parents demand policy changes for trans students at Lucia Mar

Pismo Beach tries to curb bluff-eroding squirrel population

SLO slaps Righetti with lawsuit for causing landslides in open space area and doing improper repairs

William Sievers fights for an overlooked strip on troubled Prado property | New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO Friday Night Live youth campaigns discourage underage drinking

Los Padres National Forest expected to be affected by executive order that expands logging

Vistra withdrew its Morro Bay battery plant application after a five-year effort | New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County police and store owners combat shoplifting using Prop. 36 and posting culprits on social media

Judge reverses Board of Supervisors' approval of Los Osos housing project map

The Civic Ballet of SLO presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at the PAC on April 18 and 19

Awarding-winning alternative rock act Carbon City Lights plays Rod & Hammer Rock on April 12

SLO's Bang the Drum Brewery asked to vacate after property owners stopped renovating its building

Thousands attended “Hands Off” protest at SLO County Courthouse on April 5 rallying against the Trump administration | New Times San Luis Obispo

SLO County kids learn life skills by playing chess with the Sandcastle Chess Club

Paso Robles school board approves $6.4 million in renovations for Georgia Brown Dual Immersion School

SLO's Sunny Acres could become a health campus by Restorative Partners and Homekey+ funds

Cambrian skaters are frustrated with the CSD after it considered moving the skate park’s proposed location | New Times San Luis Obispo

Revamped SLO County ordinance can bring more school district housing

Cal Poly gives swim team the goal to fundraise $25 million by June to remain operational

Super shuffle: Controversy surrounding the Atascadero school district's superintendent pick pushed its board to reconsider

SLO nonprofit Kid CAT helps those incarcerated as youth prepare for life beyond prison

Cal Poly's efforts to reign in 'St. Fratty's Day' partying created a more peaceful weekend than recent years

Arroyo Grande revamps ordinance after a two-year domestic well fight

Former county Social Services employee 
claims workplace hostility in lawsuit

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CJ's BBQ offers Southern comfort food with a SLO twist

Paso Robles joins joint authority for water basin usage despite public opposition

The Tribune is suing Paso Robles and Councilmember Chris Bausch, alleging violation under the Public Records Act

CalCoastNews' Karen Velie faces a defamation lawsuit stemming from alias accusations

Cuesta College’s recent campus climate survey revealed staff and administration don’t feel supported by college leadership | New Times San Luis Obispo

A SLO County group asks for Palestinian recognition as Assemblymember Dawn Addis introduced an ethnic studies bill

Tulsa fabric artist Rachel B. Hayes has two new installations in SLO

Grover Beach eyes sewer rate increase after Measure G-24 repealed the last one

Fine artist and muralist artist Colleen Gnos shows a collection of tiki-themed paintings in SLO's The Bunker starting March 7

SLO County's crisis stabilization unit closes after under-use

Weddings 2025: Trendy ways to say I do

Despite enhanced safety features, Nipomo residents are concerned about Caballero battery plant

San Luis Coastal saves counselors from deficit-closing layoffs

The Greasy Wiener food truck offers SLO County a different type of wiener—locally made, cooked in oil, and full of flavor

Multi-media artist Daisy Patton's work is in Cuesta's art gallery

Despite enhanced safety features, Nipomo residents are concerned about Caballero battery plant

About 1,500 protest in SLO County against Trump administration | New Times San Luis Obispo

A new pet salon moves to SLO

Family Counseling and Trauma Healing Center combines Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to speed up recovery

Nonprofit City Farm SLO grows produce through regenerative farming, teaching kids the importance of hard work

Pioneering architect Lawrence Scarpa's artwork is at SLO's MYLR Bookstore and Gallery

SLO County doulas address the importance of lactation education after pregnancy

Central Coast Floats in SLO offers floatation services to alleviate anxiety and depression

Health and Wellness 2025: We talk lactation consultants, float pods, and ketamine-assisted therapy

SLO becomes home for a family who survived the Palisades Fire | New Times San Luis Obispo

Pismo Beach's Coastal Surgical Institute wins state award for ambulatory surgical services

Dana Reserve developers hit with new lawsuit over environmental impact concerns

Customers showed up to support new Atascadero barbecue joint struggling amid downtown construction

Cambria artist Margaret Biggs presents Landscapes of My Mind at Edna Contemporary through March 5

Amid conflict between two Paso Robles city officials, some believe two local news organizations’ coverage has sensationalized the controversy | New Times San Luis Obispo

Grover Beach Police Department hosts educational academy

SLO County, DOJ reach settlement 
to improve jail conditions

SLO County names queer musician and Morro Bay High School dropout Caleb Nichols poet laureate

Kaleidos Wine of Paso Robles is still artisanal, sustainable, and quality-focused after 20 years

Morro Bay closely monitors Moss Landing battery plant fire in Monterey County amid Vistra's pending application

Parent pushback: In less than a week, parents convinced San Luis Coastal to take its TK program off the budget cut list

SLO County gets a new 5th District supervisor who’s focused on ‘essentialism’ | New Times San Luis Obispo

The Dana Adobe needs volunteers to help preserve the history of the 130-acre property

SLO County court rules against Coastal Commission in favor of Cambria landowners

Locals Joe and Justine Florence hope for a February launch of Shrine Brewery at SLO's Duncan Alley

Local author Froggy Phevoli writes Side Effect, a young adult sci-fi story

The People's Kitchen of SLO has served the hungry since 1984 with the help of volunteers and 40 local organizations

The Atascadero Printery Foundation is committed to restoring its namesake building

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StoryLabs brings connection to those working remotely in Atascadero

SLO County voted to reject the end of forced prison labor amid reported voter confusion

Morro Bay Bird Festival, Art Center Morro Bay celebrate local avians

A Central Coast transplant's deep dive into Utah's soda culture

LAFCO approves SLO County's takeover of Oceano fire services

U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposes the monarch for the endangered species list amid diminishing numbers | New Times San Luis Obispo

Christmas at the Ranch returns with more lights, sights, and Disney train cars

Failed Paso City Council candidate files claim against city

New book Sideways Uncorked is an ode to the 20-year-old movie that made pinot noir a star

PCPA's Beauty and the Beast is a sweeping spectacle

Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary stakeholders start preparing for the future

Atascadero’s Community Action Team is trying to address the core issues of homelessness | New Times San Luis Obispo

Cheryl Strahl's images of cowboy country hang at The Photo Shop in SLO

The Paso Robles School Board has started its work to address racism in classrooms

SLO County’s Gala Pride and Diversity Center accuses former executive director of stealing funds | New Times San Luis Obispo

You voted: Local election results from state and city races to bond measures and sales tax

Cambria is home to one of California’s last remaining 19th-century Chinese temples | New Times San Luis Obispo

Whitney Bedford's solo show at SLOMA highlights what's been lost by looking back at historic landscapes

Downtown SLO's new Feral Kitchen and Lounge offers eclectic eats and drinks

Three seats are up for grabs on the Lucia Mar school board this election

Candidates blame renewable energy disputes for Morro Bay’s uncontested City Council and mayor races | New Times San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly animal science students provide veterinary care to pets of homeless individuals

Online Atascadero cat dispute sparks owners' rights debate

SLO jury convicts Atascadero barber 
Nate Abate on three counts of sexual assault

SLO Superior Court's certified facility dog, Edgar, eases the legal process for surviors of trauma

Hoof patrol: This issue features the Central Coast's cutest pets and more

SLO County Democrats organize letter-writing campaign for infrequent voters in key swing states

Paso Robles school board candidate Hunter Breese has a formal complaint filed against him for alleged election fraud

Los Osos start-up Salty Bagel is on a gluten-free roll

The Bunker SLO hosts political, anti-Trump activism show What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

AG Mayoral candidates discuss water solutions, public comment, and city developments

Paso Robles school board approves teacher inclusivity training amid increasing racism in classrooms | New Times San Luis Obispo

Tensions rise at Cal Poly among student protestors, university officials, and Jewish students

Three women testify in first week of Atascadero barbershop owner's rape trial

NatureTrack provides Central Coast wheelchair users with more beach access through Freedom Trax program

Studios on the Park in Paso Robles hosts Halloween pumpkin sculpting demoDIY pumpkin

San Luis Coastal school district finds a new challenger in Erica Baltodano for a board seat

Some Cal Poly transfers can earn a bachelor’s degree on community college campuses | New Times San Luis Obispo

Autumn Arts Annual 2024

SLO County Democratic and Republican parties talk campaign money

Battle for control: Grover Beach's mayoral race highlights city's current division

Community for all: Cuesta College opens new Affinity Center to help connect students to campus resources

A fresh starch: A group of six Cal Poly students designed 
a new way to sustainably package potatoes

Paso Robles and Los Olivos wines find intimate harmony at upcoming dinner gathering

SLO Rep celebrates 20 years of the Ubu's Other Shoe staged-reading series

Glimpse the future: Cal Poly's Upward Bound program gives underserved high schoolers a shot at attending college

Renters, you have rights: A guide to your basic rights and helpful resources

Student Guide 2024

Coastal Commission appeal challenges Moonstone motel project in Cambria

Dana Reserve in Nipomo moves closer 
to becoming a reality

Talley family of Arroyo Grande nabs Agriculturalist of the Year award, raises next generation of leaders

Cuesta College showcases works of nine Mexican artists living on the border of San Diego and Tijuana

Proposition 1 brings unanswered questions regarding state funding allocation to SLO County's Behavioral Health Department

Dam it up: North County cities are using man-made and natural beaver dams to control erosion and fire in the Salinas Riverbed

Community infighting dominates Grover Beach's executive pay increase discussion

County residents butt heads with harbor commissioners over offshore wind

Ben's Automotive Decor's new space offers a coffee shop and car creations in Atascadero

Dine outdoors at Ciao Papi in Paso with happy hour every day, poolside at the classic River Lodge motel

Sentinel Peak Resources' new crude oil tanker truck proposal upsets SLO and Santa Barbara county residents

Fish flop: Environmental groups allege that SLO County isn't doing enough to help steelhead populations succeed in Arroyo Grande Creek

Forever candidate: Donald Hedrick has run for office in the city of SLO since 2006

A summer gift: Despite one resident's protests, the Cambria Christmas Market nabs a 15-year permit to keep its holiday cheer going into the future

Morro Bay artist Kirk Psenner connects with his younger self through sculpture

Il Cortile owners open Parchetto, a California bistro that pays homage to Paso's Downtown City Park

New enhancements: High school students in the Lucia Mar school district can expect some fun new classes this upcoming school year

Prioritizing teen health: CAPSLO wants to give high school students more access to mental health help

Election surprises: SLO County residents tell us how they feel about recent events in the 2024 presidential race

Dogs allowed in Paso Robles parks after 40 years

55 Fiction: The world’s shortest stories, with a twist

JonnyBoy’s Bagelry becomes Atascadero’s first Jewish deli, honoring owner Emilie Goldstein’s dad and his roots

County Supervisors will split Dana Reserve property tax revenue with Nipomo Community Services District

Federal Victims of Crime Act fund cuts darken the future of local resource groups

Pismo Beach is the only agency left on the Central Coast Blue water project

Public participation? Zoombombers cause local cities to rethink their virtual meeting policies

Golden State Wind will begin 
ocean surveys for offshore wind

PCPA's Little Shop of Horrors is big, bold, and bloody brilliant

Hope on Park brings curated curiosity to wine tasting in downtown Paso Robles

Soaring appeal fees leave SLO residents worried about feeling the pinch when participating in the public input process

Connecting communities: Amid opposition and a lawsuit, the Coastal Commission approved a paved 1.25-mile trail between Morro Bay and Cayucos

Cal Poly Cat Program calls for summer volunteers

County supervisors halt cannabis business tax increase

California Hot Dogs expands with new drive-through destination

SLO Muesum of Art's Outlandish exhibit highlights water's importance in BIPOC communities

Higuera Apartments will gain safe drinking water through SLO annexation with the help of the state water board

Staying afloat: CSU system says merger of troubled Cal Maritime with Cal Poly could benefit both universities

Harmony Pottery Works showcases more than 100 California artists

Women Making Waves unites Breda SLO and gay rights advocate Donna Cruciani for a Pride-themed chocolate workshop

Coastal Commission eases path 
to lifting Los Osos' building freeze

Atascadero City Council doesn't make Pride Month proclamation

Winning Images 2024: Local photographers share their view of the world for our annual photography contest

Trail connection? SLO County moves closer to initiating eminent domain proceedings over Bob Jones Trail easements

SLO County native Emwyn Powers releases a novel set on the Central Coast about a woman's personal and spiritual awakening

Atascadero mulls over potential shopping cart ordinance

Hana's Korean BBQ brings the traditional taste of Korea from the Bay Area to Paso Robles

Overdue breakthrough: The Pride in Mental Health Act hopes to make accessible mental health care services for LGBTQ-plus youth the law

Connection, socialization: Pacific Pride Foundation's Lavender Elders program is designed to bring older LGBTQ-plus folks together

Pride 2024

Yes Cocktail Co. of Paso is making a splash in the beverage industry with awards, expansion, and more

With California facing a $68 billion deficit, Gov. Newsom looks to cut funding to foster care services

Stalled out: Cambria's CSD is trying to overcome almost a decade of failing to get a permanent permit for its water facility

California airports stand to benefit from lawmakers and scientists' attempts to disrupt 'forever chemicals'

Summer Guide 2024

Sail into summer: The Live Oak Music Festival is just around the corner

SLO City Council reduces downtown parking costs after complaints

Duo exhibition at Gallery Los Olivos showcases soulful abstracts by SLO-based artist Christine Marie

Let's Crave It Crepes opens new brick-and-mortar shop in Arroyo Grande

As pro-Palestinian protests grow at Cal Poly, some Jewish students express feelings of isolation and fear

Leftovers: The county cleans up what's left at Oklahoma Avenue as it faces a lawsuit over the safe parking site's closure

Recall effort against Bruce Gibson fails with insufficient signatures

Purposeful Edna Valley's freshly bottled olive oil helps Central Coast FFA students achieve agricultural goals

The Central Coast Artists Collective doesn't discriminate when it comes to art or artists

Atascadero residents are responsible for 30 miles of rural roads, and the city is considering extending a tax measure to continue helping with funds

Uphill battle: With 11 active lawsuits, Friends of Oceano Dunes fights for the right to play on the dunes

Cambria's Cruise Control Gallery aims to be the last art stop on the way to Big Sur

Bishop's at SLO Public Market offers farm-fresh products and meals to go

Welcome Home Village set to join SLO County Health Agency campus

Two residents sued Atascadero for flood damage, increasing the list 
of storm-related lawsuits in SLO County

Controversy erupts in Arroyo Grande, again, over City Hall Pride flag

Ancestral Treats is a locally sourced single-ingredient dog treat brand with roots in Cambria

Race path for upcoming Morro Bay Ironman is still up in the air

Female forward: Actor turned writer-director Heather Graham wins the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival King Vidor Award for Excellence in Filmmaking

Access to education: FAFSA's new application process was supposed to make it easier for students to apply for help with college tuition, but it did the opposite for some

Growing Grounds celebrates four decades of providing purpose

Arroyo Grande pulls out of Central Coast Blue over cost

Mirazur in Los Osos serves European-American bistro delicacies by the water

Great American Melodrama's The Fish Whisperer deserves loud lauding

Two local fishermen groups sue developers, the California Coastal Commission, and the California State Lands Commission over offshore wind projects

Free to flow: The FDA changes guidelines for LGBTQ-plus men who want to donate blood

Nipomo's Phillips 66 refinery 
is taking steps toward demolition

California bars and clubs must offer drug testing kits for common date-rape drugs starting July 1

Arroyo Grande could deny a domestic water well despite protests in its favor

Nipomo's Phillips 66 refinery 
is taking steps toward demolition

Cake specialist Trina Galvan opens Drizzle Bakery in SLO

Local artist Chloe Arline brings her dreams to life with paint

The SLO County Board of Supervisors recommended a 20-year extension of Diablo Canyon operations

Atascadero evolution: The city's downtown is getting a facelift this summer, while staff work on a vision for Atascadero's future

Heather Moreno wins 5th District Supervisor race

Atascadero considers local sales tax measure for November ballot

CAPSLO earmarks nearby Prado Road property for family services

SLO REP takes on emotions and deep thinking in What the Constitution Means To Me

Good Witch Farm in Lompoc delivers microgreens around SLO County

Board of Supervisors opts to keep Oceano's airport operating, improve it

Battling the system: CSU faculty question both the union that represents them and the system they work within

Nipomo residents are upset about a new housing development

Forest Service gets green light to temporarily ban camping on county beach

Cobi Moules pulls 1980s horror films and landscapes together to put queer bodies in spaces that once limited them

Change of ownership and new vinyl vibe transform Jan's Place in SLO

A draft ordinance that aims to add more teeth to noise violation enforcement will soon hit the Board 
of Supervisors' table

Spring Arts Annual 2024

Take a drive along the Central Coast to visit the newly rebranded California Nature Art Museum

Beso Cocina in Nipomo plates up fusion with a Mexican twist

Beso Cocina in Nipomo plates up fusion with a Mexican twist

SLO and Santa Barbara counties work together to address Santa Maria Riverbed homeless encampments

Deep clean: PG&E needs to dredge Diablo Canyon's cove to unclog 
the intake system that helps the nuclear reactors stay cool

Three residents at the Sea Haven Apartments filed lawsuits against People's Self-Help Housing for negligence

Cambria's ex-fire chief was fired from at least one previous job, which he also sued over

Laird and Addis lead in state races

Carbajal and Panetta lead in their congressional races

Moreno emerges as supervisor race frontrunner in early vote count

Lena Rushing and Co. showcase the strange side of storytelling with new Bunker exhibition

Chef Rusty Quirk puts her unique stamp on legendary Linnaea's Café in downtown SLO

Green Party candidate calls for fresh leadership in the 19th District

Weddings 2024

SLO County's 5th District race heats up with fiery mailers

Arroyo Grande High invited to perform Silent Sky at international festival

California mushroom growers are backing a bill that would only allow mushrooms that are fully cultivated in the state to bear 'California Grown' stickers

Cal Poly abruptly postpones its annual Social Justice Teach In

District in disarray: The San Simeon CSD discusses divesting water and wastewater services due to millions in capital project costs

Former Cambria fire chief sues community services district for wrongful termination

SLO kicks off public comment period for parking rate study

Great American Melodrama's Grave Mistakes is rave-worthy

Slide on over to Cafe DeVille for sliders during pop-ups and its upcoming grand opening

Funk vs. Moreno: All eyes are on SLO County's 5th District supervisor race this March, where two Atascadero elected officials face off

County officials say if Proposition 1 passes, it could mean less funding, fewer programs for SLO County Behavioral Health

Beehive brings the boogie and celebrates famous 60s singers at SLO Rep

SLO's Duncan Alley is gaining traction as a beverage hub

Homeless union poised to file restraining order against SLO County

Health and Wellness 2024

Clerk-Recorder's Office finds write-in supervisor candidate ineligible

Paso Robles delays downtown parking program changes

Judge rules in election recount requester's favor for debt settlement trial

Just Baked grows to include a savory and sugary brick-and-mortar bakery in downtown Paso Robles

Art After Dark expands its scope with Black History Month events

Amid protests, Congressman Salud Carbajal talks current events, central issues in Arroyo Grande

Trickle-down toxin: SLO County sues PFAS chemical manufacturers to recoup costs of environmental damage, including water contamination near the regional airport

Homeless union 
hits county, CAPSLO 
with civil rights lawsuit

Potential statewide ballot measure could block 
gender-affirming care for transgender students

Strike's over: CSU faculty end planned week-long action after one day with an agreement some union members see as not good enough

The SLO Rent Coalition and 5th District Supervisor candidate Susan Funk shed light on renter woes and potential solutions

Local port debates participating in wind energy project

Dominique Benavidez's Agridulce creates gourmet Latin American and Asian fare for private dinners and events

First Ladies of Disco brings groovy dance tunes to the Clark Center

Supervisors want to set up redistricting commission through state legislation

You can't stay here: Homeless advocates criticize Morro Bay's new camping ordinances, ask for more homeless outreach

Advocacy and assistance: MICOP, CAUSE volunteers give back to historically underserved communities and rally for change

Farm to stable: SLO County animal lovers have more than dog- and cat-focused organizations to volunteer for

To Be Honest Bev Co. in San Luis Obispo launches a booze-free, hemp-infused gin alternative

Camera, a new movie filmed in Morro Bay, screens at The Bay Theatre on Jan. 20

Grover Beach City Council members threatened with recall attempt

Healing hounds: The local Alliance of Therapy Dogs chapter spreads compassion through volunteer Elise Mebel and her therapy dog, Moosh

Shoe Palace asks SLO to reduce its rent

Cal Poly's electrifying parade float hits the streets with help from Templeton High School alumna

High surf batters coastal cities, causing damage and one death

Hot chicken edition: We tried the trendiest chicken around to see which spice reigns supreme

The Bunker SLO showcases hawks, transformation, and creativity in new murals

Year in Review: SLO County is still recovering from 2023, starting with the historic damage wrought by January's storms

Charles Varni takes over as OCSD board leader

Hearst heist history: A new novel explores the drama and unexpected twists of Patty Hearst's 1974 kidnapping

Last-Minute Gift Guide 2023

PCH Shave Ice and Boba marries a love for the California Coast with Hawaii and the Philippines

LGBTQ-plus supporters rally against anti-transgender panel at Cal Poly

School politics: Paso's outgoing superintendent, Curt Dubost, reflects on a 'wild ride' as the search starts for his replacement

Whisk your favorite oenophile to wine country without leaving home

SLO County awaits FEMA approval to begin construction on hundreds of sites damaged by the 2023 winter storms

Lost, left behind: Youth looking for mental health help in SLO County face a lack of service providers, residential treatment facilities

Art in limbo: The California Arts Council's attempts to change its policies put SLO County arts programs in jeopardy

Off-centered cheer: Shake up your holiday table with showstopper dinners that aren't just turkey or ham

SLO for the holidays: Not every Cal Poly student can make it home for the holidays, so where do they go?

Holiday Guide 2023

15th Annual New Times Music Awards winners for 2023

Paint Your Pet brings accessible art fun to immortalizing your furry—and sometimes not-so-furry—friends

SLO City Council partly relieves downtown parking costs

Corrupt dealings: Another DOJ indictment comes forward in the pay-to-play allegations involving late supervisor Adam Hill

Noll Inc. wants the regional water board to take accountability for wrongfully accusing it of contaminating groundwater

Rambling Spirits in the SLO Public Market grows from a cocktail bar to a full-fledged restaurant

Downtown San Luis Obispo businesses are struggling to stay afloat in the face of changing times

SLO County residents of Palestinian descent rally

Paso Robles farm Reves de Moutons debuts its new venture Black Market Cheese Co.