County News

Stormwater Program display featuring litter cleaned up by volunteers across San Luis Obispo County in 2019.

Stormwater Program Puts Trash on Display in New Government Center

An innovative new display in the New Government Center features local, volunteer-collected litter to raise awareness and promote opportunities to help the County of San Luis Obispo keep waterways safe and clean.

Ramona Lock holds up her 'Golden Mouse Award' during her retirement party at the Behavioral Health Department

Behavioral Health Technician Celebrates Retirement

Ramona Lock dedicated 18 years as a Health Agency Department Personal Technician before she retired this month.

Nathaniel Alexander Jara (DOB 12/21/1997), Gabriel Luis Garay (DOB 07/04/1998), Robert Joseph Garay (DOB 07/20/1991)

Murder Charges Filed Against Three Defendants for Oceano Gang Shooting

Robert Joseph Garay (29), Gabriel Luis Garay (21), and Nathaniel Alexander Jara (21) have been charged with first degree murder for the shooting death of Daniel Fuentes (41) in Oceano on April 2...

Atascadero Library to Host Photography Exhibit 'People and Places'

Atascadero Library will host a photography exhibit September 3 through November 30 featuring local photographers.

The Board of Supervisors and Child Support Services Staff

August is National Child Support Awareness Month

The County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors proclaims August 2019 as Child Support Awareness month.

No Charges Filed Against Skeeter Mangan For Possessing Police Chief’s Misplaced Firearm

District Attorney Dan Dow announced that no charges will be filed against Mr. Skeeter Carlos Mangan, of Los Osos, CA, for taking and possessing a Glock .380 firearm that was mistakenly left by San...

Jason Lott, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Libraries host U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Attorney

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries will offer educational programs on Trademark Basics in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, and Arroyo Grande.

Beau Even Brigham, dob 5-1-1986, booking photo.

Jury Convicts Beau Evan Brigham of Soliciting the Murder of his Step-Mother

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo County jury found Riverside, California resident Beau Evan Brigham (33) guilty of soliciting the murder of his step-mother using a...

Los Osos Hosts Mental Health Services Act Town Hall

The County’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs and plans will be the focus of a town hall presentation and meeting on Wednesday, August 28, 5:00-6:30pm at the Los Osos Schoolhouse (Los...

Local County Leaders Raise Awareness During National Foster Care Month

Mayors and City Council Members Answer the Call to Help Youth in their Community

Carmel Helene to Perform Free Concert at San Luis Obispo Library on August 11

Vocalist and guitarist Carmel Helene will be playing a free concert at the San Luis Obispo Library at 2:30pm on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Public Workshop on Sustainable Groundwater Management and Planning

The County of San Luis Obispo in partnership with the City of San Luis Obispo and the Groundwater Sustainability Commission invite basin pumpers and interested stakeholders to attend a public...

Community Invited to Forum This Week Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Costs

Residents and organizations in and near San Luis Obispo are invited to give their perspective and input this week about PG&E's requests related to its Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.

Southerly River Road Bridge at Huerhuero Creek

Closure of River Road at Huerhuero Creek in Paso Robles

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works has closed River Road approximately 1.5 miles south of Wellsona Road until further notice.

County of San Luis Obispo Citizen Self Service Portal home page

Planning and Building Launches New Online Services

Apply online for Renewable Energy Permits and ePermits, pay fees, schedule building inspections.

Prepare for Local Disasters with New ReadySLO.org Website

The County Office of Emergency Services (OES) launched a new one stop resource today for San Luis Obispo County residents and visitors focused on emergency preparedness and response.

SLO County Homeless Numbers Rise 32 Percent Since Last Count

The County of San Luis Obispo has released the results of the 2019 Homeless Point in Time Count.

Shower the People volunteers will be offering showers

San Luis Obispo Library Partnering with Shower the People to Offer Complimentary Showers on Sundays

The San Luis Obispo Library is partnering with Shower the People, a local non-profit, to offer complimentary showers every Sunday.

Jim Pinedo Sentenced to Life in Prison for Domestic Violence Related Attempted Murder with a Firearm

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Jim Pinedo (38) has been sentenced to 14 years plus 25 years to life for attempted murder with a firearm and other domestic violence related charges.

The County of SLO has been named a Stepping Up Innovator County.

County Named “Innovator County” for Stepping Up

The County of San Luis Obispo was recently named a 'Stepping Up Innovator County' for meeting three key criteria suggested by the Stepping Up Initiative.

County to Disburse Millions to Ease Local Impacts of Diablo Canyon Plant Closure

The County of San Luis Obispo received $28.35 million over the past week as the 2019 allotment of state-mandated funds that will help ease the local public health, safety and economic impacts of...

Pay Taxes on Unsecured Property by September 3rd to Avoid Penalties

Owners of taxable unsecured business or personal property must pay their tax bills by September 3rd this year to avoid a 10% penalty.

Assessor Tom Bordonaro Confirms Strong Growth

Property assessment roll increases for 2019