County News

Dan Dow announced today that he, along with his colleagues in the California District Attorneys Association, publicly call for withdrawal of Senate Bill 82 because it is absurdly unsafe for Californians.

The County of San Luis Obispo is pleased to welcome Rebecca Campbell, our new Assistant County Administrative Officer.

Vaccines remain widely available and effective against known variants

The Behavioral Health Department welcomed Amanda Getten, LMFT as the Quality Support Services Division Manager more than a year ago and, despite the impact of the pandemic, the Division has shown outstanding success. Amanda has been an outstanding leader within the department since 2013.

District Attorney Dan Dow and State Senator John Laird, who represents the Central Coast, met to discuss public safety legislation that is pending before the California Legislature in Sacramento.

Former Morro Bay High School teacher and swim coach Tyler Andree (25) was sentenced to serve 120 days in the county jail, be placed on supervised felony probation, and to register as a sex offender for 20 years for his crimes of having sex with a 17-year-old student and communicating with a minor with intent to commit a sexual crime.

As businesses continue to face the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of San Luis Obispo offered Small Business Grant opportunities to provide relief for local small businesses.

Common-sense precautions support a safe, enjoyable visit

Vaccines remain widely available and effective against known variants

The County of San Luis Obispo Earns Top Project of the Year Award from Environment + Energy Leader

Learn six ways to lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke.

During the Mid-State Fair weekends, mussel sniffing canines are helping public officials at Lake Nacimiento inspect vessels for invasive aquatic species – otherwise known as quagga or zebra mussels.

An Environmental Scoping Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on July 19, 2021 at 2PM.

264 SLO County residents have died from COVID-19; Vaccines are highly effective and plentiful

Join us on August 5th for a public workshop to review and comment on the Draft Avila Community Plan.

One month after DA Dow urged in writing, Governor Newsom reversed the Board of Parole Hearings earlier decision to release Royce Casey, one of three who were convicted and sentenced to prison for the 1995 horrific murder of Arroyo Grande High School Freshman Elyse Pahler.

Walmart agrees to pay $9,000 for violating the Business and Professions Code when selling disinfecting wipes at an exorbitant profit during the pandemic emergency in 2020.

Officials remind residents to avoid mosquito bites and drain standing water

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — This evening, the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport will begin nighttime rehabilitation work on its primary runway. Tonight from 10pm – 5am, the runway will be closed for the construction efforts, and no flights will be permitted during this time.

After a five-day long jury trial, a San Luis Obispo County jury found Oceano resident Jason Delante Wheeler (38) guilty of eight felony sex crimes, including four counts of forcible rape of a minor.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay connected during extreme heat.

Eviction moratorium also extended through September