County News

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin replacing existing guardrail an unincorporated area north of Pismo Beach along Price Canyon Road.

Growing Grounds Downtown, on the former site of a driveway between two buildings, is now filled with lush houseplants, succulents and drought-tolerant and native California plants. Colorful terra cotta planters line the shelves, along with bright packets of seeds, garden gloves, candles and handcrafted jewelry.

Today, California officially retires its Blueprint for a Safer Economy tier system and begins to fully reopen, lifting capacity and physical distancing restrictions for most businesses and activities.

Operational Changes and COVID-19 Guidelines and Information

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin replacing existing guardrail along Burton Drive and Main Street in Cambria.

More businesses can resume modified indoor operations and activities

Vaccine administration continues through mobile, pop-up, and regular Public Health clinics

Join Amino for a Healthcare Lunch & Learn on 6/30

District Attorney Dan Dow released a statement today regarding a recent incident involving the removal of blue ribbons placed on city property as a tribute to honor fallen Detective Luca Benedetti.

After a six-day court trial, Judge Barry T. LaBarbera found Jason Robert Porter (49) guilty of 16 felony counts, including multiple sex crimes on four child victims and possession of child pornography. Porter was also convicted of 36 misdemeanor counts based on his videotaping 36 victims without their knowledge.

Josie the colorful one-eyed Calico is looking for her new home.

Information about wage and pension increases and bargaining update

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and 43 elected California District Attorneys file lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

Residents can still get questions answered about vaccines, testing, and regulations

The County of San Luis Obispo is pleased to announce that Rebecca Campbell, County Administrative Officer (CAO) for Kings County, has accepted a job offer as the Assistant County Administrative Officer.

District Attorney Dan Dow announced that Lucion Lee Edwards Banks of Sacramento was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison for human trafficking.

The third Thursday in May celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which “shines a light on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.” Digital/web accessibility centers around the idea that online resources should be universally usable across a variety of sensory, physical, and cognitive abilities.

The San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Works celebrated the commissioning of two new 210,000-gallon water storage tanks located west of Hacienda Drive, in Cayucos, on time and below estimated cost.

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin construction to widen Los Berros Road between Pomeroy Road and Quailwood Lane in Arroyo Grande.

The San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building is asking for the public’s input on the Avila Community Plan (Public Review Draft).

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Shawn Matthew Luhm (38) and Kayla Anne Luhm (31) of Paso Robles have been charged with felony child abuse related to the death of their 8-month-old daughter. Melissa Dawn Currie (36) has been charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact related to the death of the child.

State, workplace and business rules continue to call for masking, especially indoors