Construction workers in high-vis vests oversee large orange filtration system installation Click to view article, Free Webinar — County Post-Construction Stormwater Guidebook Updates

Free Webinar — County Post-Construction Stormwater Guidebook Updates

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The County of San Luis Obispo Stormwater Program is hosting a free public webinar 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 6 to overview a draft of the Post-Construction Stormwater Guidebook.

Man in safety vest and hardhat helps to guide large pipeline on street; green trees and blue skies in background Click to view article, Five SLO County Agencies Awarded Grant Funding for Water Projects

Five SLO County Agencies Awarded Grant Funding for Water Projects

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – The San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Flood Control District) and four other agencies were awarded a total of $3.8 million from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Program on May 17.

Skylar Marie Marshall (36) sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter Click to view article, Judge sentences Skylar Marie Marshall for involuntary manslaughter of her husband in 2020

Judge sentences Skylar Marie Marshall for involuntary manslaughter of her husband in 2020

Skylar Marie Marshall (26) of Paso Robles has been sentenced for involuntary manslaughter involving the shooting death of her husband Alexander Hagist (35). Judge Jacquelyn H. Duffy ordered that the sentence of seven years be ‘split’ in two parts; two years in county jail custody followed by five years of community supervision.

White rectangular battery storage system with TESLA on the front Click to view article, Energy Storage System Installed at Lopez Water Treatment Plant

Energy Storage System Installed at Lopez Water Treatment Plant

ARROYO GRANDE - County of San Luis Obispo Public Works continues its work in energy savings through the activation of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Lopez Water Treatment Plant (LWTP).

Brandi Elaine Turner (DOB 04/28/1973) Booking Photo (05/15/2023) Click to view article, Murder Charges Filed Against Brandi Elaine Turner for Murder and Sale of Fentanyl

Murder Charges Filed Against Brandi Elaine Turner for Murder and Sale of Fentanyl

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the District Attorney’s Office filed charges of murder, sale of fentanyl, and possession for sale of fentanyl against Brandi Elaine Turner (DOB 04/28/1973).

Booking Photo (11/29/2021) Richard Quntan Garcia (DOB 12/14/1991) Click to view article,  Jury Convicts Richard Quntan Garcia of Armed Robberies, Carjacking and Felony Evading

Jury Convicts Richard Quntan Garcia of Armed Robberies, Carjacking and Felony Evading

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Richard Quntan Garcia of Paso Robles was found guilty by a jury of attempted robbery, robbery, carjacking, and reckless evasion of a peace officer.

A nasal swab and a SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen tests sit on a white wooden table. Click to view article, Pick Up COVID-19 Tests at No Cost Outside Public Health Clinics

Pick Up COVID-19 Tests at No Cost Outside Public Health Clinics

Testing remains important to protect others and connect with quick treatment if needed

Criminal charges will not be filed against Mesa Middle School teacher Sarah Watts Click to view article, Criminal charges will not be filed against Mesa Middle School teacher Sarah Watts

Criminal charges will not be filed against Mesa Middle School teacher Sarah Watts

A Mesa Middle School math teacher who was arrested on campus by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 will not be charged. The incident was referred to the District Attorney’s Office with a recommendation to charge Ms. Watts with felony child abuse causing injury.

Real Estate Alert Criminals impersonating property owners are fraudulently negotiating real estate sales in new scheme. Click to view article, District Attorney urges Real Estate professionals to be on alert for criminal fraud by thieves pretending to be property owners

District Attorney urges Real Estate professionals to be on alert for criminal fraud by thieves pretending to be property owners

In recent weeks there have been numerous reports of real estate fraud involving criminals who are posing as property owners and contacting real estate agents to sell a property that they do not own title to. The criminals have engaged the real estate professional by impersonating the property owner and are attempting to negotiate the sale of...

A boardwalk on the ocean with blue skies. Click to view article, Boardwalk Improvements to Cause Some Traffic Delays

Boardwalk Improvements to Cause Some Traffic Delays

CAMBRIA – The State of California is improving the popular Moonstone Beach Boardwalk, and that work will cause some road closures during construction on Thursday, May 11.

Governor Newsom reverses Parole Board's earlier decision to release Kaylee Ann Weisenberg from prison.  Click to view article, Governor Newsom Reverses Parole for Kaylee Ann Weisenberg who killed CHP Officer

Governor Newsom Reverses Parole for Kaylee Ann Weisenberg who killed CHP Officer

After DA Dow urged in writing, Governor Newsom has reversed the Board of Parole Hearings' earlier decision to release Kaylee Ann Weisenberg who was convicted and sentenced to prison for the 2010 brutal killing of California Highway Patrol Officer Brett Oswald (48).

San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to Host Community Law Day May 4, 2023 Click to view article, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to Host Community Law Day Event May 4, 2023

San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to Host Community Law Day Event May 4, 2023

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court will host a variety of Community Law Day activities from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Courthouse located in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Sun shining over Avila Beach pier Click to view article, Annual Quarantine of Sport Harvested Mussels 2023

Annual Quarantine of Sport Harvested Mussels 2023

Annual Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels Notification

Stephen Arthur Deflaun (DOB 01/24/1959) guilty of two counts of first degree murder with the use of a firearm and assault on a peace officer with a firearm. Click to view article, Judge has found that Stephen Arthur Deflaun was legally sane when he shot to death two victims at Morro Strand State Campground in 2001

Judge has found that Stephen Arthur Deflaun was legally sane when he shot to death two victims at Morro Strand State Campground in 2001

Today, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Jacquelyn H. Duffy found that Deflaun was legally sane when he shot to death 37 year old Stephen Donahue Wells and 11 year old J.R. in July 2001. He was convicted one week earlier, after a lengthy jury trial.

Picture of Santa Maria Refinery Click to view article, Phillips 66 Santa Maria Refinery Demolition and Remediation Project

Phillips 66 Santa Maria Refinery Demolition and Remediation Project

On August 15, 2022, Phillips 66 Company (Phillips 66) applied to the County of San Luis Obispo for approval of a Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit (DP/CDP) to demolish the Santa Maria Refinery (SMR) facility and restore the site located at 2555 Willow Road in Arroyo Grande, California.

Human Resources- Employee and Labor Relations Header over Madonna Mountain Click to view article, County Labor Relations Update - April 2023

County Labor Relations Update - April 2023

In our last update from December 2022, we reflected on the eventful 2022 bargaining year, culminating in new agreements reached with six employee associations and a three-year resolution with unrepresented employees. As we quickly approach the summer season of 2023, Human Resources has several new updates County staff should be aware of in the...

Internet Router Click to view article, County launches internet needs assessment survey and speed testing

County launches internet needs assessment survey and speed testing

Survey is part of countywide broadband strategic planning effort.

John Nilon Click to view article, Interim County Administrator Appointed by San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

Interim County Administrator Appointed by San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the appointment of John Nilon, retired Kern County CAO and Cambria resident, to serve as Interim CAO for a minimum of three months. Mr. Nilon will take the reins on May 1, 2023, from CAO Wade Horton who recently resigned.

Woman in her 60s smiling wearing a flower-patterned blouse and a flower-patterned bandaid on her shoulder. Click to view article, Additional COVID-19 Boosters Available for Those Most at Risk

Additional COVID-19 Boosters Available for Those Most at Risk

CDC and FDA simplify COVID-19 vaccine schedule, authorize additional boosters for people with immune compromise and adults age 65+

Mosquito on carpet Click to view article, Mosquito Season is Here

Mosquito Season is Here

Be prepared for the current mosquito season.

San Luis Obispo County’s first Clean Slate Clinic  a great success serving over 150 people Click to view article, San Luis Obispo County’s first Clean Slate Clinic  a great success serving over 150 people

San Luis Obispo County’s first Clean Slate Clinic a great success serving over 150 people

More than 150 San Luis Obispo County Residents Attended SLO Clean Slate Clinic sponsored by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office, San Luis Obispo County Probation Department, San Luis Obispo Defenders, Restorative Partners, People’s Justice Project, California Rural Legal Assistance, and San Luis Obispo College of Law.