County News

Image of the BOS Chamber. The walls are wood paneled, there is an American flag and a California State flag. In the middle of the wall, there is a video screen with text about the TRUTH forum.
1/29/2026

Statement from Supervisor Jimmy Paulding on TRUTH Act Forum

Supervisor Jimmy Paulding's statement on the January 27th TRUTH Act Forum

District Attorney’s Office Combats Organized Real Estate Fraud in San Luis Obispo County
1/29/2026

District Attorney’s Office Combats Organized Real Estate Fraud in San Luis Obispo County

The District Attorney’s Office continues to be vigilant and proactive combating organized crime groups targeting San Luis Obispo County with real estate fraud. A free seminar will be held on January 30, 2026, to help professionals and the public learn how to identify, prevent, and respond to fraud.

Badge showing 15% VMF poll worker participation in San Luis Obispo County with American flag background and eagle emblem.
1/29/2026

Vet the Vote Recognizes SLO County Elections with Bronze Award

Nonprofit Vet the Vote has recognized SLO County Elections for its high percentage of veterans who served as poll workers or elections staff in November 2025.
Landscape of San Luis Obispo County
1/27/2026

$21 Million State Grant Awarded to County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health

Funds will support a new “Pathways Home” project in Paso Robles to address gaps in mental health and substance use disorder services for youth and adults.
three round stickers with different "I voted" designs
1/22/2026

SLO County Elections Office Calls for Young Artists to Submit "I Voted" Sticker Designs

First launched in Fall 2024, SLO County's "I Voted" sticker contest allows young artists in grades 3 through 12 to submit sticker design ideas for the next election cycle. The winning designs will be printed and distributed at both SLO County Elections Offices and at polling locations during the June and November 2026 elections.
Behavioral Health Director, Star Graber, , Ph.D., LMFT.
1/20/2026

County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Director Announces Retirement

Dr. Star Graber, Ph.D., LMFT, will be retiring this Spring after serving SLO County for 39 years.
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1/15/2026

Coast Union Students Launch New Marketing Campaign

The Youth Focused Media Campaign Aims to Reduce Underage Drinking
District Attorney Issues Statement Regarding Protests and Calls for "ICE-Free Zones"
1/15/2026

District Attorney Issues Statement Regarding Protests and Calls for "ICE-Free Zones"

District Attorney Dan Dow released a community reminder today regarding lawful protest activity and "ICE-Free Zones."
Paul Flores’ Petition for Review of his Conviction Denied by California Supreme Court
1/14/2026

Paul Flores’ Petition for Review of his Conviction Denied by California Supreme Court

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that the California Supreme Court has denied Paul Flores’ petition for review of his conviction for the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart.
1/14/2026

Workforce program video receives national Viddy Award

The High Roads Construction Careers graduation video, “Your Future Starts Here,” received a Gold Viddy Award.

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1/8/2026

SLO County Elections Office Highlights Key Dates for 2026

The SLO County Elections Office lays out a timeline for activities related to the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election and the November 3, 2026, General Election.
A bar graph showing COVID-19 and flu vaccinations in recent years with the highest being COVID-19 from 2020 through 2022.
1/7/2026

SLO County Public Health Launches Enhanced Dashboard to Track Respiratory Virus Season

See the redesigned, interactive COVID-19, influenza, and RSV data dashboard.
Community invited to attend Fraud Schemes Prevention and Awareness event January 30, 2026 Learn how to Identify, Prevent, & Respond to Scams
1/6/2026

Community invited to attend Fraud Schemes Prevention and Awareness event on January 30, 2026

District Attorney Dan Dow invites you to attend a free seminar about how to identify, prevent, and respond to fraud schemes. Separate presentations are tailored for three audiences: the general public, real estate professionals, and small businesses. The event will be held January 30th at the Katcho Achadjian Government Center in downtown San Luis Obispo.
Cozy Winter Reading banner for County of SLO Public Libraries depicting a quail reading a book and filling out a bingo card.
12/31/2025

Read More in 2026 with the SLO County Libraries Winter Reading Challenge

Bingo game encourages and motivates readers
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12/29/2025

South Bay Boulevard at Los Osos Creek Bridge Replacement Project

LOS OSOS - The County of San Luis Obispo (County) Department of Public Works (Department) will begin work to replace the bridge on South Bay Boulevard at Los Osos Creek. The bridge serves as a vital connection between Los Osos and Morro Bay and is also along a designated emergency evacuation route for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

Ocean water
12/24/2025

Avoid Ocean Water Contact During and After Rainstorms

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department advises the public to avoid ocean water contact during and at least three days following significant rainstorms.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 27, 2026 in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers located on the 1st Floor of the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, S
12/22/2025

Notice Of Truth Act Community Forum

Truth Act Community Forum on January 27, 2026 in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers to provide information to the public about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to individuals and to receive and consider public comment.
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12/19/2025

Signatures-in-Lieu Filing Fee Period Opens December 19 for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election

The Signatures-In-Lieu Filing Fee Period Opens December 19, 2025, for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election. This period offers potential candidates the opportunity to begin collecting signatures in lieu of paying filing fees.
Central Coast beach.
12/19/2025

Behavioral Health Department Calls for Public Comment on Integrated Plan

The Integrated Plan outlines how the County will utilize behavioral health funding to meet the needs of residents.
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12/17/2025

SLO County Public Health Department Confirms First Case of Measles in Years; Advises Vigilance and Vaccination

First confirmed case of measles in SLO County since 2018. The best protection is to be vaccinated.