Sun shining over Avila Beach pier Click to view article, Annual Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels Begins May 1

Annual Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels Begins May 1

The mussel quarantine is a yearly event prohibiting the public from harvesting mussels for human consumption due to potentially dangerous levels of biotoxins that may be present in shellfish anywhere on the California coast, including bays, inlets and harbors.

Avila Beach Drive Roundabout Click to view article, Construction Set to Begin on Avila Beach Drive Roundabout Project

Construction Set to Begin on Avila Beach Drive Roundabout Project

A groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 26 for the Avila Beach Drive Roundabout Project.

Different places to visit to reduce anxiety Click to view article, Photovoice Campaign Results

Photovoice Campaign Results

The Friday Night Live chapter at San Luis Obispo High School has been working on reducing anxiety and burnout and highlighting assets in the community that support this goal through a project called Photovoice.

County of San Luis Obispo Government Center Click to view article, Oklahoma Parking Site Closure

Oklahoma Parking Site Closure

The Oklahoma Parking Site is set to close May 6, 2024.

Booking Photo (08/06/2021) Patrick Wayne McDuffee Jr. (DOB 11/08/1989) Sentenced Click to view article, Patrick Wayne McDuffee Jr. sentenced to 9 years plus 15 years to life for murder and DUI causing great bodily injury

Patrick Wayne McDuffee Jr. sentenced to 9 years plus 15 years to life for murder and DUI causing great bodily injury

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Patrick Wayne McDuffee Jr. (34) has been sentenced to 9 years plus 15 years to life in state prison for his guilty plea to murder and DUI causing great bodily injury.

Inside the Hope Village supportive housing community. Pictured are community tables shaded by green umbrellas. Click to view article, Partnership Between County and City of San Luis Obispo Leads to Expansion of County Health Campus Services

Partnership Between County and City of San Luis Obispo Leads to Expansion of County Health Campus Services

Introducing a new safe and stable supportive housing community for the City of San Luis Obispo. This new development will now be part of the County of San Luis Obispo's Health Agency Campus.

This is a picture of the new County Administrative Officer Matt Pontes  Click to view article, Board Unanimously Approves Hiring of New County Administrative Officer

Board Unanimously Approves Hiring of New County Administrative Officer

The Board of Supervisors this morning unanimously approved the contract for Matt Pontes as the County’s New County Administrative Officer.  He will start work next Monday, April 29th.

Booking Photo 09/16/2023 Christopher Wayne Clark (DOB 10/12/1976) Sentenced Click to view article, Christopher Wayne Clark (47) of Atascadero sentenced to 70 years to life for long term molestation of two child victims

Christopher Wayne Clark (47) of Atascadero sentenced to 70 years to life for long term molestation of two child victims

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Christopher Wayne Clark has been sentenced to 70 years to life in state prison for his guilty plea to five counts of child molestation on two separate children.

Photo of the Government Center lobby, including voting booths and a hanging Elections sign Click to view article, Clerk-Recorder's Office Offering Summer Internship in Local Government

Clerk-Recorder's Office Offering Summer Internship in Local Government

The Clerk-Recorder's Office is partnering with Cuesta College to offer a unique summer internship opportunity. Interested students should send their cover letter, resume, and a brief personal statement via email by May 17, 2024.

Woman sitting with crossed legs meditating. Click to view article, Take Action for Your Mental Health This May

Take Action for Your Mental Health This May

The County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department is encouraging community members to open up about their mental health during May Mental Health Awareness and to take action with several events during the month of May.

Three young women walking two dogs through a neighborhood along a sidewalk with large trees in the background in the late afternoon light. Click to view article, Announcing SLO County’s 2024-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan

Announcing SLO County’s 2024-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan

Community-led plan focuses on healthy neighborhoods, access to care, mental health and substance use

Picture of Matt Pontes Click to view article, Supervisors Choose New County Administrative Officer

Supervisors Choose New County Administrative Officer

County Supervisors offer role of CAO to Matt Pontes. Approval of contract on Tuesday's Agenda.

Picture of Acting County Administrative Officer addressing the crowd at the State of the County Event  Click to view article, County of San Luis Obispo Holds Inaugural State of the County

County of San Luis Obispo Holds Inaugural State of the County

County of San Luis Obispo leaders on Thursday shared how they anticipate bridging a nearly 20-million-dollar budget deficit to balance the budget and how we as a community are moving the needle on homelessness. Those were just a couple of the topics covered at the County’s inaugural State of the County event held at Embassy Suites in San Luis...

Open house sign Click to view article, Open House Set for Pier Avenue Corridor Plan

Open House Set for Pier Avenue Corridor Plan

OCEANO - SLO County Public Works is seeking public feedback and ideas on the Pier Avenue Corridor with an Open House.

Open house sign Click to view article, Open House Set for Los Osos Valley Road Corridor Concept Plan

Open House Set for Los Osos Valley Road Corridor Concept Plan

SAN LUIS OBISPO and LOS OSOS - SLO County Public Works is seeking public feedback and ideas on the Los Osos Valley Road Corridor with an Open House

Two women are standing by a window, reading the posters. Click to view article, Community Libraries Host Gallery to Spotlight Mental Wellness and Substance Use Awareness

Community Libraries Host Gallery to Spotlight Mental Wellness and Substance Use Awareness

A Collaborative Initiative to Foster Understanding and Support for Mental Health Challenges and Substance Use Issues within Our Communities

Image of County Government Center with Board of Supervisors seal and text overlay reading

County Holds Inaugural State of the County Event Thursday - Watch Live

Watch the inaugural State of the County Event live today, Thursday, April 11th on the County's YouTube page.

Headshot of Tami Douglas-Schatz Click to view article, Human Resources Director Leaving County of San Luis Obispo

Human Resources Director Leaving County of San Luis Obispo

Tami Douglas-Schatz leaving County to return to Riverside County. Deputy Director, Jamie Russell, to take reins.

CSAC Award Presentation at Board of Supervisors Meeting Click to view article, County of San Luis Obispo Honored for Innovation

County of San Luis Obispo Honored for Innovation

The County of San Luis Obispo was honored by the California State Association of Counties for innovative programs.

Booking Photo (02/27/2023 Daniel Angel Saliganpatricio (DOB 09/17/1998) Sentenced Click to view article, Daniel Angel Saliganpatricio (25) Sentenced to 5 years and 4 months in Prison for Two Counts of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

Daniel Angel Saliganpatricio (25) Sentenced to 5 years and 4 months in Prison for Two Counts of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that Daniel Angel Saliganpatricio has been sentenced to 5 years and 4 months in state prison for his plea of guilty to two counts of felony gross vehicular manslaughter related to the November 21, 2022, collision on Sacramento Drive in San Luis Obispo.

Envelope with Annual Property Tax Bill Click to view article, April 10th is the Last Day to Pay the 2nd Installment of the Annual Secured Property Tax Bill Without Penalties

April 10th is the Last Day to Pay the 2nd Installment of the Annual Secured Property Tax Bill Without Penalties

After April 10th, state law requires that payments must also include a 10% penalty.

Road Work Ahead sign Click to view article, UPDATE - Road Closure for Culvert Repair Work on Santa Rosa Creek Road

UPDATE - Road Closure for Culvert Repair Work on Santa Rosa Creek Road

TEMPLETON – The Public Works Department will temporarily close Santa Rosa Creek Road for culvert repair work at approximately ½ mile east of the intersection with Cypress Mountain Drive.