Wildfire burns through endangered Torrey Pine grove

San Luis Obispo passes budget that preserves services and staffing levels

The San Luis Obispo City Council has unanimously approved the city’s nearly $225 million budget for the next fiscal year. Officials say the spending plan avoids staff layoffs and major service reductions.

No pool closure for Santa Maria, other budget cuts could be on the way

City staff's budget proposal for fiscal years 2026-2028 had included a recommendation to close the Paul Nelson Aquatic Center from December to May.

Santa Barbara advances Paseo Nuevo re-development plan

Santa Barbara city leaders are moving forward with a proposal to revive a vacant shopping center in its downtown core. The plan would re-develop the Macy’s building into a local software company’s headquarters and the old Nordstrom space into housing.

Santa Barbara advances Paseo Nuevo re-development plan

Santa Barbara city leaders are moving forward with a proposal to revive a vacant shopping center in its downtown core. The plan would re-develop the Macy’s building into a local software company’s headquarters and the old Nordstrom space into housing.

Santa Maria City Council will vote on user fee price hike

Fueling the proposed increase is the idea that residents using a specific service should reimburse the local government for the whole cost of providing that service.