Santa Barbara County denied Sable Offshore Corporation the right to operate several oil and gas facilities, including a pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill. But, a new federal filing shows the company may be pursuing another path forward.

The San Luis Coastal Unified School District approved major budget cuts Tuesday night. The decision sets the stage for possible layoffs and reductions to student services for the 2026/2027 school year. District officials say the loss of one-time covid funding and a multi-million dollar tax tied to the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant made the cuts unavoidable. But, some parents and staff argue the district had years to prepare.

Santa Barbara County denied Sable Offshore Corporation the right to operate several oil and gas facilities, including a pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill. But, a new federal filing shows the company may be pursuing another path forward.

The San Luis Coastal Unified School District approved major budget cuts Tuesday night. The decision sets the stage for possible layoffs and reductions to student services for the 2026/2027 school year. District officials say the loss of one-time covid funding and a multi-million dollar tax tied to the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant made the cuts unavoidable. But, some parents and staff argue the district had years to prepare.

Over the last few months, the Trump administration has made moves to open up more of California’s coastline to offshore drilling — including here on the Central Coast.

A former Cal Poly student has been sentenced for a series of firearm crimes that took place in 2023. Charles Hojaboom pleaded no contest to charges that included vandalism and possessing a loaded firearm on a college campus.

The San Luis Obispo City Council removed a member of the Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners yesterday, citing allegations of misconduct and racially discriminatory remarks. The Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo, or received reports alleging Tenant Commissioner Nancy Welsh misrepresented her role as a member of the board to her fellow tenants at her housing site.

The Diablo Canyon Power Plant received an important approval it will need to continue operating after its planned 2030 closure date.

The Diablo Canyon Power Plant received an important approval it will need to continue operating after its planned 2030 closure date.

The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual “State of the State” event on December 9. State Senator John Laird and Assemblymember Dawn Addis, whose districts both include San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties, gave a preview on what they are considering for next year’s legislative priorities after federal budget cuts earlier this year.