Rare whale is almost never seen near land — until a dead one washed up on SLO County beach
California State Parks rangers found the adult pygmy sperm whale on the beach north of Grand Avenue last week. They reported the discovery on Friday at 8 a.m. to the Marine Mammal Center, a non-profit ...
1 rescued from fire at SLO fraternity house, Cal Fire says
An overnight fire at a fraternity house near San Luis Obispo required at least one rescue late Friday night.
SLO County family is transforming World War II-era building into boutique hotel. See inside
A Central Coast family is transforming a historic Morro Bay building into a boutique hotel. In 2023, local hoteliers John and ...
Semi-truck crash spills hazardous material along SLO County road
A semi truck overturned, causing a hazardous material spill on Chimney Rock Road east of Cypress Mountain Drive.
Mid-State Fair just announced 3 new acts. Here’s who’s coming in Paso Robles this summer
The California Mid-State Fair is still months away, but announcements for the fair’s headline performers are starting to ...
Cal Poly announces dates, expanded event schedule for this year’s Poly Royal Rodeo
General admission events start Thursday, April 10, with the first Cal Poly Rodeo Showcase Performance and conclude Saturday, April 13, with the Poly Royal Rodeo Finals.
Hundreds protest Trump, Musk in Presidents Day demonstrations across SLO County
San Luis Obispo resident Don Gerbacht holds a sign during a protest on Los Osos Valley Road on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.