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• Survey: Local business owners optimistic about future

  April 10, 2012 10:29 PM

  Some local business owners in Santa Maria are feeling rather optimistic about how business is going. This, according to a new survey, conducted by the Economic Development Commission. Although the results showed things are looking up, there are some areas that aren't doing so well. The survey showed... more »

• Study: High school dropout rates high in California Play Video

  March 19, 2012 8:41 PM

  A new study shows California as one of the top 10 states where high school graduation rates are declining, but there are positive signs on the Central Coast. The study by "America's Promise Alliance" shows 71% of high school students in California received their high school diplomas in 2009.... more »

• California rent among highest in nation Play Video

  March 14, 2012 10:14 PM

  A new study shows California has the third highest rents nationwide. But, in terms of cities, San Francisco tops that list. According to the National Low Income Coalition, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the city is about $1,900 a month. The hourly rate needed to make... more »

• California rent among highest in nation Play Video

  March 14, 2012 10:14 PM

  A new study shows California has the third highest rents nationwide. But, in terms of cities, San Francisco tops that list. According to the National Low Income Coalition, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the city is about $1,900 a month. The hourly rate needed to make... more »

• Warming trend on tap for Central Coast Play Video

  December 28, 2011 10:31 AM

  You can expect mostly sunny skies this morning then partly cloudy by this afternoon. Highs will range from the mid 60s to mid 70s with north to northeast winds at 10 to 20 mph. Tonight, we'll see partly cloudy skies with lows in the 40s to lower 50s and north... more »

• Rainfall totals in the last 24 hours

  November 6, 2011 11:34 PM

  Arroyo Grande .21 Atascadero .49 California Valley .12 Cambria .26 Cayucos .55 Corbett Canyon .60 Creston .24 Cuyama .12 Goleta .26 Hearst Castle .48 Lompoc .23 Morro Bay .43 Oceano .28 Paso Robles .15 Pismo Beach... more »

• Fog lingers at the coast; hot inland

  September 21, 2011 10:36 PM

  Tonight, we'll see low clouds and fog near the coast spreading inland overnight. Lows will be in the mid 50s to mid 60s with Northwest winds around 15 mph in the evening. Tomorrow, areas of low clouds and fog in the morning then sunny, except some clouds lingering at... more »

• Cooling trend continues; warming up next week Play Video

  September 15, 2011 11:05 AM

  Today, we'll see low clouds and fog in the morning with partial clearing in the afternoon. Highs will range from the upper 50s to mid 60s at the beaches to the low 80s in the interior valleys. Afternoon winds will be out of the west at about 15 miles per... more »

• Hot weekend inland, comfortable for the coast

  August 26, 2011 11:40 AM

  Today, we'll see areas of low clouds and patchy dense fog in the morning, then partly cloudy skies. Expect highs from the mid to upper 60s at the beaches to mid 80s and lower 90s inland with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, partly cloudy... more »

• One million dollar warrant issued for arrest of attempted murder suspect

  August 6, 2010 5:45 PM

  A $1 million dollar arrest warrant has been issued for the arrest of Damaso Labra, 34, for attempted murder. Police have been searching for Labra, who also goes by the last name Brigido, since July 31, when he attacked a man with a machete in Grover Beach. KSBY... more »

• Project Surf Camp receives $50,000 in national Today Show contest Play Video

  July 7, 2010 2:58 PM

  Project Surf Camp, a local nonprofit out of Morro Bay, received a grant for $50,000 after being chosen as a runner-up in the Today Show's "What Do You Care About TODAY" contest. The organization teaches local children with special needs how to surf. Project Surf Camp was one of... more »

• Red Cross receives donation to support local youth groups

  May 3, 2010 2:31 PM

  The San Luis Obispo Red Cross recently received a donation from the Robert H. Janessen Foundation for $2,500. The foundation works to meet the needs of youth in San Luis Obispo County. The donation will be used to support the needs of the six local Red Cross Youth clubs... more »

• Santa Barbara drowning victim identified

  April 13, 2010 5:38 PM

  The body found near Stearns Wharf has been identified as Jerry Ray Greene, 41, from Santa Barbara. On Monday around 8 a.m., a person walking near Stearn's Wharf reporting seeing a body face down in the water. Police and harbor patrol officers say the body was found fully-clothed,... more »

• Cal Poly to offer new fire protection engineering degree

  April 2, 2010 6:19 PM

  Beginning this fall, Cal Poly will offer a new master's degree program in Fire Protection Engineering. The program will be one of three in the nation, and the only one offered on the West Coast. Students starting Fall 2010 will be able to take classes both on campus... more »

• Distress call prompts Coast Guard helicopter search

  March 24, 2010 12:04 PM

  A Coast Guard helicopter is searching the waters for a boater in distress off the Ventura coast, about 30 miles west of Pt. Dume. Officials received a mayday call at 2:09 a.m. The call stated, "This is King Fisher I, mayday, mayday, mayday, come back Coast Guard." The Coast... more »

• Cal Poly students busy working on green vehicle for 2010 EcoMarathon

  February 25, 2010 6:01 PM

  A group of Cal Poly engineering students will soon be up against the brightest minds of North and South America, for the 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon. The competition is all about creating a vehicle that can go the farthest distance, using the least amount of energy. Last year, Cal Poly's... more »

• Paso Robles police look for burglary suspect

  February 11, 2010 3:21 PM

  A burglar takes off running after a middle school student catches him in the act. The incident happened just after 2 p.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of Angus Street. Officers say the boy had just gotten home from school when he found a burglar in his house. Nothing... more »

• Health advisory issued for Avila waters

  February 11, 2010 1:38 PM

  A health advisory in effect for Avila Beach for the waters halfway between San Luis Creek and the pier. The San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Department will retest water samples today and results will be available Friday. more »

• Northbound Hwy 1 blocked after garbage truck overturns

  February 11, 2010 11:00 AM

  Drivers travelling northbound on Highway 1 may experience some delays this morning after an accident blocks both lanes just north of Colony Dr., near the California Men's Colony. According to the California Highway Patrol, a garbage truck overturned around 6:30 a.m. The CHP says people were injured, although it... more »

• Landmark swing in Cayucos will be torn down

  November 23, 2009 7:40 PM

  The swing set, near the Cayucos pier, could soon be a thing of the past. Officials with the San Luis Obispo County Parks and Rec. Department say the swing is not safe. It's located too close to the ocean, especially when the tide is high and because of that, they... more »