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Landslide keeps Highway 1 closed near SLO County line

Northbound travelers can drive as far as 25 miles north of the county line, two miles north of Lucia, before needing to turn around – Full Article

Firefighters rescue two people, dog from high tide in Avila Beach

Firefighters used a simple rope system to bring the individuals and the dog to safety – Firefighters rescued two people and a dog who became Full Article

Truck hits hydrant in suspected DUI incident

Authorities plan to file charges for suspected driving under the influence – The driver of a truck struck a hydrant near the intersection of Santa Full Article

Cuesta secures grant for aviation maintenance facility study

Grant aims to address regional demand for skilled aviation technicians – Cuesta College has received a $250,000 grant from Uplift Central Coast to fund a Full Article

Megan Pagnini wins Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant

Applications open for Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant

Winners will receive scholarships, with the queen earning $2,500 – The California Mid-State Fair is accepting online applications for the 2025 Miss California Mid-State Fair Full Article

State parks expect limited wildflower bloom this spring

– California State Parks announced that this year’s wildflower bloom in Southern California’s state parks is expected to be limited due to below-average winter rainfall. Full Article

Cal Poly robotics team to host regional robotics tournament March 1

– The Cal Poly Gear Slingers robotics team will host the Gear Slingers Open 2025, a VEX U regional tournament, on March 1 at Cal Full Article

Prescribed burn scheduled at Carrizo Plains this week

Burn aims to reduce wildfire risk and promote resilience – A prescribed burn is scheduled to take place at the Carrizo Plains Ecological Reserve Full Article

Speeding driver crashes at roundabout

Speed causes crash at Tank Farm Road – A driver crashed at the roundabout on Tank Farm Road late Saturday night after failing to navigate Full Article

First responder conference focuses on wellness for public safety professionals

Registration now open for event to be held in San Luis Obispo – Registration is now open for the 1st Responder Mental Health and Wellness Full Article