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New executive order enables capture of floodwater for groundwater recharge

Order suspends regulations, restrictions on permitting, use – California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order aimed at replenishing the state’s groundwater supplies by Full Article

Mid-State Fair announces new small animal online auction

Entry limits for small animals have changed – The California Mid-State Fair has announced a new online auction for small animals in 2023, including meat Full Article

Mission Prep basketball team loses to Culver City High

St. Joseph High School of Santa Maria beats Dougherty Valley of the East Bay – The Mission Prep Royals lost in the final seconds against Full Article

County appoints new health agency director

Unanimous vote made during Tuesday board meeting – The San Luis Obispo County’s Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Nick Drews as Director Full Article

Cal Poly named top producer of Fullbright Scholars

Faculty awardees are teaching and researching in Poland, South Africa – Cal Poly has been recognized once again as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright Full Article

‘At Her Table’ celebrates Women’s History Month March 6-12

Several headline events to take place during seven-day festival – Over 250 women-owned and co-owned businesses in the food, beverage, and lodging industry will be Full Article

Caltrans District 5 announces new director

Scott Eades has been selected as the new Caltrans District 5 Director – Caltrans Director Tony Tavares has announced that Scott Eades has been selected Full Article

Free mental health community resource event coming to SLO

– Aspire Counseling Services in San Luis Obispo will be hosting “Support SLO,” a community resource event addressing the mental health and opioid crisis on Full Article

Fatal shooting reported in Pismo Beach

Suspect remains at-large – A 40-year-old man from Fresno was shot and killed in the pier promenade area of downtown Pismo Beach Saturday night according Full Article