Region

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

‘The Wall That Heals’ Vietnam memorial coming to SLO

Exhibit is free to attend – The Wall That Heals Vietnam memorial is coming to San Luis Obispo, California from March 16 – March 19 Full Article

Mountain lion attacks, drags away woman’s dog in SLO

Attack occurred near Laguna Lake Mobile Estates – A woman’s dog was attacked by a mountain lion on Saturday in San Luis Obispo, according to Full Article

Bicyclist killed in San Luis Obispo, hit and run suspect arrested

Biclist reportedly struck by two vehicles, first driver fled the scene – On Saturday at around 9:01 p.m., the San Luis Obispo Police Department and Full Article

Energy commission determines Diablo Canyon extension ‘prudent’

According to analysis, California’s energy grid will continue to face significant reliability risks through 2030 under severe weather conditions – A new analysis released this Full Article