Region

County launches new emergency alert system

Mass notification system designed to provide residents with critical information – San Luis Obispo County, in partnership with the seven cities within the county, has Full Article

Public health advises against ocean water contact post-storm

Rainstorm runoff can carry high levels of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa from watersheds and urban areas into the ocean – The San Luis Obispo County Full Article

Grover Beach man arrested for DUI after ramming police car, injuring officer

Officer suffered minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital – A Grover Beach man was arrested after police say he intentionally rammed a Full Article

Monarch butterfly count hits second lowest in 28 years

556 overwintering monarchs counted at Pismo State Beach this year – The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, an international nonprofit dedicated to protecting wildlife through Full Article

Morro Bay man arrested after drawing bayonet at city meeting

Kiernan Cottle, 28, regularly speaks at city council meetings – A Morro Bay man was arrested after drawing a 20-inch World War II bayonet during Full Article

Grant to fund Cal Poly project on Africans in California history

Public lecture and presentation on the project will be held at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 – A team of researchers at Cal Poly Full Article

Cal Poly graduate works to commercialize concussion detection device

Former athlete launches concussion detection startup with university support – A former Cal Poly football player has launched a startup aimed at detecting sports-related concussions Full Article

Lane closures begin this week for Wellsona Road construction

Temporary barriers and pavement installation prepare for mid-February traffic shift – Construction near the intersection of Highway 101 and Wellsona Road will require overnight lane Full Article

San Luis Obispo plans pilot program for housing transition support

City proposing safe parking program for vehicle residents – The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Jan. 22 at 6 Full Article

Construction begins on Mission Plaza project in downtown San Luis Obispo

Improvements include the construction of a café kiosk with outdoor seating, replacement of public restrooms, restoration of the historic Murray Adobe – Construction on Mission Full Article