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Community events scheduled for suicide prevention awareness month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department is partnering with the Suicide Prevention Council of SLO County Full Article

House of Representatives’ new public lands protections include Central Coast

Law addresses outdoor access, climate, public health, and local economies –On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that will protect and increase access Full Article

Teen passenger dies in traffic accident in Avila Beach

Early morning accident leaves one dead, one injured –On Tuesday at 12:45 a.m. 21-year-old Aron Gonzalez of San Luis Obispo was driving northbound on Highway-101, Full Article

One injured after accident on Highway 46 involving semi truck

44-year-old McFarland man transported to hospital with injuries –Early Monday morning at around 5:40 a.m., 67-year-old Paso Robles resident Carlos Lomeli was driving a 2019 Full Article

Traffic stop results in arrest for illegal substances

A variety of illicit materials were discovered in the vehicle –On Saturday 18, at approximately 9:56 p.m., a San Luis Obispo Police Department officer conducted Full Article

SLO Veterans Services steps up to help veterans ‘Stand Down’

Annual event helps homeless and at-risk veterans –During the Santa Barbara County’s Veterans Stand Down event on Oct. 16, homeless and at-risk veterans will receive Full Article

Child passenger safety week begins this week

California Highway Patrol will offer education and training to parents/caregivers at safety events –During “Child Passenger Safety Week”, September 19-25, 2021, the California Highway Patrol Full Article

Community members aim to restore Cayucos Vets Hall

Building is the only venue of its kind in Cayucos –The Restore the Cayucos Vet’s Hall Committee (www.restorecayucosvetshall.org) has been formed to help restore the Full Article

Bus driver shortage leads to changes in SLO Transit services

Local bus riders are encouraged to plan for adjusted bus route schedules this fall –Due to bus driver shortages in San Luis Obispo, local bus Full Article

Report: Governor essentially abolishes single-family zoning in California

–The San Jose Mercury News reports– Senate Bill 9 signed into law –In one of his first actions after surviving an election seeking to oust Full Article