Fuel, federal assistance, fatal hazards: What to know from Gov. DeSantis' press conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Saturday morning to discuss Hurricane Milton and related relief efforts.
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President Biden approves major disaster declaration, providing aid for recovery efforts
President Joe Biden on Friday approved a major disaster declaration for the state of Florida, unlocking additional aid to supplement recovery efforts for areas affected by Hurricane Milton.
Officials open free fuel distribution sites in Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Sarasota counties
State officials have opened free fuel distribution sites in local counties.
Hillsborough County public schools, district offices to remain closed Monday
Hillsborough County public schools and district offices will remain closed through Monday, Oct. 14, due to Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, officials announced Saturday.
How to apply for hurricane-related FEMA assistance
Saturday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced President Biden had approved federal resources for those affected by Hurricane Milton.
Prescribed burns, satellites and more: 5 things to know from Gov. Newsom's firefighting press conference
The roughly 45-minute press conference was meant to highlight the new innovations and ongoing preparations on behalf of the state of California and partner forces for the upcoming wildfire season — a season projected to be as dangerous and, potentially, destructive as 2017.
That year, fires burned over 1.5 million acres, resulting in the deaths of 47 people and the loss of 11,000 structures.
Here’s what you should know.
Forest management strategies are at the forefront
Following devastating
That year, fires burned over 1.5 million acres, resulting in the deaths of 47 people and the loss of 11,000 structures.
Here’s what you should know.
Forest management strategies are at the forefront
Following devastating
Court grants extension for Oklahoma parking site residents. It may be its last.
A judge on Friday granted an extension of a restraining order blocking San Luis Obispo County officials from removing residents of a controversial safe parking site, providing a temporary respite for about a dozen people fighting to stay.
Cal Poly resident advisor arrested for burglary, attempted rape
A Cal Poly student and resident advisor was arrested Thursday for burglary and attempted rape, the university announced.
SLO County supervisors advance motion that brings county closer to independent redistricting commission
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday evening voted in favor of a motion that brings the county one step closer to potentially having an independent redistricting commission.
'Don't come': San Luis Obispo police signal policy shift following damaging St. Patrick's Day weekend
The San Luis Obispo Police Department may be shifting its strategy regarding non-sanctioned St. Patrick's Day celebrations following a chaotic and damaging weekend.
SLO High School teacher, basketball coach on leave after misconduct allegations
A San Luis Obispo High School teacher and boy's basketball coach is on paid administrative leave.
San Luis Coastal Unified School District Superintendent Eric Prater confirmed in an email to KSBY that Jeffrey Brandow was placed on leave in March. KSBY News has learned the administrative action stems from allegations of misconduct involving a student.
Multiple calls to Prater's office were not returned. Prater in the email declined to comment on the allegations as the district does not comment
San Luis Coastal Unified School District Superintendent Eric Prater confirmed in an email to KSBY that Jeffrey Brandow was placed on leave in March. KSBY News has learned the administrative action stems from allegations of misconduct involving a student.
Multiple calls to Prater's office were not returned. Prater in the email declined to comment on the allegations as the district does not comment
Multiple structures destroyed, damaged by fire in San Luis Obispo neighborhood
Multiple structures in a San Luis Obispo neighborhood were damaged by a fire on Tuesday evening.
Winter Wonderland returns to Atascadero — and 70 tons of snow with it
The Sunken Gardens in downtown Atascadero transformed into a frosty paradise this evening as 70 tons of snow was delivered to the area for the annual Winter Wonderland event.
Card skimmers found at Bank of America in Grover Beach
Multiple card-skimming devices used to steal customers' sensitive financial information have been discovered at a Bank of America location in Grover Beach, police said.
Attendance, revenues increase year over year at California Mid-State Fair
Attendance numbers and gross revenue totals for the 77th annual California Mid-State Fair have been released by the organization, showing year-over-year increases for certain sectors, the fair announced Thursday.
The unofficial attendance total for this year’s fair was 334,000, according to a California Mid-State Fair press release breaking down the numbers. The press release said that was a 0.5% increase over last year.
The release said the official count will take “several weeks” to finalize
The unofficial attendance total for this year’s fair was 334,000, according to a California Mid-State Fair press release breaking down the numbers. The press release said that was a 0.5% increase over last year.
The release said the official count will take “several weeks” to finalize
'It's now a fire year': Morro Bay fire serves as reminder to always be prepared
Fire officials said Wednesday's fire along Highway 1 is a good reminder for everyone to be prepared — no matter the time of year.
Grand jury report critical of safe parking site, other county facilities OK
The San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury in its annual inspection report was critical of the Oklahoma Avenue safe parking site but found county-run jails and detention facilities to be primarily up to standard.
The grand jury visited and inspected — as required by California law — all jails, holding cells, detention facilities and other select spaces within the county from September through December of 2022.
While primarily positive, the report, released June 12, did find “safety hazards” for inm
The grand jury visited and inspected — as required by California law — all jails, holding cells, detention facilities and other select spaces within the county from September through December of 2022.
While primarily positive, the report, released June 12, did find “safety hazards” for inm
Man armed with sword arrested after day-long standoff in Santa Ynez
Update (8:44 p.m.) - A man was taken into custody Saturday evening following a day-long standoff with authorities, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office announced.
Playoff Berth Looming, Mustangs Prepare for Their Own 'March Madness'
Seven straight weeks of rugby for the Mustangs were finally met with a much-needed, albeit short-lived, respite: a bye week.
Second-year head coach Chris O’Brien found himself in Strawberry Canyon, where he watched the Cal Bears take on defending national champion Army West Point — a highly touted match-up between the Nos. 4 and 8 teams in the country.
O’Brien wasn’t initially planning on attending. But once he received word that a few of his former players from Danville Oaks Rugby Club in Dan
Second-year head coach Chris O’Brien found himself in Strawberry Canyon, where he watched the Cal Bears take on defending national champion Army West Point — a highly touted match-up between the Nos. 4 and 8 teams in the country.
O’Brien wasn’t initially planning on attending. But once he received word that a few of his former players from Danville Oaks Rugby Club in Dan
Full-scale replica tall ship, San Salvador, arrives in Morro Bay: ‘This changed the world’
A piece of history has arrived on the Central Coast.
A full-scale replica of the galleon ship the San Salvador is docked in Morro Bay, and visitors will have the opportunity to take a tour.
It’s a joint partnership between the Maritime Museum of San Diego — which led the design and building of the replica ship — and the Morro Bay Maritime Museum called The Pacific Heritage Tour 2023.
The ship first arrived Tuesday and will be docked at the South T Pier through at least Sunday, Aug. 20, which
A full-scale replica of the galleon ship the San Salvador is docked in Morro Bay, and visitors will have the opportunity to take a tour.
It’s a joint partnership between the Maritime Museum of San Diego — which led the design and building of the replica ship — and the Morro Bay Maritime Museum called The Pacific Heritage Tour 2023.
The ship first arrived Tuesday and will be docked at the South T Pier through at least Sunday, Aug. 20, which
‘This is for everybody’: Swiss-Italian heritage celebration coming to Central Coast
A three-day event celebrating everything Swiss-Italian heritage is coming to the Central Coast this fall. And all are invited, genealogical past notwithstanding.
The first day of festivities kicks off Friday, Sept. 22 in Orcutt, where an informal meet-and-greet will be held at the Far Western Tavern.
Saturday, Sept. 23 will be a day full of Swiss-Italian activities at a private ranch near Los Alamos. It includes wine and cheese tastings, exhibits, alphorns and accordions, lectures on ancestry
The first day of festivities kicks off Friday, Sept. 22 in Orcutt, where an informal meet-and-greet will be held at the Far Western Tavern.
Saturday, Sept. 23 will be a day full of Swiss-Italian activities at a private ranch near Los Alamos. It includes wine and cheese tastings, exhibits, alphorns and accordions, lectures on ancestry
Cal Poly SLO one of 34 best universities in nation, finance website says
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo received a 5-star rating in Money magazine’s 2023 Best Colleges rankings, placing it among the 34 best public and private universities in the nation.
Thirty-four colleges in total received a 5-star rating. The rating has Cal Poly alongside universities such as Columbia, the California Institute of Technology, Harvard, MIT, Stanford and Yale.
Factors such as the estimated tuition price, graduation rates, financial aid and graduate earning
Thirty-four colleges in total received a 5-star rating. The rating has Cal Poly alongside universities such as Columbia, the California Institute of Technology, Harvard, MIT, Stanford and Yale.
Factors such as the estimated tuition price, graduation rates, financial aid and graduate earning
A new attraction will soon be cruising the waters of Morro Bay: an authentic gondola
A new attraction has made its way to the waters of Morro Bay, and starting June 30, people will have the opportunity to take a relaxing cruise inside it.
Steven Anastasi, owner and founder of Central Coast Gondola, has brought one of his passions to Morro Bay: a 62-year-old authentic wedding gondola.
Yes, the same romantic vessel seen in films and vacation photos alike — like it’s straight out of the canals of Venice, Italy.
“You can come to the gondola for an hour and you bring whoever you w
Steven Anastasi, owner and founder of Central Coast Gondola, has brought one of his passions to Morro Bay: a 62-year-old authentic wedding gondola.
Yes, the same romantic vessel seen in films and vacation photos alike — like it’s straight out of the canals of Venice, Italy.
“You can come to the gondola for an hour and you bring whoever you w
Santa Barbara County District Attorney warns consumers of undisclosed restaurant surcharges
Several restaurants in the Santa Barbara County area are charging mandatory service fees and surcharges without adequately disclosing those fees to customers, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office announced Wednesday, which places those restaurants in potential violation of consumer-protection laws.
The Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit “has become aware” of “several” restaurants adding service fees and surcharges “without conspicuously disclosing them to customers before
The Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit “has become aware” of “several” restaurants adding service fees and surcharges “without conspicuously disclosing them to customers before
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