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## [Hot and humid conditions continue Friday, with a slight break from these conditions in store this weekend](https://www.ksby.com/weather/todays-forecast/hot-and-humid-conditions-continue-friday-with-a-slight-break-from-these-conditions-in-store-this-weekend)

_2026-08-28 · Leslie Santibañez-Molina · Homepage_

A cooling trend is set to begin Saturday and is expected to last through Monday. A likely return to near-normal temperatures and lower humidity is in store. Here is your full forecast!

## [Interactive: The case for and against Flock cameras](https://www.ksby.com/us-news/interactive-the-case-for-and-against-flock-cameras)

_2026-08-28 · Homepage_

Flock Safety cameras are seemingly everywhere — but what are these automated license plate readers actually recording, and is the technology being abused?

## [Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated](https://www.ksby.com/politics/economy/fed-chair-warsh-signals-rate-hikes-may-be-needed-with-inflation-still-elevated)

_2026-08-28 · AP via Scripps News Group · Homepage_

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months.

## [Partial lunar eclipse will turn most of the moon blood red](https://www.ksby.com/science-and-tech/space/partial-lunar-eclipse-will-turn-most-of-the-moon-blood-red)

_2026-08-27 · Justin Boggs · Homepage_

About 93% of the moon will be eclipsed during this week’s lunar event, giving much of it a deep red appearance at peak eclipse.

## [Crash slows Hwy 101 traffic through Atascadero](https://www.ksby.com/atascadero/crash-slows-hwy-101-traffic-through-atascadero)

_2026-08-27 · KSBY Staff · Homepage_

A multi-vehicle crash near Santa Barbara Road was backing up traffic Thursday morning along Highway 101 in Atascadero.

## [Tropical Storm Dolly arrives shortly after death of Dolly Parton](https://www.ksby.com/weather/tropical-storm-dolly-arrives-shortly-after-death-of-dolly-parton)

_2026-08-27 · Justin Boggs · Homepage_

Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic on Thursday, reviving a storm name that coincidentally resurfaced days after Dolly Parton’s death.

## [Grover Beach wants applications for vacant City Council seat](https://www.newtimesslo.com/grover-beach-wants-applications-for-vacant-city-council-seat/)

_2026-08-27 · Bulbul Rajagopal · New Times San Luis Obispo_

No stranger to resignations and appointments, the Grover Beach City Council is calling for applications to fill its recently vacated 3rd District seat. Third District Councilmember Kathy McCorry-Driscoll resigned from the council on Aug. 14. McCorry-Driscoll, the owner of a brand strategies company and HR director at nonprofit Restorative Partners, moved away from Grover Beach \[…\] The post Grover…

## [Paso Robles school district brings book vending machines to Title I campuses](https://www.newtimesslo.com/paso-robles-school-district-brings-book-vending-machines-to-title-i-campuses/)

_2026-08-27 · Chloë Hodge · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Forget chips and candy, the newest vending machines headed to Paso Robles schools will be stocked with books. On Aug. 18, the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board unanimously approved spending up to $105,000 on book vending machines and a year’s supply of books for eight Title I schools. The machines are intended to \[…\] The post Paso Robles school district brings book vending machines…

## [Lucia Mar families struggle with after school care waitlist, parent says](https://www.newtimesslo.com/lucia-mar-families-struggle-with-after-school-care-waitlist-parent-says/)

_2026-08-27 · Bulbul Rajagopal · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Lucia Mar Unified School District’s before- and after-school care program is at capacity, according to a local parent hoping her son gets off the waitlist for the 2026-27 school year. Oceano resident Anna Cordero is juggling her job as an online U.S. history teacher while making sure her Harloe Elementary second grader receives adequate attention \[…\] The post Lucia Mar families struggle with after…

## [TAAG chair resigns following felony conviction](https://www.newtimesslo.com/taag-chair-resigns-following-felony-conviction/)

_2026-08-27 · Chloë Hodge · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Templeton Area Advisory Group Chair David Leader formally resigned on Aug. 26, ending an eight-month tenure overshadowed by his felony conviction, restraining orders protecting eight neighbors, and growing pressure from fellow board members to step down. His resignation came one week after he was sentenced to jail for felony vandalism and violating court orders—and as \[…\] The post TAAG chair…

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## [Long-term interest](https://www.newtimesslo.com/long-term-interest/)

_2026-08-27 · The Shredder · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Templeton just wrapped up eight months of its life that it will never get back. Despite David Leader’s involvement in several restraining order cases and a criminal case, the Templeton Area Advisory Group (TAAG) appointed him as its chair in January. Shortly thereafter, TAAG changed its policies so that someone with a felony could still \[…\] The post Long-term interest appeared first on New Times…

## [The culture wars take over the WNBA](https://www.newtimesslo.com/the-culture-wars-take-over-the-wnba/)

_2026-08-27 · John Donegan · New Times San Luis Obispo_

It seems that the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has really gotten itself between a rock and a hard place and is becoming ground zero in the culture wars. While I have little interest in basketball, I am always fascinated by the culture wars. The WNBA finds itself as the focus of a lively donnybrook \[…\] The post The culture wars take over the WNBA appeared first on New Times San…

## [Restore Laguna Lake](https://www.newtimesslo.com/restore-laguna-lake/)

_2026-08-27 · By Dale Thompson · New Times San Luis Obispo_

As a longtime San Luis Obispo resident (grade schools, Cal Poly grad, now retired), I have a great love of this town. I even used to fish Laguna Lake as a kid. Currently, I am a member of the Laguna Lake Model Yacht Club. For years, this club has enjoyed sailing our model sailboats and \[…\] The post Restore Laguna Lake appeared first on New Times San Luis Obispo .

## [Roads should be county’s first priority](https://www.newtimesslo.com/roads-should-be-countys-first-priority/)

_2026-08-27 · Adam Verdin · New Times San Luis Obispo_

What if we could fix more roads, bring home more state and federal transportation dollars, and do it without raising the overall tax burden? The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) board and the county Board of Supervisors voted to remove Measure H from the November ballot after consultants concluded it did not have \[…\] The post Roads should be county’s first priority appeared first on…

## [Political manipulation surrounds offshore wind](https://www.newtimesslo.com/political-manipulation-surrounds-offshore-wind/)

_2026-08-27 · Mandy Davis · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Sad to say, we are living in a time of incessant manipulation, subterfuge, and downright hype at the hands of our politicians and their favorite corporate donors and glad-hand buddies. Here, in the land of “energy opportunity,” the Central Coast of California, we have been the recipients and guinea pigs of political and corporate hype, \[…\] The post Political manipulation surrounds offshore wind…

## [Save Cuesta Inlet launches boat identification campaign to clear shoreline](https://www.newtimesslo.com/save-cuesta-inlet-launches-boat-identification-campaign-to-clear-shoreline/)

_2026-08-27 · Bulbul Rajagopal · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Parked your boat on the waters of the scenic Cuesta Inlet? Claim it soon or say goodbye. Nonprofit Save Cuesta Inlet is on a mission to identify boats and separate abandoned vessels from those still in use. It’s the group’s first stewardship project since it became inlet owners with the hope that the public can \[…\] The post Save Cuesta Inlet launches boat identification campaign to clear shoreline…

## [Paso Robles distillers brace for end of direct shipping](https://www.newtimesslo.com/paso-robles-distillers-brace-for-end-of-direct-shipping/)

_2026-08-27 · Chloë Hodge · New Times San Luis Obispo_

For six years, a customer who discovered a bottle of Paso Robles gin or whiskey on vacation could return home, order another online, and have it delivered to their door. Come Jan. 1, that could end. A pandemic-era allowance that lets California craft distilleries ship spirits directly to consumers is set to expire Dec. 31, \[…\] The post Paso Robles distillers brace for end of direct shipping…

## [PG&#038;E will pay SLO County $16 million for two of the five years of extended Diablo Canyon operations](https://www.newtimesslo.com/pge-will-pay-slo-county-16-million-for-two-of-the-five-years-of-extended-diablo-canyon-operations/)

_2026-08-27 · Bulbul Rajagopal · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) agreed to a $16 million payment to San Luis Obispo County and its communities, months after the introduction of a Senate bill that would have kept it on the hook to pay local communities for extended Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant operations. Authored by State Sen. John Laird (D-Santa \[…\] The post PG&E will pay SLO County $16 million for two of the five…

## [Central Coast author Sharon Sheltzer’s Lady of the Waves uses a climate change backdrop](https://www.newtimesslo.com/central-coast-author-sharon-sheltzers-lady-of-the-waves-uses-a-climate-change-backdrop/)

_2026-08-27 · Glen Starkey · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Central Coast author Sharon Sheltzer’s new young adult romance and adventure novel, Lady of the Waves: Love in the Time of Climate Change, opens with a bang. Twelve-year-old protagonist Aallotar, on vacation with her Finnish family in Thailand, heads to the beach with her mother. “We only have another week in paradise,” her mom says. \[…\] The post Central Coast author Sharon Sheltzer’s \<i\>Lady of…

## [Enter surf and skate short-film fest by Oct. 15](https://www.newtimesslo.com/enter-surf-and-skate-short-film-fest-by-oct-15/)

_2026-08-27 · Glen Starkey · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Calling all surfers, skaters, and filmmakers! Salty, an award-winning, locally produced short film, is stoked to announce the Stay Salty Surf and Skate Short Film Festival at the Bay Theatre, on Monday, Nov. 2 (5:30 p.m.; $10). “For one night only, let’s celebrate surf and skate culture, our community, and independent film, while raising funds \[…\] The post Enter surf and skate short-film fest by…

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## [See Shankar Vedantam’s Hidden Brain live on Sept. 20](https://www.newtimesslo.com/see-shankar-vedantams-hidden-brain-live-on-sept-20/)

_2026-08-27 · Glen Starkey · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Have you ever wondered why humans engage in sometimes counterproductive or puzzling behavior? There’s a podcast for you. NPR’s popular show Hidden Brain is coming to SLO live and in person with show host, veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam, thanks to KCBX Public Radio and Cal Poly Arts. This event is part of Hidden Brain’s \[…\] The post See Shankar Vedantam’s Hidden Brain live on Sept. 20…

## [Tony follows 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain’s first restaurant experience](https://www.newtimesslo.com/tony-follows-19-year-old-anthony-bourdains-first-restaurant-experience/)

_2026-08-27 · Glen Starkey and Anna Starkey · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Matt Johnson (BlackBerry) directs this story about 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa), who in 1975 travels to Provincetown to follow his crush, Nancy (Emilia Jones), and winds up with his first kitchen job. (106 min.) Glen The film begins with a quote from Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, Anthony Bourdain’s a raw confessional \[…\] The post \<i\>Tony\</i\> follows…

## [The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare examines a chilling quadruple homicide](https://www.newtimesslo.com/the-idaho-murders-college-nightmare-examines-a-chilling-quadruple-homicide/)

_2026-08-27 · Anna Starkey · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen were Ohio State students whose lives were cut short by a Washington State student in 2022 in an off-campus home while they slept. This series blends memories shared from those who loved them most, heartbreaking footage from first responders, and interviews with the perpetrator’s fellow students \[…\] The post \<i\>The Idaho Murders:…

## [Normal finds Bob Odenkirk revisiting his unlikely action hero role](https://www.newtimesslo.com/normal-finds-bob-odenkirk-revisiting-his-unlikely-action-hero-role/)

_2026-08-27 · Glen Starkey · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Directed by Ben Wheatley (Meg 2: The Trench, Free Fire, Kill List) from Derek Kolstad’s script based on a story co-written with star Bob Odenkirk, Normal follows an interim sheriff, Ulysses (Odenkirk), of the fictional town of Normal, Minnesota. After a botched bank robbery, Ulysses discovers the town’s bank is safeguarding a huge stash of \[…\] The post \<i\>Normal\</i\> finds Bob Odenkirk revisiting…

## [Public Image Ltd plays the Fremont Theater during their first U.S. tour in eight years](https://www.newtimesslo.com/public-image-ltd-plays-the-fremont-theater-during-their-first-u-s-tour-in-eight-years/)

_2026-08-27 · Glen Starkey · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Even though I could tell at the time that the Sex Pistols were not great musicians, their energy appealed to teenage me in an undeniable way. Frontman Johnny Rotten (then the stage name for John Lydon) had crazy swagger, and the band’s sound was abrasive enough to annoy my parents, so—you know—bonus points. After they \[…\] The post Public Image Ltd plays the Fremont Theater during their first U.S.…

## [REACH 38 helicopter crews in Santa Maria will now carry blood on board for in-flight transfusions](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/reach-38-helicopter-crews-in-santa-maria-will-now-carry-blood-on-board-for-in-flight-transfusions)

_2026-08-26 · Crystal Bermudez · Homepage_

Santa Maria-based REACH 38 air medical crews will now carry blood on board their helicopter, allowing them to begin transfusions before critically injured patients reach the emergency room.

## [Transmitter issue causes over-the-air signal outage for south Santa Barbara County viewers](https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/transmitter-issue-causes-over-the-air-signal-outage-for-south-santa-barbara-county-viewers)

_2026-08-26 · KSBY Staff · Homepage_

A transmitter issue is causing an over-the-air outage for viewers in south Santa Barbara County. Engineers are working to fix it.

## [13th annual Day of Hope happening on Wednesday in Santa Maria](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/13th-annual-day-of-hope-happening-on-wednesday-in-santa-maria)

_2026-08-26 · Ty Soria · Homepage_

Dignity Health, partnering with the Santa Maria Times, is holding the 13th annual Day of Hope event, which will run from 7 a.m. to noon.

## [Juvenile identified behind shooting threat at Orcutt Academy High School](https://www.ksby.com/orcutt/juvenile-identified-behind-shooting-threat-at-orcutt-academy-high-school)

_2026-08-23 · KSBY Staff · Homepage_

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's deputies have identified the person who posted a video on TikTok threatening a shooting at Orcutt Academy High School.

## [Little to no change in temperatures this weekend](https://www.ksby.com/weather/todays-forecast/little-to-no-change-in-temperatures-this-weekend)

_2026-08-23 · Leslie Santibañez-Molina · Homepage_

Coastal areas will continue to experience night-to-morning low clouds and fog. Temperatures will start to trend upwards again starting on Tuesday. Here is your full forecast!\*

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## [SLO County annual siren test was a success, officials say](https://www.ksby.com/pismo-beach/slo-county-annual-siren-test-was-a-success-officials-say)

_2026-08-23 · Makayla Richardson · Homepage_

From the Nipomo Mesa to Cayucos, sirens across San Luis Obispo County rang out twice on Saturday for the county's annual full-scale emergency siren test.

## [Morro Bay High School introduces its first-ever flag football team](https://www.ksby.com/morro-bay/morro-bay-high-school-introduces-its-first-ever-flag-football-team)

_2026-08-22 · Valentina Saldaña · Homepage_

Cleats and flags have made their way to the Morro Bay High School football field as the school welcomes its first-ever flag football team.

## [Atascadero's annual Cruisin' Weekend draws classic car enthusiasts from across California](https://www.ksby.com/atascadero/atascaderos-annual-cruisin-weekend-draws-classic-car-enthusiasts-from-across-california)

_2026-08-22 · Leslie Santibañez-Molina · Homepage_

Classic car enthusiasts filled downtown Atascadero Friday evening for the 33rd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite, kicking off the city's annual Cruisin' Weekend celebration.

## [Buellton's iconic Pea Soup Andersen's billboards face uncertain future as community weighs options](https://www.ksby.com/santa-ynez-valley/buelltons-iconic-pea-soup-andersens-billboards-face-uncertain-future-as-community-weighs-options)

_2026-08-22 · Crystal Bermudez · Homepage_

Two remaining billboards tied to the historic Pea Soup Andersen's restaurant have separate paths forward, with local organizations and the city working to preserve their presence along the freeway.

## [New Navigation Center opens in Santa Maria to support youth experiencing housing instability](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/new-navigation-center-opens-in-santa-maria-to-support-youth-experiencing-housing-instability)

_2026-08-22 · Arly Lara · Homepage_

A recent Santa Barbara County report found a 22% increase in youth homelessness among those ages 18 to 24. Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley is responding with a new resource center.

## [Landscaping improvements could be on the horizon for busy Nipomo street](https://www.ksby.com/nipomo/landscaping-improvements-could-be-on-the-horizon-for-busy-nipomo-street)

_2026-08-22 · Makayla Richardson · Homepage_

A Nipomo man wants to see a sea of poppies on his drive home instead of empty medians but he’s had some difficulties making that dream a reality. He's not the only one looking to improve the view.

## [Santa Barbara County seeks public input on Northern Branch Jail expansion plans](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/santa-barbara-county-seeks-public-input-on-northern-branch-jail-expansion-plans)

_2026-08-21 · Leslie Santibañez-Molina · Homepage_

Just weeks after Santa Barbara County leaders approved plans to expand the Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria, officials are unveiling early design concepts and seeking community input on the project.

## [The week ends on a mild note with afternoon sunshine and heat](https://www.ksby.com/weather/todays-forecast/the-week-ends-on-a-mild-note-with-afternoon-sunshine-and-heat)

_2026-08-21 · Vivian Rennie · Homepage_

The next few days bring in a transition to slightly cooler weather. Here is what you need to know from Meteorologist Vivian Rennie.

## [Pet of the week, Lillie](https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/pet-of-the-week-lillie)

_2026-08-21 · Vivian Rennie · Homepage_

Every week we feature an available animal from Woods Humane Society! This week it is Lillie's turn in the spotlight!

## [Santa Maria Police Department joining Lompoc in using AI for non-emergency calls](https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/santa-maria-police-department-joining-lompoc-in-using-ai-for-non-emergency-calls)

_2026-08-21 · Arly Lara · Homepage_

The Santa Maria Police Department will soon roll out its Hyper AI system to assist with non-emergency dispatch calls, drawing mixed opinions from community members.

## [2026 California Mid-State Fair breaks records](https://www.ksby.com/paso-robles/2026-california-mid-state-fair-breaks-records)

_2026-08-21 · Monique Lopez · Homepage_

The 2026 California Mid-State Fair has come and gone, and now it’s time to see how the annual fair fared.

## [Structure fire in San Luis Obispo leaves a resident displaced](https://www.ksby.com/san-luis-obispo/structure-fire-in-san-luis-obispo-leaves-a-resident-displaced)

_2026-08-21 · Evelyn Santa Rosa · Homepage_

Crews with the San Luis Obispo Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at the 100 block of South Street on Thursday afternoon.

## [Morro Bay considers skipping November election](https://www.newtimesslo.com/morro-bay-considers-skipping-november-election/)

_2026-08-20 · Chloë Hodge · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Morro Bay could skip its November election after just three candidates stepped forward for three open seats, trading the ballot box for roughly $30,000 in savings. In an Aug. 19 staff report, city staff recommended that the City Council cancel the Nov. 3 election and appoint the three candidates running unopposed: Mayor Carla Wixom and \[…\] The post Morro Bay considers skipping November election…

## [SLO County pays into renewed statewide coalition to combat offshore oil drilling](https://www.newtimesslo.com/slo-county-pays-into-renewed-statewide-coalition-to-combat-offshore-oil-drilling/)

_2026-08-20 · Bulbul Rajagopal · New Times San Luis Obispo_

A coalition of California counties, sprouted in response to Reagan administration actions, has resurfaced for the first time in more than 30 years to block renewed federal plans to allow offshore oil drilling off the California coast. At its Aug. 18 meeting, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors joined the fight by approving \[…\] The post SLO County pays into renewed statewide coalition…

## [Three candidates vie for Paso Robles 2nd District seat](https://www.newtimesslo.com/three-candidates-vie-for-paso-robles-2nd-district-seat/)

_2026-08-20 · Chloë Hodge · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Paso Robles City Councilmember Chris Bausch is asking 2nd District voters for another term after a tumultuous four years at City Hall that culminated in lawsuits and more than $840,000 in settlements and legal costs. This time, he isn’t running unopposed. Bausch, who was appointed to the council in 2022, faces two challengers in November: \[…\] The post Three candidates vie for Paso Robles 2nd…

## [Jan Marx’s censure attempt against Mayor Erica Stewart fails](https://www.newtimesslo.com/jan-marxs-censure-attempt-against-mayor-erica-stewart-fails/)

_2026-08-20 · Bulbul Rajagopal · New Times San Luis Obispo_

San Luis Obispo City Councilmember Jan Marx’s efforts to censure Mayor Erica Stewart failed to garner support from her peers. Following a final advisory opinion from the SLO Personnel Board that recommended against censuring the mayor for sharing a confidential SLO County grand jury report with a Cal Poly official, Marx tried to agendize a \[…\] The post Jan Marx’s censure attempt against Mayor…

## [Money 101](https://www.newtimesslo.com/money-101/)

_2026-08-20 · The Shredder · New Times San Luis Obispo_

“Attention, students. Today’s lesson is about how to pave paradise and put up a parking lot. Lemons are currently $2.13 per pound. The average San Luis Obispo hotel room is $247 a night. Do the math. Or better yet, let AI do it. You’ll quickly discover Cal Poly can make more money running a hotel \[…\] The post Money 101 appeared first on New Times San Luis Obispo .

## [Diablo Canyon is a policy choice](https://www.newtimesslo.com/diablo-canyon-is-a-policy-choice/)

_2026-08-20 · By Molly Johnson · New Times San Luis Obispo_

Cristina Talacko and Jeffrey Donovan’s claim that California would be “throwing $30 billion into the Pacific” by closing Diablo Canyon in 2030 makes for a catchy line, but it misrepresents the choice before California (“Don’t throw Diablo Canyon into the sea,” Aug. 13). California is not deciding whether to build a new $30 billion nuclear \[…\] The post Diablo Canyon is a policy choice appeared…

## [I’m disappointed in the SLO Personnel Board’s no censure decision](https://www.newtimesslo.com/im-disappointed-in-the-slo-personnel-boards-no-censure-decision/)

_2026-08-20 · Sharon Roberts · New Times San Luis Obispo_

I attended my first SLO city Personnel Board meeting on Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. because I wanted to present my comments regarding a censure for Mayor Erica Stewart. I am very glad I attended, but I left extremely disappointed. The meeting was a clear example of a chairperson dominating and pushing his opinion on \[…\] The post I’m disappointed in the SLO Personnel Board’s no censure decision appeared…

## [We need more fire access roads in the national forest](https://www.newtimesslo.com/we-need-more-fire-access-roads-in-the-national-forest/)

_2026-08-20 · By Shannon Kessler · New Times San Luis Obispo_

The ongoing Timber Fire serves as a critical reminder of the challenges faced by our firefighting personnel. Currently, hotshot crews are required to hike miles into steep Big Sur terrain due to a severe lack of fire roads. This situation is the direct result of policies that have deprioritized practical access in favor of extreme \[…\] The post We need more fire access roads in the national forest…

