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City of Arroyo Grande
Published September 24PC Public Hearing Notice 10/06/2026 - General Plan Amendment Comprehensive Update
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24Autumn Arts Annual 2026
Summer’s still hanging around, per usual, while we wait for the super El Niño to drop in on us as promised. But it’s now officially fall, so our annual Autumn Arts issue is here! Whether you’re ready or not, we’ve got all the fun things coming to you on the Central Coast. From…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24Atascadero council race draws four candidates for two seats
Four candidates focused on housing and jobs are vying for two seats on Atascadero’s City Council this November. Incumbent Susan Funk is seeking a third term against Emily Baranek, Mike Avila, and self-described outsider Ian Denchasy. Councilmember Heather Newsom is not seeking…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24The Wildlands Conservancy secures $42 million to preserve Diablo Canyon land
Long-held goals of conserving Wild Cherry Canyon, the expansive coastal open space southeast of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, are closer than ever to being fulfilled thanks to major investment approved by the California State Coastal Conservancy. The Coastal Conservancy…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24Cal Poly moves Farm Store plans to West Campus site
As Cal Poly considers developing portions of its agricultural land south of Highland Drive, one project within that area is officially moving forward. In an email sent out to College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Services (CAFES) faculty and staff on Sept. 11, CAFES…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24Jury convicts Gaea Powell on all counts of election fraud
A San Luis Obispo Superior Court jury unanimously found two-time Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Gaea Powell guilty on all nine counts of election fraud filed against her by the District Attorney’s Office. The conviction wrapped up the three-week-long trial marked by Powell…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24The blame game
When things aren’t going your way, blame others. That’s some actionable advice, brought to you by Donald tRump, who recently kicked some prominent media outlets out of the White House for coverage he didn’t like. It’s not their fault the economy’s in the shitter, gas prices are…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24The government and media squandered public trust during the pandemic
Is it any wonder why government and the media are so distrusted? In recent testimony before Congress, Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer more than 100 questions, asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Since he was previously pardoned by Joe Biden and is…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24Wild Cherry Canyon needs careful conservation
Sept. 17 marked an important milestone for the future of the Diablo Canyon land and our Central Coast coastline. The California State Coastal Conservancy approved funding to support The Wildlands Conservancy’s acquisition of Wild Cherry Canyon, moving this remarkable property…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24Don’t lower educational standards for the children who need it most
For more than 60 years, Head Start has stood for one powerful idea: Children should have the opportunity to thrive regardless of the poverty into which they were born. For families facing that barrier, the Head Start promise has meant more than a place for their child to spend…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24Glee star and Arroyo Grande native Harry Shum Jr. wins local support for Dancing with the Stars stint
Arroyo Grande residents can see homegrown talent light up their screens every week during this season of Dancing with the Stars. A 2000 graduate of Arroyo Grande High School, Harry Shum Jr.—who rose to fame as Mike Chang in Glee—cemented himself as a front-runner in the Season 35…
City of Arroyo Grande
Published September 23Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival and Parade Road Closures
The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival and Parade will take place this Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th.