Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in San Luis Obispo public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
28 topics in taxes budget
CDBG Community Needs Workshop
Human Services Grant Workshop
Department Head Employment Contracts (Item 6i)
Committee introduction
Mediation services grant (Item 7.e)
Human services grants (Item 7.c)
Diablo Canyon mitigation funds
City budget and CalPERS debt
Lumina Alliance funding
SLO Food Bank funding
People's Self-Help Housing — not funded
Restorative Partners funding
Shower the People funding
CAPSLO funding
Womenade SLO funding
Jewish Family Services funding
CASA of SLO funding
LTC Ombudsman funding
Meals That Connect — reallocation request
Long-term Care Ombudsman program
Citi Farm SLO — reallocation request
One Community Fund — DEI High Impact Grant
SLO Hillel — DEI High Impact Grant
Diablo Canyon letter
Diablo Canyon property taxes
Diablo Canyon Power Plant legislation
City finances and CalPERS debt
Measure Y/Measure G spending
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of San Luis Obispo from local and regional media.
More SLO County election results were just released. See where city races stand
More SLO County election results were just released. See where city races stand San Luis Obispo Tribune
Nov 6, 2026Democratic Party-backed candidates are ahead in Lucia Mar elections
FRESH FACES? Trustee Area 3 candidate Anna Cordero (left) and Trustee Area 6 candidate David Warren (right) could push out two incumbents on the Lucia Mar Unified School Board if they maintain their leads. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.new...
Nov 5, 2026Newcomers lead two Paso Robles City Council races
ELECTION As of Nov. 4, Generation Build Founder Michael Massey leads the race for Paso Robles’s 2nd District City Council seat. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.newtimesslo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/news-brief-PasoElection-11-12.webp?fi...
Nov 5, 2026Still counting
With pink nails, pink hair extensions, and a pink shirt, Grover Beach Mayor Kassi Dee was glowing on Nov. 3, during the election night watch party at her spot on Grand Avenue—Nan’s Books and Crystals. She was leading in the race against her challeng...
Nov 5, 2026Let’s keep saving our coast
“The coast is never saved. It’s always being saved.” —Peter Douglas, former Coastal Commission executive director The evening of Oct. 14, on a dark, bumpy bus ride from Santa Barbara to Sacramento, college students from Allan Hancock College, Cuesta,...
Nov 5, 2026A group of Baywood Park residents want a two-story project reconsidered
INCOMING The corner of Santa Maria Avenue and 2nd Street in Baywood Park, which once housed a gas station and is now parking for farmers market attendees, is poised to hold a two-story mixed-use building. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.newt...
Nov 5, 2026Avila, Funk lead Atascadero City Council race in early returns
A-TOWN Incumbent Susan Funk (pictured) leads with Mike Avila for two seats on the Atascadero City Council. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.newtimesslo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/news-brief-AtascaderoElection-photo-11-12.webp?fit=780%2C58...
Nov 5, 2026Measures, incumbents, and a newcomer take leads in Grover Beach
ALL SMILES Grover Beach 1st District City Council candidate Shilo Terek (left), and incumbents Mayor Kassi Dee (center) and 2nd District City Councilmember Jules Tuggle (right) celebrate their early leads at Dee’s bookstore Nan’s Books and Crystals. ...
Nov 5, 2026Election night results: See who is winning, losing in SLO County races
Election night results: See who is winning, losing in SLO County races San Luis Obispo Tribune
Nov 4, 20262 tight races shaping up in Paso Robles. See early returns for mayor, City Council
2 tight races shaping up in Paso Robles. See early returns for mayor, City Council San Luis Obispo Tribune
Nov 4, 2026California city cracks down on annual university celebration
California city cracks down on annual university celebration SFGATE
Mar 13, 2026Homebuilders sue San Luis Obispo for development policy
Homebuilders sue San Luis Obispo for development policy The Center Square
Mar 6, 2026