Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in San Luis Obispo public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics
Mills Act contracts (207 Broad and 771 Toro)
Los Verdes Park II tree removal appeal
Mills Act contract — 771 Toro Street
1146 Farmhouse Lane tree removals
Subcommittee scope and public engagement
Meadow Park cypress removal and Mitchell Park poplar pruning
National politics and local growth policy
Renters and SLO Tenant Union story slam
Housing Element update and renter protections (Item 6d)
Madonna Overcrossing and parallel safe routes
Active transportation advocacy and network completeness
Noise at former Delta Epsilon fraternity house, 720 Foothill Boulevard
TBID partnership
Gala Pride and Diversity Center SOGI training
JCC-Federation Jewish Heritage Festival grant
Our Roots/Our Routes Chicano SLO Archive
NAMI grant
DEI High Impact Grants
History Center / Mission museum project
One Community Fund / Empowered Families grant
Downtown SLO grant request
Access Central Coast grant
NAMI mental health grant
Big Brothers Big Sisters grant
Recognition
Safe Routes to School
Bus service
Rental registry
Domestic violence awareness
Bikeshare program
Street parking and visibility
Grand Avenue project
Parking and emergency access
2932 Augusta Street development
CEQA environmental review exemption
Online community comments on parking
Project design fit and density bonus
Tree planting concessions
Recommended conditions of approval
Construction dust and project scale
Parking and child safety
Construction noise and air quality
Sensitive receptors
Project comparison with Pismo Street project
Street parking dynamics
Tree removal and air quality
Pedestrian safety on Augusta Street
Affordability and environmental review
Coast redwood removal appeal
355 North Chorro Street redwood removal
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