Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is celebrating its 30 year anniversary this month as a part of the locally recognized Mentoring Month.

Starting Feb. 1, residential and commercial customers will see their bills increase by nearly 12% - Garbage collection rates in Paso Robles will rise over [...]

The Paso Robles and Templeton Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its Roblan of the Year and Beautification of the Year awards, [...]

Several people said they saw what appeared to be Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents making an arrest in Paso Robles this week.

The City of Paso Robles announced Monday it had reached a mutual settlement agreement with City Manager Ty Lewis

Morro Bay city councilmembers are back from a recent trip to the State Capitol where they advocated for the city's interests.

'Our students must keep pace in science, technology, engineering, and math to set themselves up for success,' Panetta said - Congressman Jimmy Panetta visited TeamPaso [...]

Residents are encouraged to learn more about disaster preparedness and receive emergency alerts - In response to recent wildfires in Southern California, Paso Robles residents [...]

One of President Trump's first executive orders threatened to withhold federal funding from so-called sanctuary states and cities. California is one of them.

Political groups get state OK to create affiliated committees with different heads & coordinate fundraising and candidate donations.

Two hot-button issues remain at the forefront of discussions about California agriculture — labor and water. In January alone, fear and confusion on these issues came in the form of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection operation in Kern County and deadly wildfires in Los Angeles, stemming from misinformation spread across social media, activist groups, and some news outlets.  

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California has dropped its landmark rule that would have phased out nearly all diesel trucks in the coming years, the California Air Resources Board announced earlier this month. 

The White House on Tuesday began offering buyouts worth seven months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6.

WASHINGTON -- Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 106th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2025. Key...

President Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, citing trade deficits, illegal immigration, and drug concerns, risking consumer price hikes.

Delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 2025 Convention set policy priorities for the upcoming year. Chad Smith has more on what was discussed. Smith: Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention considered many important topics before setting the highest priority ones for this year.

The American Farm Bureau today sent President Donald Trump a letter expressing concern that new tariffs levied against Canada, Mexico and China may inadvertently create financial hardships on U.S. farmers and ranchers. Historically, retaliatory actions often target U.S. agriculture but then ripple throughout the U.S. economy. "Last year, the U.S.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced to a raucus, record-sized crowd at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania.

Big tech energy needs, including for artificial intelligence, has elected officials giving nuclear power a serious reexamination

Light rain expected to start by Monday night, more expected Wednesday night into Thursday - A significant rainstorm is set to arrive in Paso Robles [...]

Nutrien Ag Solutions introduces N-FINITY to the U.S. crop market. Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc. has launched N-FINITY, an innovative nitrogen management solution that combines three modes of action that aims to increase the efficiency and availability of nitrogen for improved plant health and crop yields

Ocean Mist Farms has the fresh solution for busy families looking to add flavor, color and convenience to their healthy eating New Year resolutions. Consumers can start the new year with Ocean Mist Farms recently expanded fresh-cut vegetable convenience line.

Braga Fresh, which distributes Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart, continues to recall some packages of broccoli due to listeria fears as the FDA escalates the issue to Class I.

Recent Border Patrol activity in the Central Valley of California has caused concern among agricultural employers and employees. The agency carrying out these enforcement actions publicly stated its aim was to apprehend and detain criminal aliens against whom the agency has pending detention orders. These have caused significant disruptions for agricultural employers and for their [...]

Sacramento, CA – While there have been news reports of unease among some farm employees, the California Farm Bureau has been in contact with numerous farmers across the state and has not heard of any widespread workforce disruption. Read the latest press releases from the California Farm Bureau Federation, covering news on California agriculture and family farms.

Employers required to maintain logs of workplace injuries and illnesses (i.e., employers of more than 10 employees at any time during the prior calendar year) are required to post their 2024 annual summary by Feb. 1. Even if your company had no recordable injury or illness in 2024, you must still complete your Form 300 [...]

A rare strain of avian flu has been detected on a California farm. Here's what you should know about H5N9.

The average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. has jumped 50% in the past year and the cost increase appears to have accelerated since November.

Brenna Pratt named head winemaker at Midnight Cellars - Midnight Cellars, a family-owned winery in Paso Robles, has announced the promotion of Brenna Pratt to [...]

In 2024, grants from JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery helped local organizations and non-profits. This year, the fund for these grants is even bigger.

Gov. Newsom has ordered officials to store more water for "people and agriculture." Meanwhile, Trump's tariffs may hit California wallets.

Move is intended to replenish above-ground and groundwater storage that remains depleted after multiple years of drought - Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order [...]

The California Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Toolkit is now available on the CAL FIRE website. The California CWPP Toolkit provides important guidance and resources for communities to develop and implement CWPPs across the state.

Last week, Caltrans crews cleared the roadside along Highway 229 in San Luis Obispo County as part of California's wildfire and forest resilience plan.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been assisting the local government and residents in the wake of catastrophic fires in Los Angeles County....