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First confirmed case of coronavirus in Santa Barbara County

By CCT STAFF A Santa Barbara County resident has tested positive for the coronavirus, health officials announced on Sunday afternoon. The North County resident is suspected to have contracted the virus through community spread. The patient, a person in their... (Continue reading)

California Coastal Commission chair has the coronavirus

By CCT STAFF California Coastal Commission chair and Chula Vista City Council member Steve Padilla tested positive last week for the coronavirus, just days after chairing a Coastal Commission monthly meeting. The Coastal Commission met Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at... (Continue reading)

Two confirmed coronavirus cases in SLO County, a third suspected

By CCT STAFF A second San Luis Obispo County resident has tested positive for the coronavirus, an individual from South County. Another South County resident, suspected to have the virus, is currently hospitalized while medical personnel await test results. The... (Continue reading)

SLO County has first confirmed case of coronavirus

By CCT STAFF San Luis Obispo County confirmed its first case of coronavirus on Saturday, a likely case of community spread, according to the health department. The inflicted individual is a North County resident, over the age of 65, with... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles trash contract should go to bid

OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Waste hauling rates for Paso Robles residents and businesses soon may be hiked by the city council. But before that happens, a few things deserve further discussion, because a rate hike doesn’t necessarily tell the whole... (Continue reading)

SLO County DA warns against price gouging and fraud

Warning by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow District Attorney Dan Dow issued a consumer alert on Friday warning businesses and consumers of price gouging and fraud in the wake of emergency declarations over coronavirus concerns. During the... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill secures District 3 win

By CCT STAFF San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill has secured enough votes to win reelection. Countywide, there are 3,361 ballots left to count. On Friday, the Clerk Recorders Office released its latest tally. In District 3, Hill leads... (Continue reading)

More public agency coronavirus closures on the Central Coast

By CCT STAFF Amid an escalating response to the coronavirus by federal, state and local officials, public agencies on the Central Coast are implementing multiple closures and distancing procedures. On Friday, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency. Locally, San... (Continue reading)

Coronavirus school closings in San Luis Obispo County

By CCT STAFF Multiple public schools in San Luis Obispo County are shutting down in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Beginning Monday, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Lucia Mar, and San Luis Coastal school districts will close all... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s irresponsible coronavirus plan

OPINION by NICK JENKINS I watched today’s San Luis Obispo County Health Department briefing with dismay. Director Penny Borenstein is leading this county down a dangerous path. She used the words, “I am going out on a limb,” regarding not... (Continue reading)