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Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations for children
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (216+ words) Six major medical organizations sued in federal court to block new childhood vaccine recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The American Academy of Pediatrics and five other groups say the revised guidance sharply reduces the number…...
New $10M early learning center opens in Guadalupe
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (134+ words) The Guadalupe Union School District celebrated the grand opening of its new Guadalupe Early Learning Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The new facility is reportedly be able to serve nearly 200 students in the district's preschool and transitional…...
New law allows adult sexual assault survivors expanded ability to take legal action
20+ hour, 43+ min ago (187+ words) New year, new laws" that includes Assembly Bill 250. The bill opens a two-year window for sexual assault victims who were previously unable to take legal action due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. Now, that time frame has…...
Local firefighters honored at annual appreciation dinner in Santa Maria
20+ hour, 46+ min ago (113+ words) Local firefighters honored at annual appreciation dinner in Santa Maria'KSBY News The Santa Maria Elks Lodge celebrated local firefighters Wednesday evening at its 48th annual Firefighter Appreciation Dinner. Officers from five agencies were joined by family and friends to be honored…...
Congress weighs ICE reforms as protests over immigration enforcement continue
22+ hour, 25+ min ago (318+ words) Protests in the streets of U.S. cities are echoing through the hallways of Congress. "House Democrats want accountability and oversight to ICE," said Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA). Now it could complicate the already delicate issue of government funding. Lawmakers are reportedly…...
Santa Barbara rent freeze approved, residents share mixed reactions
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (253+ words) Renters in Santa Barbara could see temporary relief after the city council voted to approve a moratorium on rent increases across much of the city. The council approved the measure in a 43 vote. The temporary rent freeze will stop rent…...
Highway 1 through Big Sur reopens fully, following nearly three-year closure
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (539+ words) Valentina Salda'a is your comunity reporter covering the north coast of San Luis Obispo County, including Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria, and San Simeon. Traffic is once again flowing along Highway 1 in Big Sur, a sight that has not…...
SLO community panel connects immigrants with key resources
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (154+ words) SLO community panel connects immigrants with key resources'KSBY News Nearly a year after President Donald Trump's inauguration brought sweeping changes to U.S. immigration policy, the San Luis Obispo County Diversity Coalition hosted a panel at the Ludwick Community Center on Tuesday,…...
Highway 1 set to fully reopen to travelers Wednesday afternoon
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (145+ words) Highway 1 along the Big Sur Coast is set to fully reopen this afternoon after three years of roadwork. Roads were supposed to be open to travelers in March. According to Caltrans, work to both stabilize the slope and implement additional…...
Pre-applications open for Buellton Garden Apartments affordable housing
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (136+ words) Pre-applications are now available for Buellton Garden Apartments, a new affordable housing development from People's Self-Help Housing. Applications are accessible in both English and Spanish at Buellton Garden Apartments - People's Self-Help Housing and are being accepted through Tuesday, February 3 at…...