Natalia Young

Natalia Young

August 18 2026

Pasadena expands Eaton Fire Waiver Program for standing homes

The city has set aside $100,000 to waive repair fees for homes that survived the wildfire but sustained damage not identified in the post-fire assessment.

Natalia Young / Mustang News

February 11 2026

For the birds? Not quite--this hobby has the Central Coast aflutter

Locals and tourists of all ages are flocking with their 'nockers to see boobies.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

KCBX • November 19 2025

San Luis Obispo pledges $500,000 for SLOMA expansion

San Luis Obispo City Council conditionally approves the funds for the first phase of the art museum’s relocation and renovation.

Natalia Young / KCBX

KCBX • September 5 2025

Farmworker, immigrant rights group takes to the streets of Los Olivos

As some kicked off Labor Day in Central Coast tasting rooms, others called for raising not just wine glasses, but farmworkers' wages too.

Michaela Mastache

KCBX • August 24 2025

Central Coast congressmen hold forum on Medicare access

The forum brought together elected officials and local health leaders to address provider participation and funding issues impacting seniors and people with disabilities.

Adilene Santiago / Mustang News

Mustang News • July 29 2025

New infographic highlights Cal Poly’s students with dependents

Without data, this campus community “didn’t exist.” Their new visibility can be the first step toward greater support.

Soha Roy / Mustang News

Mustang News • April 6 2025

Thousands rally in San Luis Obispo ‘Hands Off!’ protest to defend federal courts

Attendees joined a national day of action against the Trump administration's policies.

John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

March 18 2025

A meaningful divide

The gender wage gap in the U.S. hasn't budged much in two decades. A new study offers a possible reason for the stagnation.

The White House

March 1 2025

100 days of DOGE

Musk’s sledgehammer hits the structure of federal bureaucracy, threatening to leave those who maintain it—and those who rely on it—out in the cold.

Robert Schwemmer / NOAA

Mustang News • February 4 2025

NOAA seeks advisory council applicants for Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary

Stakeholders, including college students, can apply by March 7 to act as liaisons between their communities and the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

Natalia Young

January 31 2025

The challenge of grid reliability for the U.S.' push for clean power

As wind and solar energy take off, the transition from fossil fuels requires reliable baseload energy sources to ensure energy security and economic stability.

Connor Keith @connorjkeith

January 26 2025

Falcon 9 lights up Central Coast sky

The launch demonstrates the region’s expanding capacity to support military, NASA, and commercial space operations.

KSBY News • June 6 2024

Santa Barbara Co. Fire Dept. plans Chamberlin Ranch prescribed burn

SBCFD to burn 100 acres of vegetation for training and wildfire mitigation purposes in mid-June, conditions permitting.

California Mid-State Fair

KSBY News • June 6 2024

CA Mid-State Fair accepting applications for youth volunteers

The "Biggest Little Fair Anywhere" is expected to draw over 300,000 visitors, making it one of the best attended annual events in San Luis Obispo County.

Jason Orr / KSBY

KSBY News • June 6 2024

Multiple Santa Maria high schools celebrate graduations

More than 2,300 students from Righetti, Pioneer Valley, and Santa Maria High Schools received their diplomas Thursday.

SLO Food Bank

KSBY News • June 6 2024

SLO Food Bank organizing Hunger Awareness Day events throughout the county

June 7 marks Hunger Awareness Day, a SLO Food Bank initiative aimed at publicizing and addressing rising food insecurity.

KSBY News • June 4 2024

California Mid-State Fair offering free carnival rides on opening day

The promotion does not include fair admission.

KSBY

KSBY News • June 4 2024

New vinyl and vintage store opens in Solvang

The newest destination of the Danish Capital of America is a haven for retro audiophiles.

KSBY News • May 11 2024

Mountain lion spotted in San Luis Obispo backyard

On Thursday, San Luis Obispo residents' security footage showed a mountain lion on their back patio.

KSBY News • May 11 2024

Meet Tide, SLO County's newest K9 on the crime-fighting side

K9 Tide and CD Shandi Cowan joined the SLO County Sheriff's Custody Division on Friday.

KSBY News • May 10 2024

SLO Cattlewomen Scholarships awarded to fourteen local students

The awards support the next generation of agricultural leaders as local experts emphasize the need for innovation in San Luis Obispo County’s ranching industry.

KSBY News • May 10 2024

Northbound Gaviota rest area closes again, southbound Gaviota rest area remains closed

In recent years, the northbound rest stop has reopened only to close again multiple times due to issues with its wastewater system.

KSBY News • May 10 2024

Avila Beach roundabout construction begins May 20. It will last 20 months.

The three-part project will cost $13.8 million and will be funded by federal and state grants.

KSBY News • May 7 2024

Paso Robles hosts Super Summer Sign-Up Party for seasonal youth aquatic programs

Families are invited to join Paso Robles Recreation Services at their local registration, informational, and festive event in preparation for the upcoming summer youth aquatic offerings.