San Luis Obispo County politics directly affect local governance, public services, and community development. Our reporting covers city council decisions, policy updates, and key issues shaping the region’s political landscape.
From election results to legislative changes, residents can rely on our political news to understand how decisions at the local and county level impact daily life in San Luis Obispo. Stay informed and engaged with the latest political developments.
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Read more...SLO County's "Votemobile" hits the road KSBY News
Read more...If you're registered to vote in San Luis Obispo County you have a new way to drop off your ballot ahead of the midterm elections.
Read more...Turning Point USA event at Cal Poly; arson arrest near airport. Today’s top stories San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Clash of the Political Parties: Cal Poly Hosts High-Profile Conservative Tour & Progressive Resource Fair News Channel 3-12
Read more...State workers in SLO County strike for better contract — ‘We have power in numbers’ San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...The vehicle will be stationed at pop-up events across the county ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election.
Read more...Cities including San Luis Obispo, Richmond, Greer, Pasadena and Seattle are seeking residents’ input on plans to improve street and pedestrian safety. Proposed efforts range from safer crossings, ...
Read more...The county is preparing to launch a competitive bidding process for the medical transport contract.
Read more...Arroyo Grande has had the same mayor since 2018. This year, the longtime city leader is stepping down, leaving two people competing for the open spot.
Read more...A Virginia Trump merchandise store that once took in $15,000 a day now averages roughly $1,500, a slump its owner attributes to gas prices and inflation during ...
Read more...California state government's largest union is scheduled to strike this week. It could affect services at a number of offices that people visit every day, including the DMV.
Read more...After rejecting legal representation for months — even defending herself at her trial — the convicted former candidate had another change of heart.
Read more...The other day I was in a Brioni suit and was accused of being MAGA. Would a Canadian tuxedo be a more solid message, what with Levi Strauss being a San Francisco company with clothing made in Mexico, ...
Read more...Counties in Indiana, California and South Carolina are recruiting poll workers for upcoming elections, with particular shortages in San Luis Obispo County’s San Miguel and Shandon locations and a need ...
Read more...How much do government jobs pay in SLO County? See top salaries San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Lucia Mar and San Luis Coastal candidates receive political questionnaires from church and local committee New Times San Luis Obispo
Read more...Voter Guide: What to know about SLO mayor, council candidates ahead of election San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Voter guide: What to know about school board candidates in San Luis Coastal San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County ballot drop boxes to open early KCBX
Read more...County Pushes for Government Ambulance Service Estero Bay News
Read more...SLO County expands government use of AI. Here’s how it’s being deployed San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Erica Stewart survives leaked document scandal. She will be reelected SLO mayor | Opinion San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO city board votes against disciplining mayor over Cal Poly leak KCBX
Read more...San Luis Obispo City Council Considers Changes to Improve Public Meeting Access edhat
Read more...5 things to know about Mitch McConnell's life, career in politics (Video) San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Who is Jim Dantona? Meet SLO County’s newest supervisor San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...A state bill that would restore funding for SLO County schools was just shortened KCBX
Read more...SLO County GOP chair asks Dems to clarify: Do you want to ‘eradicate MAGA’? | Opinion San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...San Luis Obispo County's new civil grand jury convenes to oversee local government and agencies KSBY News
Read more...‘We want to eradicate MAGA': SLO County Democratic leaders plan strategy for November San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County finalizes $1.2B budget that ‘reflects restraint’ amid volatile future San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County early primary results (Video) San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...More election results just dropped. See who is ahead in SLO County races San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Early primary election results pour in from across the Central Coast KCBX
Read more...SLO Co. Clerk-Recorder race KSBY News
Read more...Latest results show Dantona now leading Woody in tight race for SLO County District 2 Supervisor KSBY News
Read more...Paulding leads in early results for SLO County Dist. 4 Supervisor KSBY News
Read more...Incumbent Jimmy Paulding leads challenger Adam Verdin in SLO County supervisor race News Channel 3-12
Read more...Meet the three candidates running for San Luis Obispo clerk-recorder Mustang News
Read more...It’s Election Day in SLO County! Here’s everything you need to know San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...I questioned a dean of California political journalism. It did not go well | Opinion San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County clerk-recorder, challenger clash over poll worker shortage San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...These SLO County campaign flyers are toxic. Trash ’em | Opinion San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Voters to pick new SLO County District 2 supervisor. Here’s what you need to know San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer makes a campaign stop in San Luis Obispo News Channel 3-12
Read more...SLO County introduces $1.2B budget — but ‘higher level’ of uncertainty lingers San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Tom Steyer visits SLO in run for California governor (Video) San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...CA governor candidate Tom Steyer campaigns in SLO County for ‘structural change’ San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Identity politics meets an English accent in criticism of Steve Hilton | Opinion San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County mailer targets supervisor candidate’s past beliefs. Fair game or ‘slander’? San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County’s self-styled watchdogs take it upon themselves to monitor the powerful New Times San Luis Obispo
Read more...SLO County sends out voter guide — with key detail missing. ‘We regret the omission’ San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...The lesser of two ‘huhs?’ New Times San Luis Obispo
Read more...Everything to know about the California 2026 primary San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County DA ‘remains concerned’ political group may be breaking election law San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Your guide to the SLO County District 4 supervisor race San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Your guide to the SLO County District 2 supervisor race San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...'Serious concern': District Attorney issues warning to SLO County political campaign coalition KSBY News
Read more...SLO County supervisor candidate accuses group of pushing ‘dark money’ into race San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County supervisor says housing group could sway District 4 race. Will it? San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...3 SLO County clerk-recorder candidates face off at forum. See how they compare San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Thousands attend ‘No Kings’ events across the Central Coast KCBX
Read more...“No Kings” protests planned across Central Coast as part of nationwide demonstrations KCBX
Read more...Inside the battle for SLO County’s political soul | Opinion San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO County unveils new $40 million Probation Department building KCBX
Read more...He’s campaigning for SLO County supervisor on a shoestring. Can he win? | Opinion San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Airports across U.S. struggle with delays amid shutdown. What about SLO? San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...California and SLO County bureaucracy: Where government innovation goes to die | Opinion San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Remembering former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Kurt Kupper Cal Coast News
Read more...Watch: Who should replace Bruce Gibson? Join our D-2 supervisors forum before you decide San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...SLO Supervisor’s campaign finance complaint against an opponent was dismissed KCBX
Read more...SLO County group wants to end toxic politics. Here’s how you can help San Luis Obispo Tribune
Read more...Adam Verdin leads in race for SLO County supervisor campaign contributions Cal Coast News
Read more...District Attorney Issues Statement Regarding Protests and Calls for "ICE-Free Zones" County of San Luis Obispo (.gov)
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