Two commercial fishing groups based in San Luis Obispo County are trying again to block an offshore wind development company from surveying the coastal waters of Morro Bay.

Central Coast advocates are pushing a plan to raise the minimum wage for farm workers in Santa Barbara County by $10 dollars an hour.

San Luis Obispo cannabis retailers can now deliver its products to customers. This comes after a unanimous vote from the city council this week.

Santa Maria’s newest budget proposal projects shortfalls of more than $40 million over the next two years. The city is expected to use three reserves to balance its budget.

State Street in downtown Santa Barbara used to be a hub of local activity. But today, that’s not the case. Economists have ideas on how to bring businesses back to the area.

As local businesses gear up for the holidays, the City of San Luis Obispo is hoping the downtown area sees a bit of a boost— it’s offering shoppers some incentives.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) said the average price per gallon in the San Luis Obispo area is $5.32.

Many Central Coast farms were devastated by floods last January, but local farmers say crops are starting to thrive again.

The UCSB Economic Forecast Project tracks economic trends in Santa Barbara County. Economists found the local labor market is generally strong, but the area is facing other long-term economic challenges.

The REACH study points to Morro Bay’s offshore wind projects and Vandenberg Space Force Base as two big opportunities for the Central Coast to grow its economy.