Monday, 27 July 2026, 23:51

All News in San Luis Obispo County Today

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San Luis Obispo County by the Numbers Official statistics and live data from U.S. government agencies.

🌡️Weather 58.0F
Partly Cloudy 		Updated 11:02 PM • NOAA
💨Air Quality AQI 63
Moderate 		AirNow
📊Unemployment 3.6% July 2026 • BLS
👥Population 281.7K US Census 2022
🚔Arrests N/A FBI CDE
💰Avg Weekly Wage N/A BLS
🏭Employment 127.5K
+1K 		BLS

Daily Digest

In our late-night update for San Luis Obispo County, a look back at the day reveals several key developments:
  • The San Luis Obispo mayor avoided censure after the Board of Supervisors voted against the proposed measure.
  • Election offices officially opened for the November ballot.
  • Firefighters responded to the Atascadero Depot Fire.
  • PG&E began a power grid upgrade in Paso Robles.
These local events occur against a backdrop of statewide infrastructure and environmental challenges. The PG&E upgrade in Paso Robles is part of broader efforts to strengthen California's power grid against extreme weather and wildfire risks. Moderate air quality, with an AQI of 63, offered some respite under partly cloudy evening skies.As of late tonight, San Luis Obispo County's population of 281,712 enjoys an unemployment rate of 3.6% from an employment base of 127,488. Cool temperatures at 58.0°F and partly cloudy conditions round out the evening snapshot.
Updated: Jul 27, 2026 23:37
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Cities and towns we monitor in San Luis Obispo County : San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Avila Beach, Baywood Park, Blacklake, California Polytechnic State University, California Valley, Callender, Cambria, Cayucos, Cholame, Creston, Edna, Garden Farms, Grover Beach, Halcyon, Lake Nacimiento, Los Berros, Los Osos, Los Ranchos, Morro Bay, Nipomo, Oak Shores, Oceano, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Pozo, San Miguel, San Simeon, Santa Margarita, Shandon, Templeton, Whitley Gardens, Woodlands