A major surfing competition is coming to Pismo Beach, bringing visitors and an off-season boost to local businesses.

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Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of Semmie Lee Williams Jr. Follow for live coverage from inside the courtroom.

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From new cruise ships to major theme park openings and global events, 2026 is packed with fresh family vacation ideas worth ...

Makayla Richardson is your community news reporter covering southern San Luis Obispo County, including Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Oceano, Arroyo Grande, and Nipomo. California’s ‘Slow ...

The United States seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an overnight military operation on Jan. 3, President Donald Trump said, as explosions rocked Caracas and targets across the ...

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) Petar Majstorovic's 25 points and 10 rebounds helped Long Beach State Beach defeat Cal Poly Mustangs 74-66 on Saturday night. Gavin Sykes scored 16 points, going 5 of 13 from ...

New cruise ships and new ways to experience favorite destinations top our list of 2026's best family vacation ideas.

Sam Reinhart finished with two goals and an assist, and Aaron Ekblad scored the go-ahead goal with 6:48 remaining to lift the Panthers to a 5-3 win over the visiting Washington Capitals on Monday ...