Uniquely SLO County: Central Coast’s best stories, experiences

How SLO County horseshoer became western singer — and snagged an album, movie credits

Journey back to 1975 and meet Monte Mills — a young up-and-coming western singer.

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He’s crossed the US on foot 3 times. Meet Sacramento’s real deal Forrest Gump

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He’s crossed the US on foot 3 times. Meet Sacramento’s real deal Forrest Gump

Updated October 24, 2026 at 7:57 AM

Dynamite blasts brought down Paso Robles’ ‘Iron Monster.’ See its final moments

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Dynamite blasts brought down Paso Robles’ ‘Iron Monster.’ See its final moments

October 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Day the Balloon Crashed: The untold story of Charlotte’s hot-air balloon tragedy

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The Day the Balloon Crashed: The untold story of Charlotte’s hot-air balloon tragedy

Updated October 21, 2026 at 4:36 AM

Dramatic rescues, lost homes: Tales from one of SLO County’s most dangerous floods

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Dramatic rescues, lost homes: Tales from one of SLO County’s most dangerous floods

Updated October 20, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Historic Anholm home in SLO to hit the market next year. Here’s a peek inside

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Historic Anholm home in SLO to hit the market next year. Here’s a peek inside

Updated October 19, 2026 at 11:59 AM

What did Halloween look like in SLO’s early days? Costume parties and clever tricks

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What did Halloween look like in SLO’s early days? Costume parties and clever tricks

October 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM

This Charlotte dentist gets a much better spot than you at concerts. Here’s how.

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This Charlotte dentist gets a much better spot than you at concerts. Here’s how.

Updated October 7, 2026 at 5:13 AM

Mee Heng Low is getting new life in downtown SLO. It’s not the first time

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Mee Heng Low is getting new life in downtown SLO. It’s not the first time

October 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Train tunnel collapse near SLO blocked traffic, took weeks to fix. ‘Good work done’

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Train tunnel collapse near SLO blocked traffic, took weeks to fix. ‘Good work done’

September 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM

VIDEO: Yosemite’s ‘All-Year’ highway opened 100 years ago. Mariposa celebrates Hwy 140

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VIDEO: Yosemite’s ‘All-Year’ highway opened 100 years ago. Mariposa celebrates Hwy 140

Updated September 24, 2026 at 7:35 PM

Film is nostalgic — but SLO photographer still remembers those darkroom ‘oopses’

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Film is nostalgic — but SLO photographer still remembers those darkroom ‘oopses’

Updated September 23, 2026 at 2:06 AM

‘This one is significant.’ How SLO’s 9/11 memorial came to be

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‘This one is significant.’ How SLO’s 9/11 memorial came to be

September 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Decades of SLO County family’s support helped kids with disabilities compete in games

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Decades of SLO County family’s support helped kids with disabilities compete in games

September 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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