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Elections:
An initiative cleared for signature-gathering last week would shutter California's two remaining nuclear power plants until the federal government has figured out where to put high-level nuclear waste.
San Luis Obispo:
We selected the best articles of 2012 from San Luis Obispo County.
West is Eden:
I whistle as I drive because this road makes me happy, and long ago I ascertained that getting lost presents no problem if you don't care.
West is Eden:
Should you travel to Morro Rock (and you should), you are apt to meet Bob Isenberg. He's been there, off and on, since 1969. He's easy to find. In his words, "Look for the guy with the tripod."
Portions of the region are due for a bout of heavier, steadier rainfall Saturday, forecasters said.
Where We Are:
"Hearst broke down social strata," says Jim Allen of Hearst Castle. "He was definitely a Californian."
Photovoltaic (PV):
A solar plant in San Luis Obispo County came online this week, and is now selling power to PG&E.
Wave Power:
Can California power itself from its 840 miles of ocean front?
West is Eden:
Should you visit Piedras Blancas beach, I advise you visit in the evening's last light. There is something bizarrely ethereal and comforting about the gloaming that drapes itself on this stretch of sand seven miles north of San Simeon.
San Luis Obispo:
This month's Open Studios Art Tour offers an inside look of the creative process of more than 200 artists throughout San Luis Obispo County.
San Luis Obispo:
Catherine Trujillo discusses the arts and culture of San Luis Obispo County.
Government:
Governor Brown signs bills making it easier to build solar on the Central Coast, and mine geothermal brine for valuable minerals.
San Luis Obispo:
Columnist Sarah Linn and San Luis Obispo County resident discusses the local art scene in her area.
BallotWire:
Will voters sign a petition that's been passed around twice already? Even the initiative's sponsor knows the answer to that: No way! That's why he's taking legal action against California.
Environment:
San Luis Obispo is joining a growing number of cities that are taking green paint to pavement to make space for cyclists.
San Luis Obispo:
What makes California's Central Coast an irresistible destination for artists?
San Luis Obispo:
San Luis Obispo County is a landmark destination with a cultural heritage paved by the historic El Camino Real. Today the region is a stronghold of cultural entrepreneurialism with urban transplants and long-time residents working together to enhance the cultural identity and history of the county.
San Luis Obispo:
The Hearst Castle is famous, but for many people the architect remains nameless. Behind the scenes of this iconic mansion is Julia Morgan, California's first licensed female architect.
Series:
The feeling of flying through a forest's canopy, high above the ground, is just so incredible. For those who are looking to zip through the numerous ecosystems in Southern California, we've created this guide for you.
Outdoors:
Each year hundreds of thousands of monarch butterflies flock to several small groves up and down the state's beachside communities. In turn, locals and tourists come out in droves to witness this wintering spectacle.
