KSBY-TV (San Luis Obispo, CA)

KSBY-TV first went live in May 1953. Currently, it serves as the NBC, CW, and LAFF affiliate for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, located along California's stunning Central Coast. Initially, the station was known as KVEC-TV, with the VEC in its name representing Valley Electric Company. KVEC-TV holds the distinction of being the first local television station established in the Central Coast area. At its launch, the station broadcasted shows from all three major television networks: NBC, CBS, and ABC.

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Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program is taking 2025 grant applications

23 hours ago | ksby.com | Ashley Stevens

For the past seven years, PG&E has funded grants through the Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program, giving fire departments, agencies, and non-profits funds for equipment and community outreach efforts. Applications are open now until June 30, with each applicant eligible to receive up to $25,000. The Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program, an annual initiative started in 2018 by the California Fire Foundation and PG&E, came about when wildfire season became year-round.
SLO County health officials urge residents to protect pets against rabies

1 day ago | ksby.com | Ashley Stevens

With three cases of rabies in wildlife reported in San Luis Obispo County so far this year, the Public Health Department and Animal Services are asking people to take steps to prevent its spread and protect pets. Rabies is described by veterinarians as a virus primarily caused by wildlife such as a bat, raccoon, or a coyote, and it's transmitted by saliva. If you're bitten, wash the wound immediately.
Marine Layer moves in tonight along the Central Coast

2 days ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

Low clouds and fog are moving back in this evening along the Central Coast, continuing a familiar June pattern. Skies will turn mostly cloudy near the coast and in valleys overnight, while inland areas stay mostly clear, with temperatures hugging around the 50s. This cloud pattern during morning and night hours is expected to stick around for the next several days. Expect cooler-than-normal temperatures to last through the end of the week. However, changes are on the way.
'Off to the Races': Preparations underway for 2025 California Mid-State Fair

2 days ago | ksby.com | Ashley Stevens

The California Mid-State Fair gates open next month with this year's theme, "Off to the Races," paying tribute to the horse track built at the Paso Robles Event Center in 1887, before the first fair was held there. “We are bringing back some of our heritage," California Mid-State Fair Special Events Coordinator Teresa Dellaganna said. "The fairgrounds used to have a horse racing track, and that's our theme this year.
Firefighters holding training exercise at Nipomo battery energy storage facility

3 days ago | ksby.com | Ken Allard

Local firefighters will be conducting training exercises at the Caballero battery-energy storage facility in Nipomo this week and next. The exercises will run from about 9:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Monday, June 9.
Historic Mee Heng Low Noodle House vying for $50K national grant

3 days ago | ksby.com | Dylan Foreman

For almost 100 years, the Mee Heng Low Noodle House has been at the corner of Chorro Street and Palm Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, having passed through three different sets of family ownership. “There's definitely a point of pride, and it's kind of hard carrying the torch and being the last one," said manager and chef Russell Kwong. "I think a lot of people, like, rely on us to keep going.”Kwong’s family has owned the restaurant since 2009. He took over operations in 2020.
Central Coast sees overcast evenings and light morning showers

4 days ago | ksby.com | Crystal Bermudez

The Central Coast is experiencing a cool, start to the week with plenty of marine layer. A trough of low pressure brought some scattered light showers and isolated thunderstorms across the region Tuesday morning. With an area of low-pressure lingering, residents from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo can expect more marine layer, especially during the late-night and early morning hours.
Here's why two Cal Poly fraternities had their permits revoked by the city

4 days ago | ksby.com | Dylan Foreman

At the last Planning Commission meeting for the City of San Luis Obispo, the Sigma Nu and Delta Chi fraternities had their conditional use permits revoked after multiple citations were issued to both houses over the last year. It was voted unanimously by the commission to revoke those permits— a decision that goes into effect on June 11.
Paso City Engineers looking into new plan with more revenue funding

4 days ago | ksby.com | Ashley Stevens

The City of Paso Robles has been receiving six million dollars annually from a measure sales tax that was set to end earlier this year. Measure E-12 revenues have helped fund 44 different street repair road projects since 2012 and aided the adopted six year street plan that started in 2019 that allowed businesses and residents to track when their street was set to see reparations.
Clouds will be stubborn at times this week

4 days ago | ksby.com | Dave Hovde

The Central Coast is entering a period of unsettled weather today with plenty of stubborn cloud cover and a low chance of some rainfall at higher elevations in the interior. This is a somewhat normal "June gloom" pattern and it’ll be with us into the coming weekend.