Local Government News

Rep. Salud Carbajal addresses administration's regional decisions and policies
Congressman Salud Carbajal criticized the Trump Administration's recent actions affecting the Central Coast, including the closure of a Head Start office and economic consequences from new tariffs.

San Luis Obispo County saw 3.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.8% of income in San Luis Obispo County, a 3.8% rise from 13% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.