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topicnews · July 19, 2025

Road work, fair traffic and a historical reopening

Road work, fair traffic and a historical reopening


Good morning! The following makes headlines on the central coast this Thursday.

  • Highway 101 construction in SLO: A street improvement project is currently taking place on the Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo. The construction extends from Broad Street exit to the California Boulevard and will continue until next June. The lane and ramp closings are planned from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Sunday evening from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Waldfeuer preparation project begins in Stadium Park: A vegetation management project begins at Stadium Park as part of the broader efforts to reduce the risk of forest fire on Pine Mountain. The crews delete brushes and dangerous branches near the stadium shell. The hiking trails remain open, but visitors are asked to present caution.
  • California Mid-State Fair is on day 2: Day 2 of the California Mid State Fair Start with an auction for industrial skills and early performances before the gates await at 7:30 p.m.

Neighbors near the Irish hills of San Luis Obispo are Take forest fire in your own hands By forming a potential firewise community, firefighters inviting you to talk to you directly about how you can protect your houses in this fire zone with high risk. The residents near Royal Way and Rubio Lane, who were concerned about updated fire and rising insurance tariffs, organized a community meeting to learn something about vegetation management, hardening at home and an emergency reaction. Firefighters say that the efforts not only improve security but also lead to lower insurance premiums. The residents hope that more parts of the city will see how simple and authorized it can be to take the first step.

When the California Mid State Fair starts in Paso Robles, the drivers are warned against it Expect a heavier than normal traffic on the exhibition center in the 24th street. CHP officials say that thousands are expected to take part in the 12-day event, and more officers will search for ruthless or impaired drivers on the patrol. They ask Fairgoers to plan in advance, drink with tap services and pay attention to new signage, cones and potential road closures. The locals say they are used to the delays, with some adjustment work plans or on foot, while others recommend skipping the parking problem as a whole by setting them off.

After almost a decade of closure and three -year renovation work, the historic Cayucos Vets Hall, Now renamed Cayucos Landingshould reopen this August. The building was built in 1875 as a warehouse of Captain James Cass and was the heart of the community before it was classified as unsafe in 2016. The 11.3 million dollar restoration honors its historical charm and added modern amenities such as an event room, an improved kitchen, the grill area outdoors and the room for the Cayucos Historical Society and a Art gallery. The locals helped the collection of donations and are now preparing for the first big event: Cayucos' 150th anniversary in September. The reservations for future events are expected to be opened as soon as the final certificate of utilization has been approved.