Further south is Paso Robles, a hot spot for San Luis Obispo County wines.

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That project will be built on farmland in San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

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Air quality alerts were issued for northern Santa Barbara County and adjacent southern San Luis Obispo County because of blowing dust and sand.

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We are delighted to have found in NRG a partner that shares our vision to build a solar power plant in San Luis Obispo County that enhances the local economy, protects local habitat and generates emission-free solar power for California.

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