Construction on the Hampton Inn in Arroyo Grande remains at a standstill, and the project’s general contractor says more than 20 contractors and vendors have not been paid in more than a year.

Although parties typically gather on Labor Day to unite and strategize, this year’s event has taken on an even greater importance. Democrats are looking to hold on the 35th District Assembly seat, currently held by Pedro Nava, who must step down because of term limits.

Watson is a retired U.S. Naval Officer who flew F-14s during three tours, including Operation Desert Shield. Watson’s campaign had hoped to fly an airplane with a “Watson for Congress” banner across the beach on Sunday, but the day turned out to be too overcast for a fly-over.

A campaign to change a federal law that could limit the amount of damages paid to victims seriously injured in a Metrolink train crash near Chatsworth appears to be gaining some traction in Congress.

The Labor Day holiday is taking on a more serious tone for many this year, and politicians are taking full advantage. Here on the Central Coast, local politicians turned out to kick off their campaigns ahead of the November midterm elections. Their main focus this Labor Day-- creating jobs so people actually have something to celebrate. But to get to a place where politicians can help create ...