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San Luis Obispo Tribune news

San Luis Obispo Tribune news

Android McClatchy
3.4 Popularity

Stay up-to-date on Central Coast news

System Requirements

Updated
August 19, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone 10+
Developer
Android
Android 8.0++
Package Name
com.sanluisobispo.android

So here's my take on the San Luis Obispo Tribune news app. I've tested a bunch of news apps and this one's pretty solid for staying on top of what's happening in your local community. The real-time alerts and wide range of coverage for the Central Coast is great. But it's not without its issues - I've found the app can be a bit glitchy at times and the ads can get old. Still, if you live in the area or just want a way to easily follow your local news, this is a pretty good option.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of news coverage for the Central Coast region
  • Get real-time alerts for breaking stories
  • Ability to share articles on social media
  • The Tribune's opinions and columns are a nice addition
  • It's a free app, no need to pay for a subscription

Cons

  • App can be buggy and crash sometimes
  • Ads can get annoying, especially on the article pages
  • Doesn't have a ton of customization options
  • Stories don't always load super fast
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Been using the San Luis Obispo Tribune news app for a couple months now. It’s basically a way to get the latest local and breaking news from the Central Coast of California. Pretty solid app if you’re into staying on top of what’s happening in your community.

Here’s what you can do – you can get real-time alerts for breaking news, read about the local topics you care about like weather, traffic, sports, and more. And there’s also a section for opinions and columns from The Tribune. Took me a while to figure out how to share stories on social media, but it’s a useful feature.

Look, if you live in the SLO area or just like to stay informed about what’s going on, you’ll probably find this app useful. It’s not perfect – sometimes the app can be a bit buggy and the ads can get annoying. But overall it does the job of keeping you connected to your local news.

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