A new area code is coming to the 805 region because of math. By June 2018, available telephone prefixes in the three-plus county region that currently uses 805 will run out. A plan to add a new area ...

Scoot over 805. It looks like company's coming. California Public Utilities Commission officials are launching a process to add a new area code in a three-plus county region now served by a number ...

A second area code — 820 — for those already in the 805 will mean a different way of calling for people on the Central Coast, with a 6-month practice period kicking off Dec. 1 (Verizon map) A second ...

The 805 area code that stretches from San Luis Obispo south to Ventura County has inspired local pride in various forms, but that regional enthusiasm will soon have to be shared with a new number.

The 805 area code is getting a little cramped. In an estimated two years the area from Ventura County to San Luis Obispo County will run out of all its available phone numbers. Meetings were held this ...

The California Public Utilities Commission held a public meeting in Santa Barbara Monday to talk about the proposed plans to add an area code to the 805 region. (Sam Goldman / Noozhawk photo) While ...

The California Public Utilities Commission is beginning the process of introducing a new area code to the region now served by 805 and will hold a public meeting on Tuesday in San Luis Obispo. The ...

Residents of the 805 area code now have to dial four additional numbers to call anyone within the same area code. (0 Ratings) ...

One thing many of us asked Santa for this Christmas is a break from robocalls, the solicitors and scammers who call our phones in a relentless attempt to get money. People with the 805 area code, ...

Santa Ynez Valley Fruit and Vegetable Rescue is one of five groups participating in Glean805, the second joint effort of gleaning groups in the 805 area code to collect food that might otherwise go to ...