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 ...

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, ...

The California Public Utilities Commission approved an area code overlay on Wednesday, May 9th that would provide a new area code for small portions of Kern County, Monterey, and most of San Luis ...

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.

It may not carry the same ring as an emblem but 820 will be introduced as an area code in a region currently tattooed only by 805. The old area code will remain, according to a decision approved by ...