A preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben Flores in the 1996 disappearance and death of Kristin Smart continues today yet uncertainty ensues after the defense motioned to disqualify the San Luis Obispo District Attorney’s Office from handling the case. The preliminary hearing is expected to last at least all month. The objective is to determine […]
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SLO County Summer: Welcome to the fair
Celebrating its 75th year, the California Mid-State Fair was back in action after being canceled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In order to keep up with safety guidelines, this year’s fair had fewer vendors, rides and big name performances. Food stands, carnival rides and livestock were also further apart for visitors. The California Mid-State Fair is […]
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SLO County Summer: Olive and Lavender Festival
In this episode of SLO County Summer, reporter Ava Kershner gives you an inside look at the Palos Robles Olive and Lavender Festival. Usually, the two events happen separately, but coming back from previous COVID cancellations, the two events banded together for a day the community will never forget…
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SLO County Summer: Morro Bay’s Art in the Park
After a year of closures and cancelations, Morro Bay’s Park is once again filled with colorful creations, handmade crafts and art-loving visitors. Art in the Park is celebrating its 65th year in operation with 108 booths and 125 independent artists. The Fourth of July weekend, combined with a year with hardly any events, resulted in […]
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SLO County Summer: Templeton’s Annual Fourth of July Parade
Another annual tradition has come back after being cancelled due to COVID-19. Templeton’s Fourth of July Parade is a beloved event that includes a concert in the park, a pancake breakfast and a parade filled with vintage cars and patriotic floats. The theme for this year was “Hometown Hospitality.” This event is put on by […]
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SLO Food Bank needs volunteers
The San Luis Obispo Food Bank has a number of resources for those in need of food. More people are experiencing food insecurity due to the pandemic, and the SLO Food Bank has kept up with helping the community. This is largely due to a dedicated team of volunteers who always can use a helping […]
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Week of Welcome is Going Hybrid for Fall 2021
Week of Welcome (WOW) is expected to be partially in-person this year and applications to be an Orientation, or WOW, leader close April 18 at 5:00p.m. Since it was first introduced in 1957, WOW typically marks the official start of a student’s academic career at Cal Poly. During the activity-filled week before classes start in […]
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Cal Poly advises students not to travel for spring break – offers alternatives
Many Cal Poly students are now experiencing a second spring break during a pandemic. Like last year, some options for trips are limited due to COVID-19 guidelines. California also has travel guidelines, recommending that people do not travel more than 120 miles from their home. The Dean of the Office of Students recently released ideas […]
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The Goodwill Bins: Long lines and low prices
The Goodwill Bins are known for their low prices, but would you get up at 7 a.m. to save your place in line for a good deal? The regulars would and do every week. The customers tend to be on the hunt for vintage clothes, cheap furniture and anything of value. The Goodwill Bins price […]