At a Cuesta College Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 12, dozens of San Luis Obispo community members called for the resignation of Board President Peter Sysak over his political views shared on Facebook. Though the original posts have since been deleted, critics of Sysak claim that his comments were racist, anti-immigrant, homophobic and have […]
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About 60% of registered SLO city voters are in favor of Measure G so far
If the measure passes, a $10 item will cost 13 cents more than it would at our current tax rate of 7.75%. Sales tax will increase to 8.75% in April 2021 if voters vote “Yes.”
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Measure G: an increase in local sales tax
This year, San Luis Obispo City Council proposed a 1% sales tax increase. The tax, called Measure G-20, would produce more than $21 million annually and would filter into the city’s general fund. After tax, Measure G would raise the cost of a $10 shirt from $10.75 to $10.88. The city currently has a 7.75% […]
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LIVE UPDATES: Protest in support of four Black Lives Matter activists before they appear in court
Update 11:00 a.m. The rally ended peacefully. Update 10:56 a.m. “For the DA’s office to add three Black men to this case is racist bullshit,” Tianna Arata said. Arata asked everyone to stick together, support one another and vote the general election. “We are fighting anti-Blackness at the root, and liberating Black people liberates all […]
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San Luis Obispo to celebrate electric cars this week
As part of the City’s efforts to become carbon neutral by 2035, San Luis Obispo’s mayor designated this week as Drive Electric Week. Drive Electric Week is a national event aimed at raising “awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more,” according to the organization website. Cities across the […]
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Three coastal North County campgrounds reopen this weekend
Three San Luis Obispo County State parks reopen this weekend for overnight camping after being closed for about six months due to COVID-19. Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay State Park and Hearst San Simeon State Park will open on Saturday. There are guidelines in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among campers, […]
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Cottage Health is offering San Luis Obispo a new urgent care model
Cottage Health, a not-for-profit medical care provider, is opening an urgent care clinic in San Luis Obispo and nine other locations along the coast. All promise to offer shorter wait times.
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City will implement bullet proof structures in buildings after ongoing threats
A slew of threats against city officials has prompted San Luis Obispo City Council members to allocate funding to upgrade security systems at municipal buildings. The council voted to approve spending $380,000 to begin the security related projects Feb. 18. The funds will be used to add “ballistic-resistant” materials in 10 city buildings, according to […]
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Rental Housing Ordinances are changing in SLO, but prices may remain high
The city is planning to take on 4,000 more affordable units by the year 2035, according to the San Luis Obispo community development housing coordinator Cara Vereschagin.