Ziggy’s, a completely vegan and plant-based takeout food joint, opened on California Boulevard. But this is not the first time the owners have had their hand in restaurants in the Central Coast. Ziggy’s is serving up a variety of comfort…
Sociology professor Teresa Downing’s memory lives on
For 59 years, Downing spent most of her days teaching and sharing her studies with not only Cal Poly students, but also the world. She battled cancer for the last 3 years.
New plans for Mission Plaza are in the works to “attract people and families”
The San Luis Obispo City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 18 to review potential plans to revitalize the Mission Plaza restrooms downtown. Other options discussed were either adding a standalone café or modern food trucks to the surrounding plaza.
Security escorts residents through Cedar Creek ‘rape tunnel’ after homeless man seen hoarding girls’ underwear
Security guards started offering personal escorts for students walking through the tunnel to the Cedar Creek apartments, often referred to as the “rape tunnel,” this weekend. This comes after students reported that a homeless man living in the tunnel was…
Meet the man behind downtown SLO’s bar scene
“Take my ashes, set it up there on the bar with a shot of tequila next to it and my friends passing through town can toast me.”
Marketing agency donates $500,000 to CAFES for new lab
A donation of $500,000 to the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) from George P. Johnson (GPJ), a marketing agency under the Project Worldwide network, will allow for a new learning lab within the William and Linda Frost…
A second long-awaited luxury hotel opens in Downtown SLO
Hotel Cerro opened its doors to the San Luis Obispo community Friday, January 31.
Cal Poly alumnus opens new brewery in San Luis Obispo
With Oak and Otter Brewing Co., a Cal Poly graduate turned his passion into a business. “I’ve been brewing for about 10 years now out of my backyard,” Head Brewer and General Manager Dylan Roddick said. “I’m pretty passionate about it.”…
New downtown pub with “approachable” food will open next week
The gastropub will sell 30 craft beers — 75 percent of which are local to the Central Coast. Finney’s offers “approachable” food, all made fresh daily in their scratch kitchen, according to founder Greg Finefrock.
BlackHorse closes Los Osos Valley Road location
BlackHorse coffee shop closed one of its locations on Los Osos Valley road (LOVR) last Friday, Jan. 10. The lease for the LOVR site recently expired and owner Tom Brown is not renewing. “I think Tom is trying to enjoy…
How Bobby Ay’s season-ending injury lead him to become Cal Poly’s best starting pitcher
As Cal Poly’s Saturday starting pitcher, Ay has a 3.56 ERA and an 8-1 record.