The City of San Luis Obispo has launched the Belonging Project, an initiative designed to bring community members together through conversations and public events focused on connection, with the goal of creating spaces where residents, students and local organizations can discuss community issues and learn from one another.
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SLO County allocates $100,000 to support children of immigrants affected by ICE
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors approved $100,000 to be allocated to a third-party organization to support children and families impacted by immigration in the Central Coast, and passed an agreement to adopt policies on required judicial warrants and anti-commandeering of non-public spaces by ICE.
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Former Cal Poly administrator to face trial for alleged lewd act on child
Richard Ellison, a former Cal Poly administrator and Bike SLO County executive director, is facing trial for allegedly committing a lewd act on his 6-year-old step-granddaughter.
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Cal Poly sued over Greek Life addresses
Kathie Walker has filed a lawsuit against Cal Poly and the California State University Board of Trustees to release public records listing fraternity and sorority sanctioned events addresses, citing the need for transparency and access to the same information the city relies on for enforcement.
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San Luis Obispo Police officer shot man within seconds of arrival, new footage shows
On February 28, San Luis Obispo police officers responded to five 911 calls and fatally shot 69-year-old Willie Felton Foster Jr. after he pointed a replica firearm at them.
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The unseen side of Greek life: How members volunteer on campus and the community
Greek life members at Cal Poly are working to break stereotypes by volunteering in the community, completing over 59,000 service hours and raising nearly $325,000 for charity during the 2024-25 academic year.
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San Luis Obispo Police shot and killed man holding replica firearm
A San Luis Obispo police officer shot and killed a man who was holding a replica firearm on Saturday evening, and the officer has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
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Libertine Brewing Company keeps live music permit despite noise complaints
San Luis Obispo has upheld Libertine Brewing Company’s permit to host live music events, with only minor modifications to the permit, after a noise complaint was filed.
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SLO City Council outlines zero-tolerance plan for St. Patrick’s Day
San Luis Obispo officials are taking a zero-tolerance approach to disruptive and illegal behaviors during St. Patrick’s Day, with increased police presence and doubled fines for certain violations.
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Chris Lake, The Backseat Lovers and more to headline Shabang
The 12th annual Shabang Music and Arts Festival will take place on May 2-3 at San Luis Obispo’s Dairy Creek Golf Course, featuring Chris Lake, The Backseat Lovers, Magdalena Bay and a special guest act, with tickets going on sale February 24.
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San Luis Obispo adopts single-vote council elections after demand from voting-rights group
San Luis Obispo voters will adopt a new single-vote system for city council elections beginning this year, in which voters will select one candidate for the council, with the two candidates receiving the most votes winning the available seats.