Emily Francis, a current city council member, announced her reelection for city council on May 17, and is running against Michelle Shoresman and Felicia Lewis for the two city council seats up for election in November.
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Art in the Park brings handmade work and community connection to Santa Rosa Park
San Luis Obispo Art in the Park is an outdoor arts and crafts show featuring handmade work from about 100 independent artists and craft workers, held over Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, with free admission and parking.
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Do fraternities operate illegal satellite houses? We asked the neighbors
Residents of San Luis Obispo have voiced their concerns over noise complaints caused by Cal Poly fraternities, with some alleging that fraternities are violating city policy by holding parties in residential zones without the necessary permits.
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One year since Armstrong appeared in Congress: How has Cal Poly’s response to antisemitism changed?
Cal Poly has updated its policies and training to combat antisemitism, but the Anti-Defamation League has given the university a “D” grade due to several incidents, including an assault on a Jewish fraternity member, and the administration’s response to pro-Palestinian vandalism.
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San Luis Obispo City Council debates fraternity and sorority regulations
The San Luis Obispo City Council discussed code enforcement priorities for safe and livable housing, with a focus on reforming regulations around fraternities and sororities, and discussed possible solutions such as an “Overlay Enforcement Zone” and hiring more code enforcement officers.
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San Luis Obispo City Council rejects AEPi fraternity’s permit appeal
Cal Poly fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi’s permit to operate its house as a fraternity was revoked due to noise complaints, and the city council unanimously rejected their appeal, leading to a growing trend of Cal Poly fraternities losing their conditional use permits.
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New pop-up Villain Bakery is a creative outlet for this Michelin-level pastry chef
Villain Bakery, a new pop-up bakery in San Luis Obispo, is owned by Alex and Rusty Quirk and offers innovative and bright pastries, with a goal to eventually be open three days a week.
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San Luis Obispo installs ‘Clean California Community’ sign, showcasing sustainability efforts
San Luis Obispo has been designated a “Clean California Community” through a Caltrans-led statewide program, and a new sign has been installed to recognize the city’s efforts to create cleaner environments through sustainability and litter reduction initiatives.
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Woman escapes burning BMW with the help of two local fathers
Two local fathers helped a woman escape unharmed from her burning BMW on Johnson Avenue before it was destroyed by flames.
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City council member Michelle Shoresman announces her reelection campaign
Michelle Shoresman, a current San Luis Obispo city council member, has announced her reelection for city council, prioritizing housing, environmental preservation, and healthy neighborhoods.
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Kristin Smart’s remains were not found in Susan Flores’ home, investigators confirm
Investigators have ended their search of Susan Flores’s home, but will continue to evaluate the evidence collected as they search for Kristin Smart’s remains, which they believe are still somewhere.