The walk home for many students got a little brighter earlier this month with the installation of two new street lights near campus. The City of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works has installed one at Hathway Avenue and…
Restaurant roundup: Here are the new eateries that opened downtown in 2019
A total of 20 new businesses — including restaurants, bars and thrift stores — opened up in downtown San Luis Obispo in 2019. All stores have either filled vacant lots or replaced old businesses, such as Forever 21 and Chipotle.
New parking garage and theatre coming to downtown SLO
A theatre and parking garage will be built downtown as the SLO City Council approved the project with a 3-0 vote Tuesday night. The 50-foot tall parking structure will sit on the corner of Nipomo and Palm Street, and contain…
Natural Healing Center awarded permit to open storefront in San Luis Obispo
Natural Healing Center will receive San Luis Obispo’s third commercial cannabis permit and is now the city’s second retail storefront to be approved for business, according to a news release. Natural Healing Center will be located at 2600 Broad Street…
Visiting San Luis Obispo soon? You may qualify for $100 in Uber credits to go wine tasting
People traveling to San Luis Obispo before December have the chance to receive $100 in Uber credits to explore the local wine region — simply for visiting. Those staying for at least two consecutive nights in San Luis Obispo between…
Mayor Heidi Harmon endorses Bernie Sanders for president
San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) for president Tuesday, Oct. 22. Harmon joined more than 40 elected and previously elected officials across California, according to a news release from the Sanders campaign. Other mayors who…
City Council allows Taqueria Santa Cruz to stay open 30 minutes later after noise violations
The San Luis Obispo City Council voted Tuesday night that the downtown Taqueria Santa Cruz Express location can stay open until 9:30 p.m. Earlier this year, the restaurant was mandated to close at 9 p.m. because of noise complaints from…
SLO Airport adds new flight to Las Vegas, with flights to San Diego and Portland on horizon
The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport welcomed their newest flight destination to Las Vegas on Thursday, Oct. 17. Travelers can now fly non-stop from San Luis Obispo to Las Vegas on Contour Airlines. Flights are offered four times per…
SLO considering following Morro Bay and Atascadero in banning flavored vape and e-cigarette sales
The City of San Luis Obispo has long-term plans to move forward with banning flavored e-cigarettes, following in the footsteps of Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay.
City moves forward with bike-share pilot program, but keeps scooters off the table
The San Luis Obispo City Council approved a pilot program to bring a bike-sharing program to the city, but stopped short of approving dockless scooters. In an October 1 special meeting, the council settled on a “hybrid” program intended to…
SLO Brew “graduated from college,” reopens as The Carrisa
The Carrisa by SLO Brew officially opens today with a completely renovated interior and elevated vibe, transforming from a student-focused nightclub into a “bright and welcoming atmosphere.” “It was a great place for the Cal Poly kids to come, but…