On June 1, protesters took to the streets of San Luis Obispo to speak out against racial injustices in the United States. Those protesters were eventually dispersed by a contingent of law enforcement officers from local agencies, the Sheriff’s department,…
SLO will close downtown streets for dining on weekends, creating more space for social distancing
As more “lower-risk workplaces” begin to open throughout San Luis Obispo County, officials continue to work together to promote public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19. San Luis Obispo County is currently in stage two of the four-stage resilience…
Full-day SLO Brew virtual benefit concert this weekend
SLO Brew is hosting the virtual concert “Together, SLO” in partnership with Big Big SLO, The Community Roots Project and Ernie Ball for Small Business Appreciation Day on Sunday, May 31, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Each band chose…
What COVID-19 means for the future of SLO’s Thursday night farmer’s market
The San Luis Obispo Thursday night farmer’s market, suspended since March 12, is restructuring in order to reopen. The downtown San Luis Obispo farmers market is the only market in the county to close during shelter-in-place orders because of its…
Central Coast Goodwill stores now open
Goodwill stores and donation sites in San Luis Obispo county opened their doors May 23 — a somewhat last minute reopening when the county gave permission for certain retail stores to open earlier this week, granted they implement the advised…
Scout Coffee adapts during coronavirus
When the shelter-in-place order took effect, Scout Coffee began taking online orders for customers to pick up at their second location, 880 Foothill Blvd.
Here’s what the housing market looks like in SLO County amid COVID-19
On March 25, Cal Poly announced via email that Spring quarter will be taught virtually, leaving students to reevaluate whether to stay in San Luis Obispo or return to their hometowns. “Right when the virus started to hit, I realized…
Inmates may see early release to prevent COVID-19’s spread in SLO County jail
To prevent the spread of coronavirus in the San Luis Obispo County Jail, about 30 low-level inmates may be released. The California Supreme Court ordered that inmates convicted of misdemeanors and low-level felonies be released from jail with $0 bail.…
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.
New vegan restaurant on California Boulevard serves up plant-based takeout food
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…
San Luis Obispo Police Department cuts use of force in half this year
In previous years, San Luis Obispo police officers used force about 50 times a year. This year, police reduced their use of force by about half, according to Police Chief Deanna Cantrell.