The San Luis Obispo City Council voted to increase their salaries by 20-40% in order to offset the city’s high cost of living, however their pay still barely reaches the median income in San Luis Obispo.
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Federal gov’t owes SLO $1M from 2023. The city says it still needs those funds
San Luis Obispo is still waiting for $1 million in 2023 storm recovery funds from FEMA, but the government shutdown may threaten the promised federal funds and federally-supported public transit.
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City revokes Delta Chi and Sigma Nu chapter house permits
The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission revoked permits for Delta Chi and Sigma Nu fraternities due to noise and safety violations.
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San Luis Obispo launches Vision Zero plan to curb traffic fatalities
The City of San Luis Obispo is working to eliminate traffic-related injuries and fatalities through the Vision Zero Action Plan, which includes infrastructure improvements such as protected bike lanes and improved pedestrian crossing and paving, to make the city safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
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‘Hands Off!’ San Luis Obispo protest in photos
Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the San Luis Obispo Courthouse on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration, with speakers including Congressman Salud Carbajal and Assemblymember Dawn Addis.
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Thousands rally in San Luis Obispo ‘Hands Off!’ protest to defend federal courts
Over 2,000 protestors gathered in San Luis Obispo to defend judicial independence against alleged efforts by the Trump Administration.
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Concerts in the Plaza returns to downtown San Luis Obispo
Downtown SLO’s Concerts in the Plaza series will feature a new band and opener every Friday from June 20 to Sept. 12, with a mix of returning and first-time performers, and will conclude with Brass Mash as the final headliner.
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‘I defy him’: Local community gathers in opposition to DOGE and President Trump
Approximately 100 locals gathered at Calle Joaquin and Los Osos Valley Road on March 5 to protest President Trump’s executive orders and the financial cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, with no counter-protesters present and live folk music playing.
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Palm Street parking garage returns to pay-upon-exit model, replacing gateless format
Starting March 10, the 842 Palm Street parking garage will return to a pay-upon-exit model, requiring visitors to pay an hourly rate of $2 for parking.
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Cal Poly students struggle with persistent bus overcrowding, unreliable schedules
Students on SLO Transit’s bus lines continue to face overcrowding, due to a nationwide bus driver shortage and low wages, with the issue still not fully recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resilience in the face of fear: SLO County prepares amid Trump’s immigration policies
When President Donald Trump announced his immigration enforcement policies, Echevarria was filled with fear — not just for herself, but for her community.