After the city reported record-high criminal offenses at last year’s St. Fratty’s Day block party, Cal Poly is moving the event onto campus.
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Local restaurants to host fundraisers for LA wildlife relief
Two local restaurants are hosting fundraisers tonight and tomorrow to support LA wildfire relief, with 100% of net proceeds donated to restaurant workers affected.
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NOAA seeks advisory council applicants for Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
The sanctuary’s official designation celebrated the protection of 4,543 square miles, making it America’s 17th national marine sanctuary.
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San Luis Obispo shelter aids animals displaced by LA fires
The Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo recently partnered with Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control to assist shelters overwhelmed by the displacement of animals due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
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‘More than just a concert’: Local restaurant hosts benefit concert for LA wildfire relief
This is a cross-published piece with KCPR, more information can be found here. San Luis Obispo’s Rod & Hammer Rock restaurant turned up the volume on Sunday for Songs of Solace, a sold-out benefit concert raising money for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. In collaboration with SLO Brew, the eight-hour event featured nine local bands and […]
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Students rally at San Luis Obispo community forum
The city is working to create the 2025-2027 financial plan, which will be adopted in June. In February, the council will review an updated five-year fiscal projection and hold a goal setting workshop using input from the community forum.
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San Luis Obispo’s Chinatown is down to its last block. Original signs remain, keeping the history alive.
Mee Heng Low is one of the last original buildings in San Luis Obipso’s Chinatown. Nearly 75% of the street was once dedicated to businesses and homes for the Chinese, Japanese and Filipino people. Now, 1.5% of its structures survive, with much of its history physically reduced to a few buildings. One of those buildings […]
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City approves safe parking pilot program for homeless individuals
The City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal on Wednesday to establish new overnight parking spaces for individuals living in their vehicles.
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San Luis Obispo begins $5.8 million Mission Plaza renovation, adding cafe and restrooms
Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo is undergoing a $5.8 million renovation to enhance its amenities, adding free public restrooms.
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The following winter: How SLO is preparing for storms after 2023 floods
Public Works director Matt Horn said SLO experienced $35 million in repairs due to 2023’s flooding.
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“The Reboot” back for its sixth season
The Reboot: Storytelling Reimagined is a live storytelling show held at the Top Dog Coffee Bar’s outdoor garden in Morro Bay, where shows occur yearly from April to October. various performers tell stories from their lives. Their next show is on June 30 at 7 p.m and their next show during fall quarter is on […]