The city of San Luis Obispo will implement new California Statewide water conservation rules as soon as June 10. The upcoming rules will include regulations limiting irrigation on residential properties between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. and irrigation of non-functional turf will not be allowed for commercial, institutional or industrial properties, according […]
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Lindyhoppers slowly return to dance floor after pandemic
Mark Fletcher’s wife came home from the Thursday farmers’ market one evening, grabbed him by his collar and said, “We were born to Lindy Hop!” She met some dancers from the Cal Poly Swing Club at the market and the couple soon began learning how to dance from the club. That was 15 years ago. […]
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The past, present and future of the San Luis Oriental Market
Meng Gau and Sim Khoy opened the first Asian market in San Luis Obispo back in 1992. They owned a local donut shop previously, but the idea of opening a store that specializes in Asian products sparked after they weren’t able to have access to ingredients they were accustomed to using. “[My husband’s parents] had […]
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Map: Here’s where to cast your vote in SLO for the California primary election
On Tuesday, June 7, registered voters can drop off their ballots or vote in person at several San Luis Obispo County locations for the primary election any time between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. For the Primary Election, ballots contain candidates for the Governor, U.S. Senate, State Assembly, Congress, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, […]
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New 3-digit suicide hotline available in July
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be launching a new 3-digit number nationwide on July 16. The Lifeline’s network of trained counselors will be reachable at 988 via call, text or chat. The Lifeline’s current number 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) will remain available after the 988 number is rolled out, but the shortened dial code aims to […]
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Here’s how Cal Poly students can receive 20% off on specialty ice cream downtown
Walking around Cal Poly’s campus, students may have come across flyers advertising the chance to receive a 20% off deal on Nite Creamery ice cream. That deal is exclusively for Cal Poly students, who can scan a QR code from flyers or fill out a form with their name, email and phone number. Once the […]
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San Luis Obispo Police arrest suspect for attempted kidnapping, assault downtown
San Luis Obispo Police arrested a man suspected of attempting to kidnap a woman downtown on Tuesday, according to a city news release.William Francis, 34, was arrested and booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail on the charges of obstructing or resisting an officer and being drunk in public. Police said in a news release […]
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SLO Mayor Erica Stewart announces official mayoral campaign for 2022 election
Eight months ago, Erica Stewart was unanimously appointed as mayor by the San Luis Obispo City Council after former mayor Heidi Harmon stepped down. The appointment helped the city avoid a special election that could have cost up to $200,000. Now, Stewart, who is the first Black mayor in San Luis Obispo’s 145-year history, is […]
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The Central Coast’s largest trade show returns after two years
The Alex Madonna Expo Center saw 2,000 attendees for the annual trade show, EXPO at the Expo, on May 18. With more than 130 local exhibitors, this event has become the largest trade show on the central coast. The trade show was not limited to local businesses, as schools, nonprofits and churches participated as exhibitors. […]
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SLO County Board of Supervisors meets to review worsening drought conditions
Amid a declaration of a local drought emergency, San Luis Obispo County Drought Task Force reported worsening agricultural conditions at a County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 17. The county coordinated drought monitoring, impact assessments, responses to emergency health and human safety, public communication and outreach. The meeting was a response to a decision […]
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SLO County Sheriff’s Office arrest wanted felon possessing a kilo of fentanyl
San Luis Obispo County Deputies have arrested wanted felon Julian Joy Ackerman on two felony counts and one misdemeanor charge. Deputies found Ackerman with a large amount of fentanyl after he and a female accomplice attempted to evade officers in Nipomo. According to a news release, members of the Sheriff’s Gang Task Force had been […]