Earth Day Alliance, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to protecting the environment, is hosting its annual Earth Day Fair on Saturday after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The fair will take place at Laguna Lake Park from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free and open to all ages. The purpose of the fair is […]
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Man stabbed in Downtown SLO, suspect arrested
Editor’s note: This article was updated at 1:45 p.m. on April 24 to include that Samuel Greene was arrested for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. A man was stabbed non-fatally at the intersection of Monterey and Chorro Street Thursday evening. The suspect, Samuel Greene, 63, was arrested for suspicion of assault with a […]
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San Luis Obispo County libraries highlight local indigenous communities
San Luis Obispo County libraries hosted a series of programs as part of their countywide Book of the Year literary event, as a partnership with Cuesta College and Cal Poly Student Diversity & Belonging. “It’s our mission to connect our community to creativity, culture and knowledge and we’re doing that through stories,” Erica Thatcher, a […]
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Flores’ trial for murder of Kristin Smart moved to Monterey County
The trial of Paul and Ruben Flores is being moved to Monterey County after Judge Craig van Rooyen decided that the trial would not be fair and impartial in San Luis Obispo County. All parties discussed the possibility of two counties being available for trial, ultimately choosing Monterey. van Rooyen said he reached out to […]
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Federal mask mandate lifted in airports
Masks will no longer be required in airports after a federal ruling made Monday, according to a press release from the county of San Luis Obispo. Despite some local mandates being lifted, up until yesterday the CDC still required masks in public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs. University spokesperson Matt Lazier said that Cal […]
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‘Returning to the theater:’ SLO Film Festival announces lineup
The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival has announced a lineup of 121 films it will showcase during its 28th annual event. The festival, held from April 26 through May 1, includes feature films, short films and music videos. “Returning to the theater is something all of us at the film festival have looked forward […]
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TEDxSanLuisObispo returns in person for its sixth year after a year online
Audio By Avery Elowitt The student-run TEDxSanLuisObispo is returning to Cal Poly’s Performing Arts Center on Friday with the theme “Transcending the Norm,” where seven speakers will shed light on forward-thinking ideas. The conference will be held at from 4 to 7 p.m and will be its sixth annual conference held in San Luis Obispo. […]
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Local business offers store credit and gas gift cards this month
Local business Wildflower Women’s Boutique is offering a new deal it says can help relieve people’s financial stress as gas prices increase in the county. The business has launched “The Gas Pass,” where people can earn one dollar in store credit for every gallon of gas they buy. For one time each week in April, […]
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Two local business owners investigated for sexual assault
Editor’s Note: This article discusses specific experiences and themes regarding sexual assault. Survivors of such experiences can access confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. The San Luis Obispo Police Department is investigating several sexual assault allegations made Thursday against Kin Coffee Bar co-owner Julian Contreras and Nate’s Barbershop owner Nathaniel Abate. Two women publicly shared […]
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San Luis Obispo County will no longer hold trial of Flores’ for murder of Kristin Smart
Paul and Ruben Flores’ murder trial will not take place in San Luis Obispo County, presiding judge Craig van Rooyen ruled earlier Wednesday morning. The reasoning for van Rooyen’s decision was mostly attributed to the notoriety of the case in the county. He said that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Flores’ will not […]
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SLO County now offers rapid COVID-19 tests for free. Here’s how to get one.
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department is now offering faster COVID-19 antigen and PCR tests at no cost. Tests are available at community testing sites in Grover Beach, Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. According to a County Public Health news release, antigen test results will be available within two hours, but could […]