San Luis Obispo County announced the framework for a phased reopening of the city will be made public on May 1.
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San Luis Obispo County COVID-19 cases on the rise with 169 total now
San Luis Obispo now has 169 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Monday, April 27 – up three cases from yesterday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. Of the total cases, 38 cases are active with those patients recovering at home in isolation and 126 cases have recovered. Four cases are […]
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San Luis Obispo County now has 166 confirmed cases of COVID-19
San Luis Obispo now has 166 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Sunday, April 26 – an increase of only one case since yesterday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department. Of the total cases, 36 patients are recovering at home in isolation. Three patients are currently in the hospital, and one […]
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What’s still open in SLO
With San Luis Obispo County implementing a stay-at-home order, a limited amount of businesses have remained open. On Wednesday, April 22, Public Health Officer Penny Borenstein announced the reopening of four areas, including houses of worship, janitorial and housekeeping services, fabric stores and drive-in theaters in San Luis Obispo County. About 129 restaurants and cafes have […]
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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. Inmates that qualify must be approved by a judge before they are released, Public Affairs […]
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SLO County shelter-at-home enforcement line has received more than 600 calls, but 0 citations
On March 24, San Luis Obispo County launched an enforcement line for residents to report violations of the shelter-at-home executive order. According to ReadySLO.org, the new enforcement line is intended to keep operating business safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The line has received more 600 calls in its first three weeks, according to enforcement line […]
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San Luis Obispo County now has 165 confirmed COVID-19 cases
San Luis Obispo now has 165 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Saturday, April 25 – up two cases from yesterday, according to the County Public Health. Of the total cases, 42 patients are recovering at home in isolation, 119 patients have recovered. Three cases are in the hospital, of which one of them is […]
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14 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in SLO County — the largest single-day spike
San Luis Obispo now has 163 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Friday, April 24 – up 14 cases from yesterday, according to the County Public Health. Of the total cases, 40 patients are at home in isolation, 119 patients have recovered, and one patient is in intensive care out of three in the hospital. […]
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SLO County allows four more business areas to reopen despite statewide stay-at-home order
San Luis Obispo County will allow the reopening of four major businesses and activity types, Public Health Officer Penny Borenstein announced Wednesday, April 22. The four areas include houses of worship, janitorial and housekeeping, fabric stores and drive-in theaters. All openings will have precautionary measures taken to adhere to local and statewide shelter-in-place orders. Religious […]
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NBC incorrectly reports SLO County will reopen May 1
A story airing on NBC’s Today Show on Thursday, April 23 incorrectly stated some businesses in San Luis Obispo County would reopen May 1.
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ASI announces 2020-2021 President Shayna Lynch and Board of Directors
Political science junior Shayna Lynch was elected Cal Poly’s new 2020-2021 ASI President. Lynch received 1,798 total votes with 3,547, or 17%, of students voting in this election, according to an ASI press release.