In an industry increasingly dominated by mass-produced and overseas surfboards, local surfboard shaping remains a craft deeply rooted in community and connection. On California’s Central Coast, surfboard shaper Shane Stoneman has spent more than 25 years hand-shaping boards for surfers he knows personally. Stoneman believes the relationship between surfer and shaper, and the pride that […]
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Downtown San Luis Obispo businesses manage the cost of tariffs
Scott Smith owns Central Coast Surfboards in San Luis Obispo, which carries several brands that manufacture their products overseas. Just two days after the Trump administration first introduced tariffs on imports from nearly 90 countries, he was concerned but remained hopeful for a policy reversal. “We’re just sort of at the mercy of the world, […]
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Men’s fall fashion calls for simplicity
Hanna Iazzetta hiazzetta@mustangdaily.net Although it’s easy to throw on a bro tank or a casual T-shirt and basketball shorts, there are plenty of simple fall staples guys can choose to add a little more style to their walk across campus. The first thing to throw into the mix is a slim fit pair of jeans. Solid colored […]