Imagine waking up on Christmas Eve, the soft glow of moonlight filtering through the window. But instead of being transported to a magical land of sweets, you find yourself in the bustling streets of historical San Luis Obispo. Clara, our heroine, embarks on a journey that weaves through the city’s own Chinatown, past the railroad […]
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Hopper Family Christmas Trees brings farm fresh trees to the Central Coast for nearly 40 years
Hopper Family Christmas Trees has brought a variety of natural Christmas trees to the Central Coast since 1985. Owned by husband and wife, Dennis and Joni Hopper, the family business hopes to see a higher demand for real Christmas trees in the coming seasons. Reporter Emma Montalbano interviewed the family to learn more about their […]
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In defense of Hallmark Christmas movies: let me have my holiday cheese, OK?
Listen, we need to talk about Hallmark Christmas movies. Every year, they show up in their sparkly, low-budget glory, and every year, someone—probably wearing black turtlenecks and quoting The New Yorker—feels the need to trash them.
Are they predictable? Of course. Are they cheesy? Duh. Do they make me feel like everything’s going to be OK, even if just for 90 minutes? You bet your Grinchy heart they do.
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San Luis Obispo offers select free garage parking during holiday season
The city of San Luis Obispo is offering free garage parking on select days during the holiday season.
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Cambria Christmas Market Stops Ticket Sales due to Local Controversy
Siga aquí para leer este artículo en Español. The Cambria Christmas Market will be closed to the public for the second year in a row due to local safety concerns. The popular holiday attraction will be available to guests who book a stay at the Cambria Pines Lodge or two other hotels owned by Moonstone Hotel […]
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Cambria Christmas Market detiene las ventas de boletos debido a controversia local
El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por Mieke Esparza. El evento anual Cambria Christmas Market estará cerrado al público por segundo año consecutivo debido a preocupaciones locales de seguridad. La atracción popular de las fiestas estará disponible para los huéspedes quienes se alojan en Cambria Pines Lodge u […]
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Some working students face limited time off during holiday breaks
Many students look forward to winter break not only for a few weeks without a midterm, but also for going home to spend time with family and friends. The story is different for many working college students, though.
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Students build a life-sized motorized advent calendar for the Cambria Christmas Market
On Nov. 29, the Cambria Christmas Market debuted a life-sized motorized advent calendar — a new feature designed, engineered and constructed by Cal Poly students. Mechanical engineering seniors Sigrid Derickson, Oma Skyrus, Danny Clifton and Tyler Koski took on the calendar as their senior design project in early January 2019. According to engineering professor Lee McFarland, the […]
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Staying in San Luis Obispo for the holidays? Check out these festive events around the county
There’s plenty to do this holiday season in San Luis Obispo County.
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European-style Christmas market brings holiday cheer to Cambria
Dirk Winter, nicknamed “Mr. Christmas,” created the Cambria Christmas Market after being inspired by the European markets.
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Student enterprise and Poly Plant Shop bring holiday cheer with poinsettias
Poinsettias from the enterprise are still on sale through the end of December