Some businesses in downtown San Luis Obispo have boarded up their windows as a precaution due to looting. Businesses are getting complaints from customers and NAACP SLO County for the decision to board up shops.
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SLO will close downtown streets for dining on weekends, creating more space for social distancing
As more “lower-risk workplaces” begin to open throughout San Luis Obispo County, officials continue to work together to promote public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19. San Luis Obispo County is currently in stage two of the four-stage resilience roadmap outlined by the state of California. The city of San Luis Obispo plans to […]
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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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How much alcohol do you drink on a bar crawl?
With a flashy sign around the neck, a smudged stamp on the forehead and an overly-spirited entourage following close behind, a 21st birthday is hard to hide in downtown San Luis Obispo. The 21st bar crawl is a long-standing tradition among Cal Poly students that introduces newly legal drinkers to the bars and booze. It […]
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Downtown San Luis Obispo gains new Mexican restaurant after El Matador closes
San Luis Taqueria, a new authentic Mexican restaurant, had a two-day grand opening in downtown San Luis Obispo last weekend. This new restaurant, located near Mission Plaza at 1032 Chorro St., plans to bring authentic style Mexican cuisine and atmosphere to the San Luis Obispo area. San Luis Taqueria moved into the restaurant space once […]
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Become a bartender in fifteen minutes: How students are competing for bartending bragging rights
As the clock struck 10 p.m., the bar lights dimmed, country music blasted over the loudspeakers and the crowd of students started pouring in as graphic communication senior Nicole Cullop and kinesiology senior Adele Looper warmed up their wrists to pour drinks. Dressed in cupid outfits with printed cut-outs of Malibu Rum, their job for […]
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Heidi Harmon calls for all mayors to stop using Amazon
San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon took to Twitter on Tuesday, Feb. 5 to urge all mayors to stop using Amazon. Harmon said people are going straight to the internet, especially Amazon, instead of shopping locally. She said Amazon hurts small, local businesses and has an overall negative effect on communities. “I feel like mayors […]
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HotHouse opens new manufacturing lab addition for entrepreneurs with $500K grant
After two years of being in the works, Cal Poly’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) has opened a manufacturing lab in their downtown HotHouse, called the HotHouse Annex, for entrepreneurs to use.
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Who’s watching your drink: Students drugged in downtown San Luis Obispo
Students share their experience of being roofied in downtown San Luis Obispo and where they went for help.
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Downtown parking structures will now charge 24/7
The downtown San Luis Obispo parking garages have implemented a new “Pay on Foot” system, charging for parking 24/7.
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Flash mob at Farmer’s Market calls ‘Attention’ to voting
“What better way to collaborate than dance?” Women’s March SLO Coordinator Ellen Morrison said. “It’s much easier to collaborate these days if you don’t have to talk to each other.”