San Luis Obispo is still waiting for $1 million in 2023 storm recovery funds from FEMA, but the government shutdown may threaten the promised federal funds and federally-supported public transit.
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Flood watch issued for San Luis Obispo county
Update: As of 4:54 p.m., a flood advisory has been issued until 7 p.m., impacting a north-central area of San Luis Obispo County, according to the National Weather Service. Doppler radar data suggests “a strong thunderstorm 20 miles east of San Luis Obispo, moving northwest at 20 mph,” according to the San Luis Obispo County Office […]
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CalFresh recipients are temporarily able to purchase hot meals
CalFresh recipients can now purchase hot foods from food stores and grocery stores that accept EBT until Feb. 20. CalFresh is a government program that gives recipients $281 per month to spend on groceries. The temporary hot food program started on Jan. 25 as a result of the presidential disaster declaration issued in reaction to […]
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Cal Poly students share their thoughts on the “Presidential Alert”
FEMA tested the national wireless emergency system for the first time ever on Wednesday.
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Welfare harms free enterprise economy
The government is supposed to protect our freedoms: “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” But it seems more and more of our politicians are confusing the “pursuit of happiness” with happiness.