SLO Ranch and City Farm SLO are two examples of local businesses using the honor code to promote community engagement and provide access to local food, while Finley Farms uses an honor stand to provide access to organic produce and connect producers to the community.
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Turning a dream into a barbershop
Christopher Rose and Santino Cattaneo are co-owners of SLO Barbers in downtown San Luis Obispo. They opened the barbershop to be a place for the community to come together and to create a safe space. The barbers have worked together for three years and decided to open their own shop last fall. After Rose and […]
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Downtown Centre Cinemas is here to stay
The landlord and Sanborn family have agreed to renew the lease of the theatre for another 10 to 20 years, averting the potential closure of the cinema at the end of this year.
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A look into Deltina Coffee Roasters
Oceano’s Deltina Coffee Roasters officially opened their second location on Taft Street in San Luis Obispo. The store replaced the now shut-down Kin Coffee Bar that was previously at that location. Kin was closed after sexual assault allegations came to light about Kin’s owner, Julian Contreras, in April 2022. The coffee shop was soon rebranded […]
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Microgreen business provides insight to student entrepreneurship at Cal Poly
Random roommates in Cal Poly’s residence halls might consider themselves close friends after spending an entire year together — yet even fewer do roommates become business partners. Business junior Emmanuel Rivera-Romo and public health senior Ethan Tse started as strangers, but now run a microgreen startup together. The two were able to start a successful […]
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Cal Poly class brings student-made goods to the Apple Farm Inn, reaching record-high sales
A Cal Poly experience industry management class launched the ‘Cal Poly Corner’ at the Apple Farm Inn marketplace on May 15. The event Cal Poly Corner features student-made goods including Cal Poly cheese, chocolate, BBQ sauce, jam and wine. “I would say the launch of it was highly successful,” Apple Farm Inn General Manager Sean […]
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Local resident’s “What’s Open in SLO?” website connects community with resources
A new website created by San Luis Obispo resident Rachel Hamann features an updated listing of local resources remaining open amid the many closures following the COVID-19 outbreak. What’s Open in SLO? is updated multiple times per day, and includes a section titled “Today’s Featured Cool Happening” that highlights a daily local event. Hamann also […]
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Traveling coffee cart Field Day opens a temporary storefront
The two former Scout baristas opened their own shop, opting for a traveling business — the “most approachable, least scary entrance” into the coffee business.
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“Coffee with Attitude”: Nautical Bean opens second location in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo coffee shop Nautical Bean opened a second location off of High Street Feb. 12. The new shop is a much larger space than the original Nautical Bean, showcasing even more of its eclectic decor and distinctive ambiance. Owner Brett Jones decided to open the second location after witnessing the close relationships established […]
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SLO native becomes SLO councilman
Gomez has plans for sustainability, housing and community relations.
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Morro Bay changes its annual festival to showcase locals
The 35th annual Harbor Festival drew hundreds to Morro Bay.