In a time where two California cities recently declared bankruptcy, San Luis Obispo is steering clear of financial trouble. The San Luis Obispo City Council approved the city budget for the upcoming 2012-13 year on June 19, making this year the first in four years the city has made no cuts to the budget. Several factors, including Measure […]
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New regulations to curb raucous behavior downtown
New bars and restaurants in downtown San Luis Obispo will face additional regulations, following the San Luis Obispo City Council approval of new use permits in June. The use permits will require that, among other things, new establishments serving alcohol have a manager on site after 11 p.m., provide extra training to staff serving alcohol […]
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Controversial Higuera renovations begin
Downtown San Luis Obispo will soon see changes following the City Council decision to approve a beautification plan for a two-block area of Higuera Street between Morro and Garden streets. After a series of public comments both for and against the project — as well as a pair of failed motions by council members Andrew […]
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Keep the change until January
Free Sunday parking in downtown San Luis Obispo will be extended until January, following a San Luis Obispo City Council vote on raising funds for another downtown parking structure. This goes against the council’s July decision to have drivers pay from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. The Sunday parking fees were to be enforced starting at […]
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Chevron proposes plan to gas up empty acreage
The San Luis Obispo City Council reviewed and endorsed a proposed 322-acre Tank Farm development project designed by the Chevron Corporation on Tuesday. Located on the north and south sides of Tank Farm Road, the proposed development, which is currently county territory intended to be annexed, stretches from the southern border of the city to […]
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San Luis Obispo parking fees to increase this fall
Charges for residential parking permits and downtown parking on Sundays will begin this fall.
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City Council trims curfew
The San Luis Obispo City Council lowered the age group affected by the proposed nighttime curfew to 15-years-old and under.
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Bandaging the city budget
The San Luis Obispo City Council has two months to overcome a projected $4.4 million shortfall in the city general fund for the 2011-2012 fiscal year or be forced to operate on limited reserve money.
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SLO City Council makes game plan for future goals
The San Luis Obispo City Council met Tuesday to discuss future city goals and budget needs.