Flood advisories were issued in San Luis Obispo County this morning due to heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service estimated rainfall rates between 0.25 and 0.50 inches per hour and a potential roadway flooding. A flood advisory was issued until 12 p.m. for southern and eastern parts of the county. From around 5:30 a.m. to […]
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San Luis Obispo County Public Health says they’ll lift mask mandate if these two standards are met
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department announced new criteria for lifting the current indoor mask mandate for the county. While the indoor mask mandate hasn’t yet been lifted, the health department now plans to do so when the county meets two standards. San Luis Obispo County must maintain the moderate (yellow) transmission tier […]
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San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s report finds systemic racism in the county
A recent report released from the County of San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s office addressed the local systemic racism that minority groups face every day in San Luis Obispo. Its main focus was on underrepresentation of people of color in positions of power and the increase of hate crimes. The report was written by the Sheriff’s […]
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San Luis Obispo County now offering booster shots to 65+ and high risk residents
Booster COVID-19 vaccine shots will now be administered in San Luis Obispo, Grover Beach and Paso Robles for older residents who have received the Pfizer vaccination. People 65 years old or older and anyone 50 or older with high-risk medical conditions are eligible for the booster shot, according to San Luis Obispo County Public Health […]
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Mask mandate reinstated in San Luis Obispo County amid highest rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations
San Luis Obispo County residents will once again have to wear face masks in all public indoor settings as of Tuesday night. Director of Public Health Penny Borenstein announced at a briefing Tuesday afternoon that a mask mandate is a proven and effective way to bring down cases, as San Luis Obispo County has faced […]
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A Creative Summer Guide to SLO County
Will you be in San Luis Obispo at the end of June for summer school, for the end of a lease or just for fun? If you are, here is a guide of some unique items to add to your bucket list: SLO Grilled Cheese Festival If you’re looking to support local restaurants, the SLO […]
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Residents 12 years and older can now vaccinate against COVID-19
San Luis Obispo County residents ages 12 years and older can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a May 12 County press release. This expanded availability follows the recent CDC recommendation to offer the Pfizer vaccine to those 12 to 15 years old after the FDA expanded its emergency authorization. A clinical trial with […]
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California plans to fully reopen by June 15, Newsom says
California plans to fully reopen its economy on June 15 if the spread of COVID-19 continues to decline, Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a press conference Tuesday. The announcement comes after a decline in COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalization rates across the state. Among U.S. states and territories, California has the second-lowest positivity rate, only […]
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SLO County now vaccinating entire phase 1b, making more groups eligible
Vaccine eligibility in San Luis Obispo County now encompasses all of the education sector, agricultural workers, emergency services, unpaid caregivers and people ages 16-64 who have certain health conditions, according to a March 10 press briefing. This encompasses Cal Poly employees, as the vaccine is now approved for higher education workers and student employees. San […]
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COVID-19 vaccinations open for higher education and student employees
Effective immediately, all higher education workers and student employees can register for a vaccination appointment, San Luis Obispo County COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced Wednesday. First-dose vaccine appointments will begin as early as March 15 at one of the county’s three vaccine clinics at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles Event Center or […]
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The path to the red tier
San Luis Obispo County could be moving from the widespread, purple tier to a less restrictive substantial, red tier as early as next week if current trends continue, San Luis Obispo County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein said in a county news briefing on Feb. 11. By moving into the red tier of the […]