This is Hedrick’s sixth time running for San Luis Obispo mayor.
Meet the eight candidates running for two city council seats
This story was updated on Oct. 19 with new information from local activist Tianna Arata in response to claims made by Abrianna Torres. Two seats on the San Luis Obispo City Council are up for election Nov. 3. City Council…
Meet the four candidates running for San Luis Obispo mayor
The seat for San Luis Obispo’s mayor is up for election, with four candidates fighting for the spot. San Luis Obispo residents can vote for a mayoral candidate in the upcoming Nov. 3 election. Students can vote in this election…
Local movie theaters express concern as San Luis Obispo County moves to red tier
San Luis Obispo County’s recent move to the COVID-19 red tier — which is the second most restrictive tier on the California Blueprint for a Safer Economy — allows for movie theaters to open at 25 percent capacity, but the cost of operating with restrictions outweighs potential revenue, according to local movie theater managers.
Three coastal North County campgrounds reopen this weekend
Three San Luis Obispo County State parks reopen this weekend for overnight camping after being closed for about six months due to COVID-19. Morro Strand State Beach, Morro Bay State Park and Hearst San Simeon State Park will open on…
County reports 34 new COVID-19 cases and one death
San Luis Obispo County has 1,112 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Wednesday, July 15 — up 34 cases from yesterday, according to County Public Health.
Tourism in SLO halts due to COVID-19
When shelter-at-home requirements went into effect in mid-March, visitors stopped traveling to San Luis Obispo, according to City tourism manager Molly Cano.
San Luis Obispo County will not start phased reopening
Gov. Gavin Newsom denied San Luis Obispo County’s request to implement the START Guide and begin phased reopening of the county, Emergency Services Director Wade Horton said.
Students struggle to afford rent during coronavirus crisis
Before coronavirus struck San Luis Obispo, Tony Bone prepared tacos and burritos to pay rent. Now, he is unemployed and does not know if he can afford to pay the $1,100 to $1,200 a month for his Mustang Village apartment,…
Gov. Newsom closes Orange County beaches
Gov. Gavin Newsom temporarily closed Orange County beaches after seeing “disturbing” images of last weekend’s influx of people to beaches in the area, Newsom announced in a press conference today. Though Newsom did not close all California beaches, he encouraged…
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…