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…
San Luis Obispo County sees highest increase of COVID-19 cases in over three weeks with 142 total
San Luis Obispo now has 142 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Wednesday, April 22 – an increase in eight cases from yesterday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department.
SLO County COVID-19 cases reaches triple digits with 102 total
San Luis Obispo now has 102 confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Tuesday, April 7 – up 3 cases from yesterday, according to County Public Health. Of the total cases, 25 patients are at home in isolation, 73 patients have…
Amtrak suspends train service to Central Coast, SLO Airport sees decline in passengers
“What’s been more notable is the drop off in passengers,” Bumen said. “You can see that everyday. Look at the parking lot, it’s empty.”
There are now 42 cases of COVID-19 in San Luis Obispo County
San Luis Obispo County now has 42 confirmed cases of coronavirus – nine more cases than yesterday, which is SLO County’s largest day to day increase in cases so far, according to County Public Health. One of these patients is…
San Luis Obispo County has 16 confirmed cases of coronavirus, expanded testing capabilities
There are now 16 confirmed cases of coronavirus in San Luis Obispo County, the San Luis Obispo Public Health Department announced Friday, March 20. Three of the reported cases are on the coast, seven in North County, one in Central…
A second long-awaited luxury hotel opens in Downtown SLO
Hotel Cerro opened its doors to the San Luis Obispo community Friday, January 31.