With Sept. 30 marking Police Chief Deanna Cantrell’s last day in the San Luis Obispo Police Department, the city has begun the national recruitment process for a new chief. This recruitment is “critically important” for SLO, said City Manager Derek Johnson, who is responsible for hiring the next police chief. Amid the nationwide conversation on […]
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Flowers that may bring a light of hope to downtown San Luis Obispo
With the arrival of May comes many things. The beginning of a new season, the realization that 2020 is almost halfway complete, the hope for the COVID-19 pandemic to slow, and, for the city of San Luis Obispo, it means reminding people that Downtown SLO is a vibrant center for creativity and commerce and it […]
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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 stores and drive-in theaters in San Luis Obispo County. About 129 restaurants and cafes have […]
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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 an out-of-area Cal Poly student, according to a campus wide email from President Armstrong. The […]
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SLO named Sustainable City of the Year for its goal to reach 100 percent carbon neutrality
The city was recognized for multiple different actions they plan to take to reach their goal of 100 percent carbon neutrality by 2035.
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Student organizations propose Stenner Creek ‘rape tunnel’ renovation
Currently, the only way to cross the murky water is by student-built structures that are constantly on the verge of collapse.
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SLO considering following Morro Bay and Atascadero in banning flavored vape and e-cigarette sales
The City of San Luis Obispo has long-term plans to move forward with banning flavored e-cigarettes, following in the footsteps of Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay.
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Cal Poly students join global call to combat climate change, on-campus strike
Students, faculty and San Luis Obispo residents gathered on Cal Poly’s Dexter Lawn on Friday, Sept. 20 as part of a global initiative to fight climate change. The demonstration, organized locally by Sunrise Movement Central Coast and San Luis Obispo County Youth for Environmental Action, took place in tandem with the international Global Climate Strike. […]
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Two cannabis businesses coming to SLO with more on the way
Weed is now in San Luis Obispo — for official business.
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How much alcohol do you drink on a bar crawl?
With a flashy sign around the neck, a smudged stamp on the forehead and an overly-spirited entourage following close behind, a 21st birthday is hard to hide in downtown San Luis Obispo. The 21st bar crawl is a long-standing tradition among Cal Poly students that introduces newly legal drinkers to the bars and booze. It […]
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The 79th annual Poly Royal Rodeo is right around the corner
The highly anticipated rodeo event is almost ready to shine during this Open House weekend.