Sydney Brandt
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San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
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Relief for SLO businesses, applications for a second round of grants open
Only 100 businesses will be selected to receive $5,000. → Read More
SLO businesses respond to CDC's reduced quarantine guidance
On Wednesday, the CDC released refined guidance on how long someone should quarantine for after exposure, with shortened time periods. → Read More
Hospitalizations projected to surge across state, Central Coast hospitals prepared
Central Coast hospitals prepared for surge in COVID-19 cases → Read More
Locally owned stores in downtown San Luis Obispo welcome Small Business Saturday shoppers
Residents participated in Small Business Saturday, traditionally held between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, as a way to support mom and pop shops in the community. → Read More
'Thanksgiving for Paso Robles' volunteers serve up free meals during 36th annual event
This year featured a drive-thru setting where volunteers served meals to community members in their cars. → Read More
COVID-19 vaccine set to hit Central Coast pharmacies by the end of the year
In a partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, pharmacies like Albertsons and Vons will be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, once approved for administration in the United States. → Read More
SLO County, Cal Poly see COVID-19 case increases
San Luis Obispo County and Cal Poly both report increased COVID-19 case counts, as the nation sets record for highest cases in a single day. → Read More
Cal Fire sees uptick in water rescues at Pismo Beach during pandemic
2020 started off quiet for lifeguards, but water rescues have increased since 2019 and fire officials say the pandemic has been a factor. → Read More
Local health experts give advice on flu shots during COVID-19
The flu season is here and health experts are encouraging everyone to get a vaccine this year, especially because there is no vaccine for COVID-19. → Read More
Atascadero's annual Colony Days held in a new way
Despite fewer crowds and vendors, Colony Days Committee Chair Karen McNamara says the group was proud to pull off the 47th annual event. → Read More
What changes to expect during Halloween this pandemic
Health officials released new guidance on celebrating Halloween, strongly discouraging traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. → Read More
New app could change how people park in SLO
San Luis Obispo parking officials say they are uncertain if it would be feasible to work in conjunction with the city. → Read More
Bench unveiled in Paso Robles following third arrest in Trevon Perry case
A bench now sits in Paso Robles City Park in remembrance of victims Perry and Wilson. → Read More
Campgrounds reopen in San Luis Obispo County, reservations required
Saturday marks another step forward for reopening as California State Parks announced the reopening of several campgrounds, including Morro Bay State Park, Hearst San Simeon Park, and Morro Strand State Beach. → Read More
How to make sure you are counted as 2020 U.S. Census deadline approaches
There are three ways to respond to the U.S. Census: by phone, online or by mail. → Read More
Santa Barbara County beaches under temporary closure for stationary activities for holiday weekend
The soft closure — which began Friday, Sept 4 at 12:01 a.m. — did not stop crowds from heading to the beaches. → Read More
Families with special needs students share challenges of online learning
Students with special needs or other disabilities may be back in the classroom in small numbers, but it's not for certain yet. → Read More
Charter Spectrum internet outage affects virtual learning in parts of Northern SLO County
“I mean, there’s just so much going on in the world with COVID and with fires, it’s just another thing added to our world." → Read More
Weekend heat brought many to the coast of Cayucos to cool off
“Cayucos is beautiful, I love the feeling here," Pozo resident Katalina Joy said. → Read More
Paso Robles restaurants and customers embrace outdoor dining in triple-digit temperatures
Business owners prepared for the spike in temperatures as the weekend approaches, but several customers say the heat didn't drive them away. → Read More