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- 11/17/2020 11:00 PM
City NewsDiversity, Equity & Inclusion
City Council Approves Grant Funding for High-Impact Programs to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts in San Luis Obispo In San Luis Obispo
Strong communities are built on a foundation that creates a true sense of belonging for everyone. That’s why the City of San Luis Obispo is supporting local projects and initiatives that promote a welcoming, inclusive, equitable and safe environment in the pursuit of systemic change.
- 11/16/2020 5:30 PM
City News
County Health Officer Issues COVID-19 Guidance for a Safer Thanksgiving
County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein today issued new COVID-19 guidelines for safely celebrating Thanksgiving this year as COVID-19 spreads at a faster rate in SLO County.
- 11/16/2020
City News
Fast Rise in COVID-19 Case Rates Lands SLO County Back in the State’s Purple Tier
Effective today, San Luis Obispo County is now in the State’s Purple Tier, which has the most restrictions, for at least three weeks due to a fast surge in cases locally.
- 11/10/2020 3:45 PM
City News
Returning to Schools Safely in SLO County: Live Informational Webinar on November 16
Parents are invited to join the County Public Health Department, County Office of Education and local school leaders for a live informational webinar about what to expect as more students return to the classroom.
- 11/09/2020 11:30 AM
City NewsDowntown (Mission Plaza)
Downtown SLO Partners with City and CAPSLO to Provide Additional Homeless Outreach in Downtown San Luis Obispo
Like all cities, large and small, San Luis Obispo has been affected by the homelessness crisis in California. According to the Homeless Policy Research Institute, homelessness in California increased by more than 22% over the last decade.
- 11/06/2020 3:30 PM
City News
City of San Luis Obispo Takes Action to Protect Public Health and Safety of All Community Members
The City of San Luis Obispo continues to take action to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. With the recent spike in new cases, the City of San Luis Obispo, in coordination with Cal Poly and the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department, have increased targeted outreach to both o
- 11/05/2020 7:00 PM
City News
SLO County Sees Alarming Spike in COVID-19 Cases in Recent Days
San Luis Obispo County is approaching 5,000 COVID-19 cases since March and local health officials warn that a spike in cases this week could result in more State restrictions in the coming weeks.
- 10/19/2020 3:07 PM
City News
Statement from the City of San Luis Obispo Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Upon creation, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Task Force authorized its chair and vice chair to issue statements on matters within our scope on behalf of the entire Task Force.
- 10/18/2020 8:30 PM
City News
Statement from City of San Luis Obispo - July 21, 2020 Additional Person Charged
The City of San Luis Obispo has been following the announcement from the District Attorney’s Office regarding the additional charges related to the July 21, 2020 protest posted late last week.
- 10/15/2020 2:30 PM
City News
October 2020 Community News Now Available
The October 2020 edition of the City’s monthly newsletter, Community News, is now available.
- 10/15/2020 10:30 AM
City NewsEnvironment (Open Space, Sustainability, Climate Action)
Outreach by Homeless Service Providers and the City of San Luis Obispo to Connect the Unsheltered with Services
Due to multiple health and safety issues, affecting the unsheltered, residents, City operations and the natural environment, on Monday, October 19th, the City of San Luis Obispo will begin cleaning up an area along the Bob Jones trail and the adjacent San Luis Creek.
- 10/14/2020 8:30 AM
City News
State Releases COVID-19 Rules for Private Gatherings
The California Public Health Department released updated guidance for private gatherings. The guidance outlines rules for private gatherings that bring together people from different households at the same time in a single space or place.
- 10/09/2020 9:30 AM
City NewsEnvironment (Open Space, Sustainability, Climate Action)
City of San Luis Obispo Receives Beacon Spotlight Award for Leadership in Sustainability and Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions
The Institute for Local Government recognized the City of San Luis Obispo for its sustainability and community climate action accomplishments and has awarded the City with the 2020 Gold Level Beacon Spotlight Awards for Sustainability Best Practices and Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions.
- 10/08/2020 3:30 PM
City News
City of San Luis Obispo Appoints Interim Police Chief Jeff Smith
City Manager, Derek Johnson announced the appointment of Captain Jeff Smith as the City’s Interim Police Chief while a national recruitment for Police Chief is undertaken. Interim Police Chief Smith has been in policing since 2001 and joined the City of San Luis Obispo in 2003.
- 10/07/2020 12:00 PM
City NewsEconomic Recovery & Development
The City of San Luis Obispo Continues Progress on 2020-21 Capital Projects
On Tuesday, October 6th, San Luis Obispo City Council received a progress update on the 2020-21 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP was approved as part of the City’s 2020-21 Budget Supplement, which focuses on one single goal (Meta Goal) of San Luis Obispo’s Economic Recovery and Resiliency.
- 10/06/2020 11:30 AM
City News
K-12 Schools Can Reopen for Modified In-Person Instruction in SLO County
County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein affirmed that starting today, October 6, San Luis Obispo County’s K-12 schools have the option to reopen for modified in-person instruction according to the criteria listed in State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy.
- 10/06/2020 7:30 AM
City NewsWater (Conservation, Utility Billing, Wastewater, Garbage & Recycling)
The City of San Luis Obispo’s Utilities Department Recognized as ‘Utility of The Future Today’
The City of San Luis Obispo’s Utilities Department is one of 65 water utilities being recognized for transformational work in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients.
- 10/05/2020
City News
County Health Officer Issues Guidance for Safer Halloween Activities During COVID-19
San Luis Obispo, CA — San Luis Obispo County community members now have COVID-19 guidelines for safely and responsibly celebrating Halloween this year.
- 09/30/2020 4:00 PM
City News
Free COVID-19 Tests Coming to Paso Robles and Morro Bay Next Week
San Luis Obispo, CA — Two new COVID-19 testing sites are coming to San Luis Obispo County next week, offering COVID-19 tests free of charge by appointment only.
- 09/29/2020 2:30 PM
City News
State Releases Guidance for Outdoor Playgrounds, Updates School Guidance FAQs
State health officials have issued new COVID-19 guidance for outdoor playgrounds and other outdoor recreational facilities. Additionally, the State has updated the School Guidance FAQs, originally issued on August 3, to include information on boarding schools.