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Promotional Coordination Committee Announces a Modified Cultural Grants-In-Aid Program

The City's Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC), an advisory body to the City Council to improve the quality of life for all residents and visitors, announced a new, modified 2020-21 Cultural Grants-in-Aid (GIA) program to support events and activities managed by local non-profit organizations.

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City of San Luis Obispo Announces New Streamlined Tenant Improvement and Permit Processing Program in an Effort to Help Businesses Reopen

The City’s new Tenant Improvement Fast Tracking Program (TIPP-FAST) is designed to streamline the review of tenant improvement (TI) projects. The program is part of the City’s 2020-21 meta goal for economic stability, recovery and resiliency.

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National Drive Electric Week Begins September 26th

With the City of San Luis Obispo recently adopting the Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery in August and community interest in the future of transportation, community members are invited to participate in a number of online events as part of National Drive Electric Week.

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City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department Warns Against Illegal Campfires; Encourages Community Members to Remain Vigilant

The City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department is encouraging community members to remain vigilant about illegal campfires and to call 9-1-1 if you see suspicious or illegal campfires as we head into the fall fire season.

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Recipients announced for SLO City Small Business Relief Fund

Through a unique partnership, government, nonprofit and the business community have come together to provide direct funding to small businesses disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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City Continues Progress On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Efforts, Appoints Community Members To Task Force

On Tuesday, September 1st, the City of San Luis Obispo City Council appointed 13 members of the community to the City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force.

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Following National Recruitment, Deanna Cantrell Named City of Fairfield’s New Police Chief

After nearly five years as Police Chief of San Luis Obispo, Deanna Cantrell announced she will become the City of Fairfield’s next police chief. Chief Cantrell began the recruitment process for Fairfield in May 2020. Her last day with San Luis Obispo will be September 30, 2020.

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Positions Open on City Advisory Bodies

Would you like to help shape our community? Consider joining one of the City Council Advisory Bodies.

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August 2020 Community News Now Available

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Cal Poly Fall Plans - Virtual Town Hall

The California State University California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, August 27 at 4:30pm

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City Anticipates Peaceful Event Tomorrow Focused on Arata Arrest

The City of San Luis Obispo is aware that a “Free Tianna Arata “press conference and rally is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse.

City NewsEnvironment (Open Space, Sustainability, Climate Action)

City of San Luis Obispo Adopts Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery

The plan establishes a community-wide goal of carbon neutrality by 2035, adopts sector specific goals, and provides foundational actions to establish a trajectory towards achieving that goal while also recovering from the economic impacts of COVID-19.

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REMINDER: Deadline for applications for the SLO City Small Business Relief Fund is next Monday, August 24

As a reminder to San Luis Obispo businesses, the deadline for the SLO City Small Business Relief Fund is Monday, August 24. If you are a small business, please consider applying and if you know of a small business operating within San Luis Obispo, please share this information with them

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County Health Officials Revise Number of COVID-19 Deaths After Further Investigation

San Luis Obispo, CA — After further investigation, the County Public Health Department revised the total number of COVID-19 deaths in SLO County from 16 to 15. One additional death of a known COVID-19 case is now under investigation.

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San Luis Obispo County's COVID-19 Deaths Rise to 16

San Luis Obispo, CA — The County of San Luis Obispo reported yesterday that another SLO County resident has died due to COVID-19, bringing the number of COVID-19 deaths in SLO County to 16.

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August 5th Sustainability Groundwater Management Plan Workshop Rescheduled

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City Fire Department Makes it Easier to Prepare for Wildfires

While the state's peak wildfire season typically runs from May through October, wildfires can occur at any time.

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San Luis Obispo County’s COVID-19 Deaths Rise to 14

The County of San Luis Obispo reported today that two more SLO County residents have died due to COVID-19, bringing the COVID-19 deaths in SLO County to 14.

City NewsTransportation (Pedestrian, Bicycle, Transit, Parking)

A Section of the Bob Jones Trail Will Temporarily Close on August 3 for Planned Maintenance

As part of the City of San Luis Obispo’s 2020 Roadway Sealing Project, a section of the Bob Jones Trail will be temporarily closed on August 3, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Elementary Schools Can Now Apply for Waiver from State Ban on In-Person Instruction

Today, local elementary schools can begin applying for a waiver from the State’s ban on in-person instruction, County officials say.