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- 07/29/2020 1:20 PM
City News
County Reports Twelfth Death Due to COVID-19
The County of San Luis Obispo reported today that a twelfth SLO County resident has died due to COVID-19.
- 07/28/2020 3:30 PM
City News
County Reports Tenth and Eleventh Deaths Due to COVID-19
The County of San Luis Obispo reported today that two SLO County residents have died due to COVID-19, the tenth and eleventh local deaths due to the virus.
- 07/28/2020 11:30 AM
City NewsWater (Conservation, Utility Billing, Wastewater, Garbage & Recycling)
Service Updates from SLO Utilities Department
The City of San Luis Obispo Utilities Department is dedicated and committed to providing safe and reliable water service to our community members.
- 07/27/2020 2:50 PM
City News
Local Health Officials Ask SLO County Residents to Avoid Social Gatherings
San Luis Obispo County health officials are asking residents to avoid social gatherings, consistent with State Health Officer order, as COVID-19 cases increase in SLO County.
- 07/27/2020 7:30 AM
City News
County Reports Ninth Death Due to COVID-19
The County of San Luis Obispo reported Sunday that a ninth SLO County resident has died due to COVID-19.
- 07/24/2020 2:52 PM
City News
Ballot Measure and Notice for Arguments For and Against
Please visit the City's Municipal Elections page to review the key dates for submittal of Arguments For or Against the City of San Luis Obispo Community Services/Investment Ballot Measure.
- 07/23/2020 3:00 PM
City News
County Reports Eighth Death Due to COVID-19 Same Day as Largest Increase in Cases
The County of San Luis Obispo reported today that an eighth SLO County resident has died due to COVID-19. The news comes as officials also report the largest single-day increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in SLO County since the pandemic began.
- 07/21/2020 11:00 PM
City News
Update On July 21st Protest In The City Of San Luis Obispo
A protest in the City of San Luis Obispo today resulted in significant public safety risks for protesters and community members.
- 07/14/2020 3:30 PM
City News
City Council Approves Creation of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force
City Council approved the creation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force as part of a wider effort to help make the City an inclusive and safe community for everyone, and to promote belonging, free thought and speech, while condemning racism, hate speech, bigotry, violence, and prejudice.
- 07/13/2020 6:30 PM
City News
State Orders Statewide Closures, More Closures Coming Soon for SLO County
To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, the California Public Health Department has ordered the closure of several industries statewide, effective immediately.
- 07/09/2020 5:00 PM
City News
COVID-19 Testing Criteria Changes as Increased Demand Cuts Capacity
As demand for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing increases in San Luis Obispo County, the County Public Health Department is asking residents to only get tested if they are at high risk for transmission or serious illness related to the disease.
- 07/09/2020 1:30 PM
City NewsSpecial/Community Events
San Luis Obispo Fire Department Encourages Community Members to Prepare Now for Peak Wildfire Season; Offers Wildfire Preparedness Webinar
Wildfires are now a year-round reality in San Luis Obispo, but fire danger is more extreme during the summer months when vegetation becomes dry and the weather patterns change.
- 07/08/2020 3:30 PM
City NewsPlanning & Building (Housing & Historic Preservation)
Housing Element Update Available for Public Review
Over the past year, community members have provided input through online surveys, public workshops and meetings on the City’s Housing Element Update.
- 07/08/2020 10:00 AM
City News
SLO County to Offset COVID-19 Testing Costs by Charging Medical Insurance
In order to offset the costs for reagents, test kits, and staff time it takes to provide COVID-19 tests to the public, the County of San Luis Obispo has added new fees that will be billed to medical insurance.
- 07/07/2020 2:00 PM
City News
Officials Say SLO County Heads for State’s Watch List After Increased COVID-19 Spread
County Public Health Officials expect San Luis Obispo County to end up on the State’s COVID-19 “watch list” soon after the County reportedly exceeded the State’s COVID-19 case rate criteria over the weekend.
- 07/02/2020 3:00 PM
City News
County Offers Healthy Ways to Celebrate Fourth of July During COVID-19
As COVID-19 case counts increase in San Luis Obispo County, residents are asked to celebrate Independence Day weekend safely and avoid crowds
- 07/02/2020 11:30 AM
City News
San Luis Obispo City Council Scheduled to Call for a General Municipal Election for November 3, 2020
On July 7, 2020, the San Luis Obispo City Council is scheduled to discuss and adopt a resolution calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election
- 07/01/2020 5:30 PM
City News
City Takes Additional Action To Protect Community Health And Safety In Response To Covid-19; Bars To Close Through Sunday And Limit Occupancy To 25% On Monday Until Further Notice
On July 1, 2020, City Manager Derek Johnson acting as the Emergency Services Director, issued an emergency proclamation to take additional action to protect the community in response to the rapidly rising cases of COVID-19 in city, county and the surrounding counties by placing temporary restriction
- 07/01/2020 2:00 PM
City News
County Health Officials Report Second Death Due to COVID-19
The County of San Luis Obispo reported today that a second SLO County resident has died due to COVID-19. The 94-year-old patient was hospitalized with severe COVID-19 illness for about two weeks.
- 06/25/2020 5:00 PM
City News
COVID-19 Community Update
We are committed to keeping you informed. The following is an update on the City's response to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and reduce the impact on our community. Remember, we're all in this together and we all must do our part.