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Published September 24Don’t lower educational standards for the children who need it most
For more than 60 years, Head Start has stood for one powerful idea: Children should have the opportunity to thrive regardless of the poverty into which they were born. For families facing that barrier, the Head Start promise has meant more than a place for their child to spend…
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Published September 24Glee star and Arroyo Grande native Harry Shum Jr. wins local support for Dancing with the Stars stint
Arroyo Grande residents can see homegrown talent light up their screens every week during this season of Dancing with the Stars. A 2000 graduate of Arroyo Grande High School, Harry Shum Jr.—who rose to fame as Mike Chang in Glee—cemented himself as a front-runner in the Season 35…
City of Arroyo Grande
Published September 23Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival and Parade Road Closures
The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival and Parade will take place this Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th.
City of Arroyo Grande
Published September 18Creeks to Coast Cleanup - Saturday, September 19, 2026
The annual Creeks to Coast Cleanup is happening Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, with cleanup sites throughout San Luis Obispo County.
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Published September 17SLO City Council refines confidentiality policy for elected officials
San Luis Obispo City Council clarified its protocols to prevent future misconduct—accidental or otherwise—in the wake of Mayor Erica Stewart sharing a confidential SLO County grand jury report. Council members unanimously adopted a resolution at the Sept. 15 meeting that revised…
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Published September 17Port San Luis Harbor Patrol moves to unarmed safety model
A nearly 20-year era of armed peace officers patrolling Port San Luis is coming to an end. Port San Luis Harbor Patrol officers will give up their status as California peace officers and stop carrying firearms under a new public safety model. Harbor Patrol will still respond to…
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Published September 17Grover Beach will discuss easing poultry ban in October
Keeping poultry in Grover Beach could soon become a reality again. The City Council is gearing up for a discussion on Oct. 26 to loosen the ban on housing domesticated birds like chickens, turkeys, and ducks on residential and commercial properties. Until then, locals with…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 17Templeton school board race draws contrasting candidates
Templeton Unified School District voters will choose between two incumbents and a newcomer this November. Candidates are highlighting issues including declining enrollment and academic performance along with familiar debates over parental rights and LGBTQ-plus students. Two…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 17Read all about it
Maybe I’m biased, but I think newspapers are vital to communities and essential for functioning democracies. Daily papers, especially, serve to inform the public and act as an important check on government, which is why watching The Tribune shrivel and shrink feels tragic. If you…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 17Foothill Boulevard needs the right fix, not a cheap one
Unlike some residents, I appreciate several aspects of the transformation of Chorro Street: using plant containers to separate bikes from cars, planting trees, decorating the underpass to make this once dreary stretch more welcoming for pedestrians. My main objection—and it’s a…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 17You don’t have to take our word for it: How SLO County protects your vote
There is no shortage of information or opinions about elections right now. Court cases, proposed changes to election laws, national political debates, and claims on social media can make it difficult to separate what is actually happening from what might happen. For voters, all…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 17Oceano Airport to host second annual Girls in Aviation Day
For a few hours this September, young people will be able to get closer to aviation than watching airplanes pass overhead. The San Luis Obispo County Department of Airports is bringing Girls in Aviation Day back to Oceano Airport for a second year on Sept. 19, giving children and…