13 hrs ago | New Times SLO
Off the bat, I'm struck by the sheer amount of energy that the smaller versions of our species have in 80-plus degree heat and sweltering humidity.
18 hrs ago | Santa Cruz Sentinel
Beehive hat earns top honors at annual luncheon in Corralitos
In a crowd of more than 250 women and a handful of men, beekeeper and entomologist Lorraine Jacobs was easy to spot Thursday afternoon.
22 hrs ago | New Times SLO
You've got male! And female! And ...
The second annual Gender Symposium, "Gender in the 21st Century: Putting Theory into Practice," is set for May 18 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Orfalea College of Business, building 3, at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo.
Yesterday | New Times SLO
In anticipation of every festival season, the travel and lifestyle media begin regurgitating features about the growth of the craft brewing industry.
How people die in SLO County: Stroke, drugs, suicide
San Luis Obispo County has the highest rate of stroke death in California and an above-average incidence of drug-induced deaths but is among the healthiest counties for mortality relating to heart disease and the flu.
Fresh coffee beans actually look like green peas that have been split in half and start to smell like slightly burnt popcorn as they're being roasted.
Erin Hichman Joins Kennedy Consulting Research & Advisory as Senior...
Kennedy Consulting Research & Advisory, the leader in market analysis on the consulting profession , announced today the appointment of Erin Hichman to Senior Analyst and Lead for Kennedy's proprietary IT consulting research for buyers and sellers of consulting services.
Head of SLO County's RTA listens to bus riders' concerns
As a San Luis Obispo County regional transit bus rolled south on Higuera Street on Tuesday afternoon, a group of riders spoke their mind: One said he wished drivers would announce more stops; another said he would like earlier buses from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo on Saturdays; yet another suggested installing more comfortable seats for the ... (more)
Cambria man is sane enough for trial
A Cambria man's mental health has improved enough that he will face arraignment Wednesday in connection with the death of his half brother in August.
SLO teen who fought cancer gets Tour of California ride-along
As thousands of San Luis Obispo County residents try to catch a glimpse of the Tour of California on Thursday, one young San Luis Obispo resident will receive a special up-close look at the action.
Arraignment of Al Moriarty, Grover Beach financier, is postponed again
The arraignment of Al Moriarty, the Grover Beach financial services owner accused of fraud and embezzlement , was postponed a second time Wednesday morning in San Luis Obispo Superior Court.
Atascadero man arrested for false imprisonment has long criminal history
An Atascadero man arrested for multiple felonies including false imprisonment has a long criminal history of drug abuse, theft and violence.
In honor of National Mental Illness Awareness Month, the San Luis Obispo chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will showcase “Ending the Silence,” a new program to educate others about mental illness.
The first steps in setting up an irrigation system
Q. What should I know before setting up an irrigation system for my garden? — Katie in San Luis Obispo A. Living as we do in a Mediterranean climate, water is a valuable resource; for some people it may be the largest annual expenditure in the garden.
YEEHA! The Tour of Califonia bike races are passing right in front of my home
Which is kinda cool. When they started to try to clone the Tour De France in California, one of the obvious stages was going down Highway 1 through Big Sur, ending in downtown SLO , but the route's slopes are steep and the road's condition crappy so it was ultimately dropped and the Tour of Cal became as remote as the Tour de Fra.
State Senate Committee Approves Bill to Close Rape Loophole
Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley announced that on Tuesday, Assembly Bill 65, by Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian of San Luis Obispo and Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal of Long Beach, was approved by the Senate Public Safety Committee with a unanimous vote.
Kevin P. Rice drops out of SLO City Council race
Kevin P. Rice, one of four candidates vying for a vacant seat on the San Luis Obispo City Council , announced Tuesday that he is withdrawing — and endorsing former councilman Paul Brown.
Monday: clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday: Clear. High of 82F.