San Luis Obispo News

In an effort to expand its audience, the San Luis Obispo Art Center was awarded a $225,000 grant this week from the James Irvine Foundation.

The money, which will be parceled out over three years, is intended, in part, to encourage institutions to reach out to audiences currently underrepresented in their regular traffic.

County officials project between $300,000 to $600,000 in losses facing departmental cuts as a result of state's adopted budget.

Battered spouses, anti-meth programs, youngsters being treated for substance abuse and many other people and programs in San Luis Obispo County might suffer under cuts in the state’s adopted budget, according to a preliminary analysis by the county administrative office.

San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. 9 a. m. County Government Center, 1055 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo. 781-5450. www.countyofslo.org.

It took Mission Prep five innings to get its offense rolling against Lemoore Kings Christian in the first round of the CIF-Central Section DivisionVplayoffs before busting out for four runs that led to a 5-1 victory at Santa Rosa Park.

Don Fonseca with REC Solar Inc. loaded panels onto a truck at the company's warehouse in San Diego.

Parseghian, an employee of REC Solar Inc. of San Luis Obispo, said many shoppers signed up when he told them about the $700 billion bailout plan that Congress approved that Friday.

Updating a political tradition for San Luis Obispo, City Council candidate John Ashbaugh is following in the "footsteps" of the late City Councilman Bill Roalman, who "walked" the precincts of the city on a bicycle during each of his election campaigns. Ashbaugh, a strong bicycle advocate, can be seen around San Luis Obispo handing out campaign materials and talking with constituents.

“Today more than ever, we need to find creative ways of conserving fuel and maximizing our energy resources,” explains Ashbaugh. “I've always appreciated the bicycle as a means of transportation as well as a terrific form of exercise and recreation.”

Ashbaugh is an educator and currently serves as vice-chair of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission. His message to voters is to maintain fiscal responsibility, carefully manage the city’s growth, and retain SLO as the “center of the Central Coast.” He is cycling several hours each day from one door to the next, listening to the concerns of the city’s voters. He is pedaling hard to get the vote out on November 4.

Many people get all wound up in their work, but Nipomo artist Sharon Duncan's work gets all wound up in strands of wire - gold-filled, sterling silver and copper.

One man in Nipomo is definitely in the spirit of Halloween. Rick Tibben says his pumpkin is nicknamed "Jabba" because many people think it looks like the Star Wars character.

Wednesday night starts the most solemn and important of the Jewish holidays. Yom Kippur stretches from sundown Wednesday to sundown Thursday.

Murray Street in San Luis Obispo is closed this afternoon while fire crews clean up after a commercial structure fire.

San Luis Obispo County parks officials want to turn a nude beach into a family-friendly destination.

Snowball ID#:152300 and Squeaky ID#:153299 are a wonderful pair of neutered, 2-year-old male cats who are beautiful, healthy, and affectionate. Being brothers, Snowball and Squeaky are bookends – both are white with gray markings. The one distinction is one has green eyes and the other one blue. These boys would be an elegant addition to any home.

Rudy is a handsome 3-year-old neutered male chocolate Labrador retriever. Rudy walks well on a leash and loves to play fetch. Rudy also knows the command “sit” and was trained to sit once he gives you back the ball. Rudy is an all-around nice guy

The YPNG (Young Professionals Networking Group) is hosting a charity movie night at the Palm Theater in downtown San Luis Obispo on Thursday, October 23rd to help raise funds for the Food Bank of SLO County.

Kobe ID #:152264 is a sweet 2-year-old, neutered Labrador retriever mix. His expressive eyes let you know he’d love to have a family of his own. Sadly he’s being overlooked because he’s “just” another black dog. Please don’t miss this sweetheart of a boy.

Sasha ID #:152808 is a 6-month-old, spayed, longhaired, dilute tortoise shell cat. She has beautiful amber eyes and has a loving and calm personality. Sasha is a delightful companion looking for someone to pal around with.

Organic pizza, sandwiches and salads will be on the menu at a new restaurant opening in San Luis Obispo's southeast side in mid-December. Pizza Fusion, operating under the motto, "Saving the earth one pizza at ...

Grant will help support High School Bigs program at Nipomo Elementary

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County (BBBS) has received a $3,500 grant from the Women's Legacy Fund held at the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation (SLOCCF).

The San Luis Obispo County Division of Animal Services will no longer be under the oversight of the Sheriff's Department, starting Jan.

Recognition, recreation, and the satisfaction of helping your fellows are the best reasons for businesses to participate in the AIDS Support Network¹s 17th Annual Walk for Life! on Saturday November 1st at San Luis Obispo¹s Santa Rosa Park from 9 am to 2 pm.

Local businesses, large and small, church groups, non-profits, and other community based organizations are invited to wear their company T-shirts and submit their logos for free pre-walk advertising. Business teams can sign up and begin tracking donations online at www.asn.org