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A group of Grover Beach residents worry that tall housing developments on West End will block coastal views
In what city officials and builders consider a nod to a modern future, multi-story residences are set to dot the West End of Grover Beach—but some residents consider the change a disruption of the small beach town’s character. “You might as well go back to Grover City, what it was called in the ’90s, because it’s going to be a big city,” retired Grover Beach resident Kelvin Coveduck said. “Groovy Grover Beach is going…
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Paso Robles school district plans to review transgender student policies
As debate over transgender student participation in sports and access to school facilities continues to play out nationally, the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board agreed to formally revisit the topic as an informational item following public comment on Jan. 13. During the meeting, students, parents, and community members spoke about transgender students using girls’ restrooms, locker rooms, and participating on girls’ athletic teams at Paso Robles High School. The topic was not listed…
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As you head west in Grover Beach, things start to look taller than they were before, a little more building and a little less sky. It feels claustrophobic, but that’s progress,…
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Cal Poly roommates bring their dirty soda business to the SLO Farmers’ Market
Sometimes all it takes to turn a bad day into a good one is the perfect beverage. The idea cemented in Madison Andrade’s mind when she worked as a Dutch Bros barista in high school. Today, she’s still mixing flavors and syrups as a small business…
Sinor Family Wines boasts fresh leadership and a new bar in Avila Beach
Avila Beach has a new hot spot to partake of seaside sips, light fare, and spectacular sunsets thanks to Sinor Family Wines. Shuck Shack Natural Wine Bar, which started welcoming customers in late November and will celebrate its grand opening on Jan. 22, is located at…
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