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Let’s go to the movies! The SLO International Film Festival returns to in-person screenings
Get your tickets today! This year’s San Luis Obispo International Film Festival takes place at various locations throughout SLO County from Tuesday, April 26, through Sunday, May 1. Most of the films will also be available virtually on May 1. Learn about all the film screenings and special events, and buy tickets and festival passes,…
Winemaker Mike Sinor’s latest venture, Shuck Shack, highlights his love of the Central Coast and its bounty
Sip and shuck Sinor LaVallee is located at 550 First St. in Avila Beach. Tasting room hours are daily from noon to 6 p.m. Oysters are available daily until they run out. To reserve a half or full dozen ahead of time, visit sinorlavallee.com/wines/oysters. Follow the winery on Instagram and Facebook @sinorlavallee. Follow the Shuck…
Central Coast Film Society recognizes winners of third annual Student Showcase
Students from various local high schools were awarded with scholarships at the Central Coast Film Society’s third annual Student Showcase, which was held at San Luis Obispo High School in the beginning of April. Each winner was a participant of this year’s Student Film and Digital Media Arts Competition and had the opportunity to show…
SLO NightWriters holds Golden Quill Writing Contest
SLO NightWriters, an organization dedicated to supporting local writers, will be accepting entries into the Golden Quill Writing Contest, throughout the month of May. Guidelines can be found on slonightwriters.org. The theme of this year’s competition is “Masks,” which participants are asked to interpret either literally or figuratively in their submissions. In a press release,…
Duplication isn’t better
Health care is an important concern for all citizens, and we must demand both the highest and safest level of quality care. Fortunately, Tenet Health Central Coast is one of the nation’s safest and most elite hospitals (from nationally recognized independent sources, such as The Joint Commission, Health Grades, The Leapfrog Group, to name a…
SLO County to create new Homeless Division, homelessness strategy
Nobody who spoke at the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on April 19 tried to argue that the problem hasn’t gotten worse. As county and city leaders discussed the state of homelessness—and new possible strategies to address it—officials acknowledged that the county’s previous 10-year plan to “end homelessness,” as it was titled…
A little help for our four-legged friends
Anyone watching the news and seeing how fleeing Ukranians are carrying their beloved animals in their coats, in carriers, or on leashes—making sure their pets stay with them—understands the strength of the bond between families and their companion animals. In the U.S., it’s the same. Companion animals are a part of the family and loved…
SLO County clerk-recorder candidates talk election mistrust, plans for office
San Luis Obispo County’s three candidates for clerk-recorder on the June 7 primary election ballot each come from different backgrounds, hold different views about the problem (or non-problem) of election fraud, and have different ideas for the county department. But all three agreed on one thing: Voter confidence in elections has suffered in recent years.…
Questions for county clerk-recorder candidates
I read with interest a recent article in New Times regarding the office of county clerk-recorder (“Creator of SLO County redistricting map questioned local election’s ‘validity,’ sought ballot and voter records,” April 7). Richard Patten—whose redistricting map earned the support of a majority of the SLO County Board of Supervisors last year—is alleging local election…
Pismo Beach Councilmember Newton criticized for coastal plan amendment
A Pismo Beach City Councilmember is under fire for requesting to amend the local coastal plan (LCP) in order to personally benefit from the changes. Councilmember Scott Newton sought Planning Commission and City Council approvals for a coastal development permit to construct a single-family residence at 171 Naomi Ave. But the move catalyzed a separate…
Presidents shouldn’t be above the law
It’s no secret that Congress is polarized. Rarely does an issue receive strong bipartisan support. That’s why it’s so striking that four out of five voters agree that we must do more to safeguard our democracy from presidential corruption. No president, regardless of party, should be able to exploit weaknesses in our political system for…
Commercial fishers talk offshore wind concerns
Offshore wind energy is one step closer to becoming a reality on the Central Coast, and with it, hundreds of potential jobs and renewable energy generation that will be much needed when the Diablo Canyon Power Plant closes. But the local commercial fishing industry continues to raise concerns over how such an undertaking will impact…
Transparent theories
Richard Patten. What a guy! He was back at it on April 19 at the SLO County Board of Supervisors meeting. Only this time he wasn’t advocating for his gerrymandered redistricting map, because we’re using it in the June primary. Now, he’s advocating on behalf of the Big Lie. I guess he finally feels safe…
SLO city to seek local labor agreements on big-dollar projects
With major capital projects like a new parking garage, highway interchange, and police station on the horizon, the San Luis Obispo City Council is hoping to ensure that local labor gets hired to work those jobs. At its April 19 meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to pursue community workforce agreements (CWAs)…
Anderson Hotel receives $2 million in federal funds
The Anderson Hotel might get a new owner in the near future through a $2 million support plan delivered by Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara). A decades-long affordable housing option for senior citizens and disabled people, the former hotel could transfer to the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO). “We did submit a write-up…
Central Coast fire safe councils, fire departments are mitigating fire risk using funds from the California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants Program
When asked when fire season officially starts, SLO County Fire Safe Council Executive Director Dan Turner couldn’t help but chuckle. Thanks to climate change, he said, fire season is practically year-round in California. “Typically in San Luis Obispo County, you start experiencing fires mid-April out on the east side of the county, which dries out…
You Resemble Me screens as part of the SLOIFF
YOU RESEMBLE ME What’s it rated? Not rated What’s it worth, Anna? Full price What’s it worth, Glen? Full price Where’s it showing? April 27 in the Palm Theatre in SLO at 5 p.m.; April 28 in Downtown Centre Cinemas in SLO at 7:45 p.m.; April 29 in the Palm Theatre at 7:30 p.m.; May…
A Love Song
What’s it rated? Not rated When? 2022 Where’s it showing? April 28 in Fremont Theater in SLO at 8 p.m.; April 29 in Fremont Theater at 2 p.m.; April 30 in Downtown Centre Cinemas in SLO at 7:45 p.m.; May 1 in Park Cinemas in Paso Robles at 1 p.m. and virtually all day Writer-director…
Princess (Prinzessin)
What’s it rated? Not rated When? 2022 Where’s it showing? April 27 in the Palm Theatre in SLO at 6:30 p.m.; April 28 in Park Cinemas in Paso Robles at 7 p.m.; May 1 in Downtown Centre at 10:15 a.m. and virtually all day. Writer-director Peter Luisi helms this story of addiction and redemption. When…
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters play BarrelHouse Brewing on April 27th
It’s almost as if Billy Bob Thornton didn’t want to capitalize on his fame as a screenwriter and actor. The band he formed with long-time musical partner J.D. Andrew lists his name as W.R. Thornton, and when his publicist puts him and Andrew on the phone, you’re told, “OK, you have Bud and J.D. on…
