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Preserving access: One group aims to keep the Cuesta Inlet accessible to everyone with future land purchase
Locals around San Luis Obispo County have enjoyed the privately owned Cuesta Inlet for decades. But the prospect of new owners stepping in launched an effort to take the inlet into the public’s hands. Jack Franklin of Franklin Real Estate and Rentals in Morro Bay is managing the sale of the inlet for the current…
Echo Valley explores the depth of a mother’s love
What’s it rated? R When? 2025 Where’s it showing? Apple TV+ Julianne Moore gives a quiet, simmering performance as Kate, a woman in the wake of tragedy who’s isolated herself into a life of training horses and awaiting the next time her daughter, Claire (Sydney Sweeney), shows up looking for drug money. When Claire shows…
Cleaner is a fun little Die Hard wannabe
What’s it rated? R When? 2025 Where’s it showing? Max Michael Campell has directed terrific films such as GoldenEye (1995), The Mask of Zorro (1998), and Casino Royal (2006), but his latest isn’t among his best. Cleaner is, however, a serviceable action adventure in the vein of Die Hard (1988). Former soldier Joey is having…
Paso Robles’ Mercy Air 34 helicopter ambulance features new CPR device for immediate care
A new CPR device installed in a Paso Robles-based emergency air ambulance has made medical care quicker and less strenuous for both the patient and helicopter clinicians. “It’s very difficult to do CPR in a helicopter. I equate it to trying to do CPR in the front seat of a Honda Civic,” Mercy Air 34…
The Cal Poly swim and dive teams have been cut after they failed to raise $15 million to remain operational, but they are still campaigning for reinstatement in the future
For now, Cal Poly’s swim and dive teams have been cut from the school’s sports programs. But one swim parent said there’s a beacon of hope, despite months of rough waters. On June 16, Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong announced that the university’s swim and dive teams hadn’t raised $15 million, a challenge Armstrong imposed…
Grand Jury report finds SLO failed to handle illegal frat parties
San Luis Obispo’s more troublesome college parties have caught the attention of the SLO County grand jury. “The city has not effectively engaged in working together with community stakeholders to find solutions for ongoing off-campus issues that negatively impact neighborhoods such as code enforcement, noise issues, trespassing, property damage, and unruly events,” the grand jury…
Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo is now the Central Coast Zoo, but some residents aren’t thrilled about the idea
Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo has been rebranded to the Central Coast Zoo, but not without roars of grievance from residents claiming the new name discredits Paddock’s decades-long legacy. The name change was placed on the City Council’s June 24 agenda for discussion after resident Luke Phillips brought forth a petition with 900 signatures opposing the…
SLO County, city, and Caltrans sued by Reno bicyclist for Stenner Creek Road accident
Injured in an accident that took place at a Stenner Creek Road intersection last year, a Reno, Nevada, resident took the city of SLO, the county, and Caltrans to court to retrieve damages for negligence and the dangerous condition of public property. In June 2024, while biking from southbound Highway 1 to Stenner Creek Road,…
Double secret probation
I love SLO Town summers. The city just feels calmer. It’s easier to find parking, traffic’s generally tolerable, and store checkout lines aren’t ridiculous. Hey, don’t get me wrong. College students are great—they add vibrancy, and the economic benefits of having the little rascals around are undeniable. But let’s be honest, college kids can be…
Local author Cate Touryan releases her debut novel, Turning Toward Eden
Buy the book, meet the author Cate Touryan recently released Turning Toward Eden, her debut novel she calls “a retro seaside adventure woven with friendship and faith, set in a fictional Avila Beach.” Available in both SLO’s Barnes & Noble and Morro Bay’s Coalesce Bookstore, you can find her book online on amazon.com. Later this…
Debbie Gedayloo’s felted wool art show closes June 30 in Gallery at Marina Square
Self-taught fiber artist Debbie Gedayloo has a brilliant motto: “We can be perfect, or we can make art.” She understands that the pursuit of perfection can prevent us from experiencing the joy of creation. “I love the tactile nature of the fibers and their ability to lend themselves to both the realistic and playful,” she…
SLO County Libraries invite the public to the summer reading challenge
Longer days and fewer responsibilities make summer the perfect reading season, and you’re invited to visit your favorite San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries branch to pick up a “‘Summer at the Library’ guide that includes the annual Summer Reading Challenge and a map of fun things to see and do this summer,” County Libraries…
Hometown heroes Próxima Parada plays Rod & Hammer Rock on June 28
Locals unite for Rod & Hammer Rock’s daylong second annual Surf Block Party this Saturday, June 28, which will feature live music, local market vendors, family fun, and surf food and drink specials. “This all-ages celebration is your front-row ticket to the best of California’s summer spirit,” the venue announced. “Our vendor village will feature…
We need to prioritize people over politics and stand together for SLO families
In San Luis Obispo County, we believe in building a community where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity and opportunity regardless of their income or background. Whether it’s a child needing a healthy meal, a senior requiring medical care, or a working family striving for stability, we all benefit when our neighbors can…
We should be concerned for the welfare of Jewish and Muslim students alike
On June 12, New Times reported on vandalism on the Cal Poly campus carried out by pro-Palestinian activists “just a month after President Jeffrey Armstrong spoke before Congress about the school’s handling of antisemitism on campus” (“Cal Poly was vandalized again by pro-Palestinian activists”). It is time to stop equating support for Palestinian causes with…
Paso Robles’ Pear Valley and ONX win top honors at premier wine event in Orange County
Meet the medalists Pear Valley Estate Vineyard is located at 4900 Union Road in Paso Robles. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted for groups of up to six guests. For larger groups and more information, contact pearvalley.com. The tasting rooms for ONX Wines and Kiler Canyon…
Libraries are for everyone
Thank you for Libby Hanson’s June 12 article “Checking in” highlighting the fresh challenges facing libraries across the United States with the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and associated funding. While the article mentioned that the Summer Reading Program may be in jeopardy in Paso Robles, the board members of…
28 Years Later is a postapocalyptic coming of age tale
28 YEARS LATER What’s it rated? RWhat’s it worth, Anna? Full priceWhat’s it worth, Glen? Full priceWhere’s it showing? Colony, Downtown Centre, Park, Stadium 10 Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire) directs this third installment of the zombie franchise. Original writer Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation, Civil War) returns to pen this coming-of-age…
