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You voted: Local election results from state and city races to bond measures and sales tax
The national election was a spicy one, but the presidency wasn’t the only thing on the ballot Nov. 5. In San Luis Obispo County, voters decided on school bond and tax measures, who should represent them at the state and federal levels, and who should make decisions on city councils and school boards. With almost…
All SLO County tax measures are passing to improve healthcare and roads based on Nov. 8 preliminary results
Tax measures from five different areas of the county will pass if vote count percentages hold, funding everything from road repair to a new ambulance station, according to preliminary election results. After receiving a $1 million grant toward a new ambulance station in August, the Cambria Community Healthcare District placed C-24 on the district’s ballot…
Student journalist settles with Cal Poly for California Public Records Act violation
A Cal Poly student journalist’s legal action against the university for withholding records she requested almost two years ago reached a settlement that widened access for college reporters. “The settlement has been important for what it represents,” Cal Poly journalism senior Elizabeth Wilson said. “The lawsuit was because I did not receive public information. I…
3 Lucia Mar School Board incumbents lead in the polls
With ballots still being counted, the races for three open seats on the Lucia Mar Unified School District board are close. Incumbents Don Stewart, Dee Santos, and Vicki Meagher were leading by a couple hundred votes in their respective trustee areas, according to the most recent vote count totals, which the San Luis Obispo County…
One SLO County school bond is passing, and two trails close behind
Out of three school bonds on the ballot this year throughout the county, only one of them is set to pass, based on preliminary voting results. Atascadero Unified School District’s Measure B had just enough votes to beat the 55 percent of votes required to pass, sitting at a 55.3 percent approval rate, according to…
SLO County’s Democratic Party state leaders maintain leads in general election
From Assembly to Congress, Democratic Party state leaders representing the Central Coast appear to be holding onto their seats, according to preliminary results of the general election. In the 30th District, which spans parts of San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties, incumbent Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) comfortably led with 64.4 percent of…
Paso authors pen books celebrating food and wine
Reach the writers To connect with the authors and purchase their books, contact: Lori Rice, The California Farm Table Cookbook, loririce.com; Candice Custodio, The Versatile Chef, chefcandice.com; Brigit Binns, Rottenkid, brigitbinns.com; Debbie Thomas, Fork Me!, winedinetravelwithdeb.com; and Sean Weir, The Mad Crush, seanweir.com. The Central Coast, an agricultural oasis, is also a hotbed of literary…
Heretic thrills as it dissects faith
HERETIC 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 Co-writers and directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (co-writers of A Quiet Place) helm this psychological horror thriller about two young Mormon missionaries—Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East)—evangelizing door-to-door,…
SLO REP stages its 2024 iteration of A Christmas Story
The San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre’s (SLO REP) annual production of A Christmas Story opens on Saturday, Nov. 30. Performances of the show are scheduled to run through Sunday, Dec. 22. The play is based on the 1983 classic film, A Christmas Story, adapted from Jean Shepherd’s memoir, In God We Trust, All Others Pay…
Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter
What’s it rated? TV-MA When? 2024 Where’s it showing? Netflix Cathy Terkanian was a young mother, only 16 at the time of her daughter’s birth. Despite wanting to raise her child, Cathy’s mother convinced her to place her up for adoption when she was 9 months old. After a closed adoption, Cathy moved on with…
Oceano Seabreeze Market showcases local artisans, crafters, and vendors
Discover Oceano will host its next Oceano Seabreeze Market on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Oceano Train Depot. Attendees of the upcoming event will have the chance to buy or browse selections of handcrafted goods and other items from local makers, artisans, curators, and other participating vendors of the…
This is the Zodiac Speaking
What’s it rated? Not rated When? 2024 Where’s it showing? Netflix I know: “Not another show about the Zodiac Killer!” I get it. This unsolved case has been hashed and rehashed since the crimes happened in Nor-Cal in the late ’60s, but I have to say, this series grabbed my interest because of its local…
The Atascadero Fall Festival boasts nearly 40 performers playing Nov. 15 to 17
When I attended SLO High School about 45 years ago, we all made a lot of fun of Atascadero, but in the last four and a half decades, A-Town got cool. The Traffic Way area is hipster central, City Park and Sunken Gardens are beautiful, and the Atascadero Fall Fest is an amazing three-day event…
Rehabilitation at SLO’s California Men’s Colony can include taking creative writing classes
Cambria resident Juan Luzuriaga is more than just a dog trainer and treat provider in San Luis Obispo County. Twice a week, he helps inmates of the California Men’s Colony hone their creative writing skills as part of the rehabilitative process. “I have family members that have spent a long time in prison, and I’ve…
SLO County should reconsider the Dana Reserve
On Nov. 14 at 9 a.m., at the Board of Supervisors chambers, the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) was scheduled to consider annexation of the Dana Reserve project. Prior county decisions have justified overriding 19 unmitigable impacts, the largest number in county history. Below are four key reasons to reconsider approving the…
Cal Poly student-created Social Spark promotes connection amid loneliness epidemic
Amid an epidemic of loneliness, recent Cal Poly graduates are working to combat social separation through a new app that promotes in-person human connection—Social Spark. Created by CEO Sam Moberly through the Cal Poly Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Social Spark has helped to connect more than 3,000 members from the Bay Area to LA…
The train of glory is here, we better buckle up
Hey, John Donegan, congratulations! Boy, golly! You kind-hearted, Jesus-loving, gun-toting Christian Republicans sure put us pinko commie, hippy, tree hugging, liberal, whining, complaining Democrats in our place! Ya buddy! I, for one, have seen the light since the election, and I have to apologize for ever doubting and disagreeing with your wise and enlightening words…
Artist Jamil Hellu delves into the fluidity of identity with Face-to-Face exhibition at Cuesta College
Go reflect Face-to-Face runs through Dec. 8 in Cuesta College’s Harold J. Miossi Gallery. The collection of Jamil Hellu’s photographs and sculptures challenges viewers to engage with perceptions of queerness. Visit cuesta.edu/student/campuslife/artgallery to learn more. A constant presence in his own work, Jamil Hellu stares out at viewers from each of the photographs hanging on…
Don’t forget about history
The “Impose cease-fire now” (Nov. 7) author assumes Jews arrived in the Middle East in 1947. No mention is made of the Jewish kingdoms of Judea and Samaria 2,000 years ago. Yes, this is before the existence of British Palestine in the 19th century. The author forgets Isreal was attacked by the Arabs in 1947,…
Things for my kids to be grateful for when times are tough
You have a roof over your head, and if you didn’t, you’d go to Big 5 and buy a tent because you are a survivor. You have enough to eat and relatively clean water to drink. You have people who love you, and even if you didn’t, you could still give love to the best…
The eagle landed
“Screeeeech!” Do you hear that? It’s American patriotism touching down in San Luis Obispo County, a hawk parading as a bald eagle, because bald eagles don’t actually sound like the good ‘ol U.S. of A. They sound like a loser. “Vroooom!” An army of Ford F-150s started up in Arroyo Grande on Election Day to…
Caren Ray Russom takes strong lead in preliminary results
Current Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom has a strong lead over self-proclaimed “freedom fighter” Gaea Powell, according to preliminary vote totals. “The people have spoken loud and clear. I knew the residents of Arroyo Grande would choose professionalism and civility over culture wars and division, but I was truly uplifted to see they gave…
