SLO city budget doubles over eight years, surpasses $200 million
The city of San Luis Obispo’s budget has more than doubled from approximately $100 million to more than $200 million over the last eight years. Read More …
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SLO awards pot shop permits to political donors, including local mogul
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The city of San Luis Obispo has selected the three dispensaries that will receive permits to operate marijuana shops in SLO, all three of which are major donors Read More …
SLO council endorses another mixed-use development
Amid an ongoing wave of mixed-use and high-density housing projects coming to San Luis Obispo, the SLO City Council gave initial approval on Tuesday to another planned development, this one consisting of nearly 250 small to mid-sized apartments, as well as commercial space. Read More …
SLO receives nine permit applications for pot shops
The city of San Luis Obispo has received 12 applications for marijuana businesses, nine of which are for brick and mortar dispensaries. Two of the applications are for delivery services and one is for a micro-enterprise. Read More …
On planned Teddy Roosevelt statue, SLO mayor questions need for “more monuments of white men”
The city of San Luis Obispo is considering placing a monument to President Teddy Roosevelt in Mitchell Park, prompting Mayor Heidi Harmon to question why there is a need for “more monuments of white men.” Read More …
New city councils in SLO County take shape
A pair of new councilwomen were sworn in Tuesday as the new city councils in San Luis Obispo County are taking shape.
In Paso Robles, Maria Garcia was sworn in as a council member, Read More …
SLO pot shop permits to cost nearly $100,000 a year
The city of San Luis Obispo plans to charge brick and mortar marijuana stores nearly $100,000 a year for operating permits, and it wants locals players in the pot industry, rather than out-of-town businessmen, to run the city’s pot shops. Read More …
SLO establishes seven zones for pot businesses
The city of San Luis Obispo is eying seven different areas to possibly place marijuana businesses, which would include a total of three brick and mortar pot shops.
SLO’s city council has already approved an ordinance allowing up to three brick and mortar dispensaries and allowing them to sell marijuana for recreational purposes. Read More …
SLO Council votes to remove some parking for bike trails on two streets
Correction: SLO City Council voted to take away one side of Broad Street on Tuesday, not both sides of the street. Read More …
SLO to pay $55,000 to settle overtime dispute with firefighters
In order to settle a heated dispute with firefighters pertaining to overtime compensation, the city of San Luis Obispo is set to pay a total of more than $55,000, most of which will go toward legal costs. Read More …