The Nipomo Action Committee and the San Luis Obispo chapter of the California Native Plant Society filed another lawsuit against Dana Reserve developer Nick Tompkins and the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) over the potential discovery of a new manzanita plant on the Nipomo Mesa. Bill Waycott with the California Native Plant […]
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The Dana Adobe needs volunteers to help preserve the history of the 130-acre property
Walk through history Learn more and apply to volunteer at the historic Dana Adobe in Nipomo at danaadobe.org/volunteer. The adobe is located at 671 S. Oakglen Ave. The Dana Adobe, a 187-year-old ranch that was once home to Capt. William Dana, is one of the oldest standing buildings on the Central Coast, and its history […]
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LAFCO approves SLO County’s takeover of Oceano fire services
San Luis Obispo County is officially responsible for delivering Oceano’s fire services now that the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved divestiture of those services from the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD). Following LAFCO’s Dec. 19, 2024, approval, the county, which has partnered with Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA), took over fire services on Jan. […]
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SLO Noor Foundation offers free health care for those without insurance throughout the Central Coast
After he relocated from Afghanistan to the Central Coast, Dr. Ahmad Nooristani was surprised by the lack of health care available for people without insurance. In an effort to change that, he founded the SLO Noor Foundation to offer free health care for the uninsured. SLO Noor Foundation Practice Manager Barbara Alarcon said the company […]
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Ebenezer Scrooge and Princess Aurora take the stage at the Great American Melodrama
Selling fast Get tickets to the Great American Melodrama’s Holiday Extravaganza show running until Dec. 31 at americanmelodrama.com. Changing leaves, crisp mornings, and Christmas music on the radio all mark the holiday season’s approach. For theater lovers on the Central Coast, the Great American Melodrama’s annual Holiday Extravaganza is another holiday harbinger. Playing until Dec. […]
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Maximizing dollars: Allan Hancock and Cuesta College hope to receive needed infrastructure funding from Proposition 2
California’s community colleges, including Allan Hancock College and Cuesta College, rely on bond measures to help fund campus enhancements—anything from adding new buildings to renovating existing structures. In the Nov. 5 election, voters approved Proposition 2, a statewide $10 billion bond intended for public schools and community colleges. Public schools would receive $8.5 billion for […]
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LAFCO approves Dana Reserve annexation despite new plant species claims
November was a triumphant month for Dana Reserve developer Nick Tompkins, as the San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) gave his housing project one of the last go-aheads it needed despite the Nipomo Action Committee’s final attempts to stall it. “Reaching this stage is incredibly gratifying for everyone who has been part of […]
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From being an elf to cheering on racers, holiday-based volunteering opportunities are abundant on the Central Coast
For some, the holiday spirit revolves around giving back to their community. Luckily for those who carry these beliefs or for those who want to begin a new tradition, the Central Coast is offering some fun, festive volunteering opportunities this holiday season. Have you ever walked by Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo during the […]
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Dana Reserve annexation proposal goes before SLO County LAFCO on Nov. 14
The Dana Reserve inches closer to reality after the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors approved a property tax agreement with the Nipomo Community Services District (NCSD) on Oct. 22. Following a back-and-forth negotiation between the NCSD and county, the two finally came to an agreement after negotiating over their conflicting property tax policies. […]
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SLO County California Writing Club chapter hosts author lectures, poetry book celebration
Get writing Residents are invited to attend a free writing workshop and lecture series in celebration of California Writers Week hosted by the Coastal Dunes chapter of the California Writers Club at the Santa Maria Public Library on Oct. 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit coastaldunescwc.com. Based in Nipomo, the Coastal […]
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SLO County’s 2024 Open Studios tour marks the opening of Dan Rider’s new space in Nipomo
Mixed media Sculptor Dan Rider will be showing his work on Oct. 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at his new studio in Nipomo, 1430 Country Hill Road, as part of the 2024 Open Studios Art Tour. For more information, visit danridersculpture.com. About 150 SLO County artists are participating in […]
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: Kiki’s Delivery Service
Kiki’s Delivery Service What’s it rated? G When? 1989 Where’s it showing? Max Everyone knows October is the start of the spooky season, so why not start the month off with a bang and watch a movie about a young witch, her mother’s broomstick, and her black cat that happens to also be her best […]