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Special $300 tax deduction helps most people give to charity this year -even if they don’t itemize
December 3rd, 2020
–The Internal Revenue Service recently reminded taxpayers of a special new provision that will allow more people to easily deduct up to $300 in donations
Assemblymembers call on state to prioritize educators in vaccine distribution
December 3rd, 2020
–This week, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) and Assembly Education Committee Chairman Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) sent a letter to the California Health and
State Senator-Elect John Laird says he’s excited to hit the ground running
December 3rd, 2020
–Former California State Assemblyman John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) won the Senate District 17 seat in the Nov. 3 election and says he’s excited to hit
COVID-19: State issues updated guidance for restaurants, bars, and wineries
December 2nd, 2020
–Last week, the California Office of Emergency Services issued updated guidance for operating restaurants, bars, and wineries amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The new guidance
New ‘Central Coast Clean’ campaign targets litter
December 2nd, 2020
–Representatives from the SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority, the incorporated cities, and the County of San Luis Obispo recently announced the launch of a
Templeton Chamber of Commerce auctioning off Christmas trees
December 2nd, 2020
–Although the Templeton Chamber of Commerce canceled its annual dinner this December, it is still conducting its annual Christmas tree auction on Facebook. The chamber’s
SLO County highlighting personal COVID-19 stories
December 2nd, 2020
–This story is part of a series highlighting the impact that COVID-19 has had on SLO County community members. As COVID-19 cases increase in San
Local family bringing Santa Claus to downtown Atascadero
December 1st, 2020
–Many holiday festivities in and around North County have been canceled this year, so the local Kincade family has decided to sponsor an event and
County Grand Jury acts as ‘civil watchdog’ over law enforcement
December 1st, 2020
–The San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury has released a report titled, “Path to Transparency,” that addresses concerns that have been expressed about the behavior
Governor announces tax extension, additional grants for small businesses
December 1st, 2020
–Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California will provide temporary tax relief for eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The temporary tax relief entails an
