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COVID-19: Local testing capacity increased – Get tested and limit spread of disease
County health officials urge residents: If you have COVID-19 symptoms, get tested —As local COVID-19 testing capacity has increased, the County of San Luis Obispo Full Article
Editorial: Let’s all do our part and cover our mouths and noses in public
–While the official consensus on whether or not to wear masks has vacillated, we don’t have to wait for a government mandate to do Full Article
Message from Mayor Heather Moreno: Let’s double-down our efforts
Message from Mayor Heather Moreno: Double-down our efforts – continue sheltering & safe distancing –Hello again. I’m Atascadero’s Mayor, Heather Moreno. I know that all Full Article
Public libraries expand online services
–During its temporary closure, County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries has seen a significant spike in the use of online resources such as eBooks Full Article
Facebook group organizes ‘virtual’ Easter egg hunt
–A new ‘Virtual Easter Egg Hunt’ group on Facebook has quickly gained new members, going from zero to 1300 in just three days. The group, Full Article
Stadium Park attracting hikers
Local trails remain open for the time being –Although physical “social distancing” is the order of the day, the recent spring weather inspired hikers to Full Article
New restrictions in place at North County Farmers Markets
–Although some Farmers’ Markets in Southern California have been suspended, North County Farmers’ Markets continue to operate in Atascadero, Paso Robles, and Templeton. However, new Full Article
County asks pet owners to prepare care plans
—While the County of San Luis Obispo says that there is currently no definitive evidence that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes illness in our companion Full Article
Opinion: Smile, wave, be thankful, be kind, find peace
–The Advisory Board of the Ball State University Center for Peace and Conflict Studies recently created a list of peaceful ways to express ourselves as we seek Full Article
Foster a cat from HART shelter in Cambria
–HART feline shelter in Cambria is currently closed to the public due to the SLO County shelter in place order. They have significantly reduced the Full Article