Community

Local mask making projects distribute hundreds of cloth protective masks

–A spontaneous wave of locals with sewing machines, motivated by the lack of personal protection equipment for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 Full Article

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