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Residents urged to self-quarantine if close contact tests positive for COVID-19

–As COVID-19 cases increase in San Luis Obispo County, more people may come into close contact with someone who tests positive for the virus. Local Full Article

Vandenberg AFB alerts public to expect sonic booms from SpaceX launch

–Vandenberg Airforce Base and SpaceX are scheduled to launch the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite this Saturday at 9:17 a.m. from the base. The Sentinel-6 is Full Article

Cal Poly ranks second nationally in study abroad survey

–Cal Poly students are increasingly opting to study abroad, according to the Institute of International Education’s annual statistical survey of U.S. campuses for the 2018-19 Full Article

‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign in effect in San Luis Obispo

–Throughout the month of November, the San Luis Obispo Police Department is joining agencies across the country promoting the importance of wearing a seat belt Full Article

County anticipates $12-22 million budget gap in next budget cycle

–To kick off the next budget cycle for the County of San Luis Obispo, this week the County Board of Supervisors reviewed a financial forecast Full Article

County sets goals, plan to reduce mental illness in jail

–The County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on Tuesday publicly committed to a three-year Stepping Up Strategic Plan aimed at reducing the prevalence Full Article

Humpback whales get up-close and personal in Avila Beach

–Paddleboarders and kayakers got up-close and personal with humpback whales this week in Avila Beach. A viral video, shown above, appears to capture a whale Full Article

Templeton Fire and Emergency will be staffed 24/7 starting Saturday

–Templeton Fire Chief Tom Peterson announced Thursday that Templeton Fire and Emergency Services will begin 24-7 staffing on Saturday, Oct. 31. “The department is able Full Article

City of SLO receives grant to fight alcohol-related crime

–The San Luis Obispo Police Department was awarded a $33,259 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to fight alcohol-related crime. The $33,259 Full Article

Possible drowning reported at Lake Lopez

–On Sunday afternoon, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible drowning at Lopez Lake in the area known as Full Article