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Anti-cannabis group releases map of proposed pot farms in SLO County

–The SLO Cannabis Watch Group recently wrote an editorial opposing new cannabis farms and published a map detailing new grow permits before the County of Full Article

Octagon Barn Center to celebrate grand opening Sept. 21

–After twenty years of restoration, planning, and construction, the Octagon Barn Center in San Luis Obispo project is complete. While some finishing touches will be Full Article

SLO city grants first commercial cannabis operator permits

—Coastal Delivery SLO and Megan’s Organic Market SLO will be the City of San Luis Obispo’s first cannabis businesses, following a several month vetting process Full Article

Art contest now accepting entries

–The Campaign for the Preservation of Mission San Antonio de Padua has launched a Mission San Antonio de Padua themed art contest. Anyone ages five Full Article

Bodies of 33 people recovered after dive boat fire near Santa Cruz Island

Cause of fire could take up to two years to determine, officials say LA TIMES: Coast Guard officials have recovered the bodies of 33 Full Article

TSA detects loaded firearm in carry-on bag at San Luis Obispo Airport

–An officer with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at San Luis Obispo Regional Airport (SBP) discovered a loaded firearm in the carry-on bag of a Full Article

Highway 101 project in San Miguel continues with ramp reconstruction

–A project to improve US Highway 101 in the San Miguel area will continue with ramp reconstruction at the South Camp Roberts Overhead (North Mission Full Article

‘Best Buddies’ bicycle ride comes to Central Coast Saturday

–The 13th Annual Best Buddies Challenge Bicycle Ride will include the use of Highway 1 on Saturday, Sept. 7 beginning at the Quail Lodge on Full Article

SLO City Council approves clean energy choice program

–At its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3, the San Luis Obispo City Council approved the Clean Energy Choice Program that will encourage new development to be Full Article

California Highway Patrol planning ‘Maximum Enforcement Period’ over Labor Day Weekend

–Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest on the highways, which makes impaired driving even more dangerous. To help keep the roadways safe, the Full Article