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New SLO County COVID-19 Data Dashboard Launching This Week
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Public Health Department will launch an updated COVID-19 data dashboard this week to provide streamlined, relevant information that is most meaningful at this stage in the pandemic. This will be the first major re-design since the dashboard launched in March of 2020. “The information we need to make smart decisions today is different than it was two years ago,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “We also have access to more dynamic and detailed data than we did when the
Get Free Flu Shot at Pop-Up Clinic in Arroyo Grande
Flu shots are widely available countywide, including special events on October 4 San Luis Obispo, Calif.—Health officials are urging San Luis Obispo County residents to get protected before flu season takes hold locally. They are making it easy with free pop-up flu shot events on Tuesday, October 4 in Atascadero and Arroyo Grande. “Nobody wants to be sick with the flu, especially with the added worry of COVID-19 circulating at the same time,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “Getting the
California Governor Signs Legislation Seeking to Extend Diablo Canyon Power Plant Operations to Support Statewide Grid Reliability
Plant Would Serve as a Reliable, Low-Cost, Carbon-Free Bridge While State Brings New Renewable Resources OnlinePG&E is Committed to the Highest Levels of Safety, Performance and Security at DCPP OAKLAND, Calif. — Following approval by the California State Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom today (September 2, 2022) signed Senate Bill 846 into law, seeking to extend operations at Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) in San Luis Obispo County for five years beyond its current license expiration in 2025. The
5th Annual Boots & Bling Gala to Support Female Veterans on November 4 at Santa Maria Radisson
Operation WEBS is excited to announce we've postponed the September 10th Gala to November 4th, at 6 PM at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria, in anticipation of another high energy, sold-out charity event. The postponement is an opportunity to showcase the latest luxury tiny house on wheels (THOW) we built with our partners at the California Mid State Fair in Paso Robles this past July, it was too great to let pass. Unanimously, we decided it's best to postpone the gala until the THOW is complete that we
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation raising funds to bring advanced 3D mammography and biopsy technology to our community
ARROYO GRANDE—Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Foundation is raising funds to bring advanced 3D mammography and biopsy technology to our community. The new technology will provide better image quality and improved detection ability even through dense tissue. It will provide increased accuracy for biopsies, lower radiation dose, less compression time, increased comfort, faster appointments, minimized trauma to breast tissue, and the capability of earlier detection. The Foundation is hosting a new event,
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden hosting ''soiree'' senior dances (55+)
San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden Announces:“SOIREE” Senior Dances (55+)Thursday, September 15th, 2022 featuring The Big Sirs of SwingandThursday, October 27th, 2022 featuring The VooDoo DooDads4:00PM – 6:00PM $20.00 General Public / $16.00 Garden MembersTickets available IN ADVANCE ONLYMy805Tix.comSAN LUIS OBISPO – The nonprofit San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden is producing a series of senior dances (55+) that will be held one Thursday per month in September and October. Additional dates in 2023 will be
11th Annual Empty Bowls 2022 Event: September 17 through October 1
[Grover Beach, California]: 5Cities Homeless Coalition is already in full swing planning their flagship event, the 11th annual Empty Bowls Community Luncheon, however, this year due to the continued caution surrounding the pandemic they are going mobile. They will have three "Bowl Pick-up Party" locations over the course of three weekends to ensure the health and safety of all of their patrons. These locations include:St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Arroyo Grande on Saturday, September 17th,New Life
Home Builders Association of the Central Coast Presents: 33rd Annual Terrence B. Flatley Golf Classic & Dinner on Friday, October 14th, 2022
The Home Builders Association of the Central Coast (HBACC,) the local, nonprofit trade association representing home builders and all related industry professionals in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, is thrilled to announce the 33rd Annual Terrence B. Flatley Golf Classic and Dinner. This annual golf tournament is being held on Friday, October 14th, 2022 at the prestigious Cypress Ridge Golf Course in Arroyo Grande. Registration begins at 8 am with a Shotgun Start (scramble format) at 9
Grant program supports small businesses while their employees are out of work on California Paid Family Leave (PFL)
The California Employment Training Panel and California Labor and Workforce Development Agency have funded a grant program to support small employers while their employees are out of work on California Paid Family Leave (CAPFL). The PFL Small Business Grant will pay up to $2,000 to small businesses impacted by paid family leave to offset costs related to hiring or cross-training. Paid Family Leave can be used by an employee to bond with a new child (through birth, adoption, or foster care) or to care for a
Fashions for a Purpose to host 8th Annual Fashion Event on October 8 to increase awareness of domestic violence
NIPOMO—Fashions for a Purpose, a Nipomo-based nonprofit focused on raising awareness about domestic violence is hosting their 8th Annual Fashion Event at Solid Rock Ranch in Nipomo on October 8.Fashions for a Purpose (FFAP) is focused on raising awareness about domestic violence through engagement, education and empowerment. FFAP was founded in 2015 by Kimberley Victor, an overcomer of domestic violence, who was moved to action after one of her Mary Kay consultants was murdered in a domestic violence
Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom announces re-election campaign
ARROYO GRANDE — Mayor Caren Ray Russom announced she is running for a third term as Mayor of Arroyo Grande. First elected as Mayor in 2018, she is only the second woman elected as mayor in the City’s 120-year history. Since then, she has additionally served as Board Member of the South SLO County Sanitation District, Council liaison to the Tourism Business Improvement District, the city’s representative to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, and as alternate on the Zone 3 Water Advisory
Your Three Day Guide to a Flourishing Solopreneurship
We’re so excited to be new members of the South County Chambers of Commerce! If you have any questions about our service, please feel free to reach out to us. Our member directory page contains contact information, including our phone number: (844) 493-6249. If you’re thinking about starting your own independent venture, you’re not alone. In fact, statistics indicate that the number of people starting their own businesses as solopreneurs, freelancers or consultants is on the rise. And while you might
