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COVID-19: SLO County earns a ‘C’ in cutting back on daily travel
Smartphone data shows daily travel reduced by 28-percent in SLO County –Even though San Luis Obispo County is under a shelter at home order and has at […]
COVID-19: SLO County reports 71 coronavirus cases, 24 recoveries
–On Sunday, March 29, at 1 p.m., the County of San Luis Obispo updated the community regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time 71 local residents have […]
Shafter-area thieves arrested in Paso Robles
Paso Robles Police Department report arrests early Saturday morning: Sticky-fingered Shafter-area thieves arrested “Remember last week when we reminded everyone to lock their cars. Well, [&helli [...]
SLO County court system carries on, albeit on limited basis
–Last week, San Luis Obispo County announced San Luis Obispo County Superior Courts suspended operations, except for the most critical matters and that no jurors will […]
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce issues business update on COVID-19
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Gina Fitzpatrick on Friday issued an update to the business community: The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce would like to […]
SLOCOG announced awards to benefit seniors disabled in SLO County
–Last week, at the California Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting, the CTC awarded funding to four organizations in the San Luis Obispo region to continue and […]
Editorial: Let’s remember our Constitutional rights in this time
–A few months ago, most of us could not imagine a pandemic might cost us our job or close our small business, or require us […]
Letter to the editor: Farmworkers are essential, yet vulnerable
To the editor, Recent interviews with California farmworkers conducted by Líderes Campesinas, reveal that although considered “essential” to the U.S. economy, they are also the [&he [...]

Cayucos in the time of the coronavirus
Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voic [...]
Arroyo Grande doctor’s integrative perspective on the coronavirus, part 2
By Dr. Gary Foresman This will be part of a series of updates focusing on the prevention and treatment of this novel coronavirus. Please start with Part I (found here). Be clear, the goal of education [...]
Arroyo Grande doctor’s integrative perspective on the coronavirus, part 1
By Dr. Gary Foresman Given the recent data on the novel coronavirus, my wife and I cancelled our trip earlier this month to Los Angeles to visit LACMA and The Getty with Leonardo. I am recommending to [...]
The high-end takeover of Cayucos
Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voic [...]

San Luis Obispo County now has 71 confirmed cases of COVID-19
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With less than 15 percent of residents left on campus, all students to move to apartments
Freshman students remaining in residence halls will be moved to fully vacated campus apartment next week, a March 28 University Housing email read. The post With less than 15 percent of resident [...]
Two months after the first notification, here is how Cal Poly has responded to COVID-19
Four weeks ago, despite 29 countries with 78,111 people infected, coronavirus felt distant from San Luis Obispo. Nobody in the county had been tested for the virus as students prepared to take finals. [...]
SLO County to start transforming Cal Poly Recreation Center into care site March 30
San Luis Obispo County Public Health announced modification to Cal Poly's Recreation Center to establish an alternative care site for coronavirus patients will start Monday, March 30, according t [...]

Mexico's confirms 145 new coronavirus cases, four new deaths
Mexico's health ministry on Sunday confirmed 145 new coronavirus cases and four new deaths in the last 24 hours, for a total of 993 cases and 20 deaths.
Australia limits public movement to capitalize on slowing coronavirus rates
Australian officials will use fines and the threat of jail to enforce a new rule limiting public gatherings to two people, as the country's coronavirus infection rate slowed but the death toll cr [...]
Venezuela's Guaido calls for emergency government to manage impact of coronavirus
Venezuela should form an emergency government made up of the opposition and some members of the ruling Socialist Party to receive foreign aid needed to confront the coronavirus outbreak, opposition le [...]
China defends against incoming second wave of coronavirus
A growing number of imported coronavirus cases in China risked fanning a second wave of infections when domestic transmissions had "basically been stopped", a senior health official said on [...]

Former NBA star trying to broker deal to ship masks to New York
Beijing-based retired basketball star Stephon Marbury is arranging an urgent shipment of surgical masks from China to New York to fight the coronavirus, he said on social media on Sunday.
Trump accuses hospitals of hoarding ventilators
U.S. President Donald Trump accused hospitals on Sunday of hoarding ventilators that are in scarce supply across the United States as the coronavirus spreads, adding any hospitals not using the device [...]
Trump backs off plan to reopen businesses by mid-April amid coronavirus warnings
President Donald Trump on Sunday extended his stay-at-home guidelines until the end of April, dropping a hotly criticized plan to get the economy up and running by mid-April after a top medical advise [...]
Partisan divide returns in U.S. Congress on coronavirus next steps
Fresh partisan divisions flared on Sunday on the next steps for the U.S. Congress in dealing with the coronavirus crisis, with the top House of Representatives Republican casting doubt on the need for [...]
New York state coronavirus deaths increase by 237 in past day: governor
The number of deaths from the coronavirus in New York state increased by 237 in the past day, reaching a total of 965 since the outbreak began, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Sunday.
Trump says extending coronavirus guidelines past Easter to April 30
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he will extend the guidelines aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus to April 30, from his original target of Easter on April 12.

At least 6 Alabama nursing homes have coronavirus patients, report says
Alabama has reported at least eight patients spread across six nursing homes who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a Saturday report.
'Grim Sleeper' Lonnie Franklin, California serial killer, found dead in prison, officials say
The convicted serial killer known as the “Grim Sleeper” who preyed on South Los Angeles women with little means for more than two decades, died in prison, officials said Sunday.
Tennessee vet giving back during coronavirus pandemic had to grow up quickly
Erik Bartell had to grow up quick. Manhood began when he was a boy.
Texas Gov. Abbott expands mandatory coronavirus quarantines to include travelers from Louisiana, other hard-hit areas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott updated an executive order Sunday aimed at reducing the amount of travel into his state from Louisiana and other areas hit hard by the coronavirus.
FDNY urges New Yorkers to call 911 for these specific reasons, amid large uptick in calls
The FDNY has been swamped with thousands of calls in the last four days making it the busiest streak in the history of emergency medical services (EMS) in the midst of New York's coronavirus cris [...]
Man charged with slaying dad – a reputed NY mob boss – wants out of jail to avoid coronavirus
The man accused of paying $200,000 to have his allegedly mobbed-up father whacked in the drive-thru of a Bronx McDonalds — while the wiseguy was ordering a coffee — wants to get [...]

Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Coronavirus In The U.S.
Cases of COVID-19 have appeared throughout the country, but certain areas have been hit harder than others. Find out how many cases and deaths have been reported in each state.
4-Year-Old Alabama Girl Found Alive In Woods After 2 Days With Her Dog
Evelyn Sides, who goes by Vadie, wandered off into the woods near Loachapoka, Ala., Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds of people searched and found her, unharmed, not far from where she was last seen.
To Fight Virus, Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines For 30 More Days
Trump had initially announced 15-day guidelines and said they would be reevaluated. The 15-day period was set to end Monday.
Krzysztof Penderecki, Boundary-Breaking Polish Composer, Dies At 86
Known early on for his avant-garde works, the composer's challenging music nevertheless found fans far beyond traditional classical music circles.
'Project Airbridge' To Expedite Arrival Of Needed Supplies, White House Says
Sunday's planeload comes as the Trump administration faces criticism over its distribution of medical supplies that are in short supply across the country.
Fauci Estimates That 100,000 To 200,000 Americans Could Die From The Coronavirus
Fauci's comments underscore just how far away we might be from the projected peak of the outbreak. As of early Sunday afternoon, there were 125,000 cases in America and nearly 2,200 deaths.

The State Dept.'s Unprecedented Effort To Bring Back Americans Stranded Abroad
The State Department has mounted an unprecedented effort to repatriate Americans overseas, contracting private aircraft and lining up military planes.
Coronavirus Response In Middle East, Africa, Latin America
Countries all over the world are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We hear how nations in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are responding.
Small, Far-Flung Pacific Islands Are Combating COVID-19 Just Like The Rest Of Us
As many island nations attempt to keep the coronavirus out, they also risk getting cut off from the outside world their economies depend on.
Fires Where They Are 'Not Supposed To Happen' In Australia's Ancient Rainforest
Australia's unprecedented fire season scorched sections of rare, ancient rainforests. It's another signal that climate change is intensifying and expanding wildfires globally.
North Korea Seen Expanding Rocket Launch Facility It Once Promised To Dismantle
Satellite imagery shared exclusively with NPR suggests that North Korea is moving ahead with plans to expand its capabilities.
India Coronavirus Numbers Remain Low, But Dearth Of Hospital Facilities Causes Worry
India has fewer hospital beds and ventilators per capita than almost any other country. Rural hospitals lack basic sanitation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promising $2 billion for health care.