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Paso Robles spaceport plan enters new phase
Wine country may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of spaceflight. But if things go according to plan, Paso Robles’ municipal airport could one day launch spacecraft into orbit. That vision moved another step closer to reality in June as the city opened a competitive bidding process for aerospace consulting firms to complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) application required to license Paso Robles as a commercial spaceport. …
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New beds for foster youth usher in-county psychiatric care
A shuttered San Luis Obispo County facility will be repurposed into a new avenue of care for local youth in need. Once underused, the previous crisis stabilization unit at 2180 Johnson Ave. will be equipped with four beds for short-term intensive therapeutic care for foster kids aged 12 to 17 years. Though the proposed facility will prioritize foster youth, all children in the county are eligible to receive services. The revamp is funded through a $4.6…

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Whoo! Things are so hot in the city of San Luis Obispo right now. City Councilmember Jan Marx fought with her neighbor over the length of a red curb, and it…
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Tribe Coffeehouse in Arroyo Grande serves seasonal lattes, floral drinks, and a creative coffee menu
Espresso, strawberry rose, coconut, mint and guava with steamed milk, topped with strawberry dust—sounds like a potion brewing in a witch’s kitchen. But in reality, it’s a cup of coffee in Arroyo Grande. At Tribe Coffeehouse, magic is on the menu. Here, espresso mingles with rose…
West Coast schools shined at Allan Hancock College’s annual wine festival
Frank Perez’s favorite memory from his first year studying winemaking was when he and his classmates bottled their 2025 vintage. The April day was a master class. It illustrated how big of a team it takes to make a bottle of wine. Student-poweredVisit the tasting room…
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