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Pride is alive: Queer speed dating, out in STEM, and Central Coast drag queens
June means one thing for the LGBTQ-plus community across the Central Coast and beyond: It’s Pride Month! That translates to events in San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria that celebrate the season, including drag shows. For our annual Pride issue, Staff Writer Bulbul Rajagopal speaks with queer speed dating attendees, Staff Writer Chloë Hodge talks to a student about what it means to be out in the science, tech, engineering, and math world, and…
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The two SLO County supervisors’ races are too close to call
Early vote counts show close races in the two San Luis Obispo County supervisor races, with Michael Erin Woody leading in the 2nd District and incumbent Jimmy Pauling leading in the 4th District. Those outcomes could potentially change, as the SLO County Elections Office still has thousands of ballots left to count in both districts. On June 3, 386 votes separated Paulding, who had approximately 52 percent of the votes, from his 4th District challenger,…
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Voter burnout?
Did you vote on Tuesday? If you did, you were in the minority. As of yesterday, voter turnout in SLO County hovered at a dismal 20ish percent. What the hell, people?…
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Anderson Social draws upon European influence to create a space for coffee and cocktails
On a slower morning, Anderson Social’s team was experimenting with new recipes using vanilla syrup when they stumbled upon a speciality drink: the Velvet Americano. The take on a typical Americano—a shot of espresso with hot water—is served in a cocktail glass over ice with vanilla…
The duo on a mission to make the best bubbly on the Central Coast
Legend has it that when Elizabeth Stilson first interviewed with her now-business partner, she said, “If I never have to make another red wine again, I’ll be happy.” As soon as the statement came out of the winemaker’s mouth, PasoSecco founder Chris Kern knew she was…
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