Downtown SLO

A more than century-old building in downtown San Luis Obispo has finished renovations and will continue to be a much-needed source of affordable housing, but in a more livable way.

An exhibit that focuses on bringing forward the perspective of Black-Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) in white-based activities, like, swimming, surfing or hiking, is at the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art. It's called 'Outlandish.'

As of today, the city of San Luis Obispo has closed the parking lot on Palm and Nipomo Streets downtown. They'll demolish the lot to make way for the new five-level Cultural Arts District Parking Structure set to open in late 2025.

After a 4-0 vote by SLO’s City Council, a new infrastructure project is coming to the City. It’s supposed to make transportation efficient and safe for people riding bikes and using wheelchairs in some areas of the city, but the new plans for the project have also left many residents unhappy.

Millions of refugees are fleeing Ukraine amid the Russian invasion there. One refugee is now living with her daughter on the Central Coast, selling traditional Ukrainian pastries in Downtown San Luis Obispo.

Ten weeks of free, live music started on June 24. Concerts will take place every Friday, with the last show on August 26.

The current season will come to an end in July after about three weeks of Xanadu, which is ongoing now. The 2022 - 2023 season will begin at the end of July.

If you plan to continue parking in downtown San Luis Obispo over the next several years, you’ll likely see the prices increase significantly.

A disturbing story has emerged in San Luis Obispo in the last week regarding sexual assault allegations against two SLO County business owners. The story developed on social media and has led to an investigation by the San Luis Obispo Police Department. SLO Tribune reporters Chloe Jones and Nick Wilson have been following this story, and spoke to KCBX about their reporting.

A new trail will soon provide a safe route for cyclists and pedestrians to go from downtown San Luis Obispo to Cal Poly using a path along the railroad tracks.