Next stop: Próxima Parada looks onward with Indiegogo

Local folk/soul band Próxima Parada is taking the next step in its musical journey by launching an Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign on Feb. 7 to raise money for its next album.

How to become an official SLO resident

You’re all settled in your dorm room. You have thousands of pictures covering your walls and bulletin board. Your extra-long twin bed is made. You have everything in the perfect spot. Now what? Get out of that dorm room! Whether you have lived in the same city your whole life or have moved around to all 50 states, everyone has the same chance to explore the interesting city where you’re attending college. With luck, you will be spending four — or more — amazing years in San Luis Obispo. It is never too early to discover what your favorite hangouts and activities will be.

Farmgram: from Start-up to Kickstarter

Local is the essence of Farmgram, from the idea to the product. Funding is the only outsourcing Cal Poly students Tessa Salzman, Tyler Thomas and Adrian Godby are using for their business idea.

Farmers market to grow this summer

Weaving through the crowd during San Luis Obispo’s Farmers’ Market may get a little easier this summer. The Thursday night tradition will expand its borders to include Morro Street between Higuera and Monterey streets from July 1 to Sept. 30.…

International Film Festival to take over downtown Friday

The 16th annual International San Luis Obispo Film Festival begins on Friday with ten days of movies, wines and workshops.

Local keeps it simple but also takes risks

Local, the remodeled Marti’s Bar and Grill on Higuera Street, serves all-local bar food and beverages with creative edge and is open late.

Marti’s Bar and Grill goes “Local”

Marti’s Bar and Grill transforms into Local, a modern and relaxed restaurant and bar with “upscale bar food at local prices.”

Shell Beach garbage gets a makeover

On Friday night, Shell Beach community members revealed their “ARTcans,” a set of 12 painted trash and recycling cans along Shell Beach Road.

SLO welcomes two local bands to Mother’s Tavern

Mother’s Tavern is hosting two of San Luis Obispo’s own musical groups, AVANTI and the Damon Castillo Band, on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 9 p.m.

City council delays decision on party policies

More than 130 people attended the SLO City Council meeting Tuesday night, where San Luis Obispo Police Chief Deb Linden presented five strategies to deal with the noise and partying in the community.

Downtown shop celebrates HumanKind

Humankind Fair Trade opened up in downtown San Luis Obispo on July 1. The store sells products from more than 35 countries, helping workers in the developing world.