San Luis Obispo city ordinance addresses abandoned shopping carts and illegal tents at parks
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A shopping cart filled with trash and personal items was abandoned on the Bob Jones Trail near Prado Rd.
and last updated 2021-04-12 22:41:30-04
Abandoned shopping carts are littering the city of San Luis Obispo and some community members are concerned about traffic safety and pollution.
A proposed city ordinance, aimed at decreasing illegal activity, addresses abandoned shopping carts and erected tents at public parks.
When she first took over ownership of the Grocery Outlet in San Luis Obispo, Jenni Walker was fetching shopping carts weekly.
City of SLO approves $3.4 mil for economic development, homeless services
and last updated 2020-12-09 19:24:38-05
The San Luis Obispo City Council approved $3.4 million to support economic development and homeless services.
Officials say this money will help with the immediate and long-term impacts of the covid-19 pandemic.
âOur top priority is the cityâs economic stability, recovery and resiliency,â said City Manager Derek Johnson. âThere is a pressing and immediate need to invest in additional economic development efforts to support businesses and for homeless services to support those unsheltered in our community.â
Most of the money will be invested in grant funding opportunities for small businesses.