Books

Thanks to two local benefactors, the SLO County Library Foundation has announced a donation of $119,525 to benefit children and adults who visit any of the County of San Luis…

San Luis Obispo resident Lisa Guy is the author of an exciting new book, Pearls: Parenting Practices Relayed Through Stories, Illustrations, Affirmations, Poems, and Quotes. I recently interviewed Guy on KCBX…

If you grew up in Chicago, as I did, and if you’re passionate about movies, as I am, then you certainly know the names Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. And…

This event was scheduled December 9-10, 2023. Friends of the Santa Maria Public Library are holding a Holiday Book Sale for two days only, Saturday and Sunday December 9-10 from…

Halloween is upon us. Prepare to be assaulted by all kinds of vampires, werewolves, and other ghost-like creatures that cloves of garlic, religious crosses, and even silver bullets aren’t likely…

Many of us first came across King Harris while he was the anchor and news director at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara. He became more of a local San Luis Obispo…

Julia Morgan died an unknown architect in 1957. And although her professional work included more than 500 diverse projects—mostly in California—Morgan did not welcome accolades or publications focusing on her…

A book of stories, essays, anecdotes, and observations from a Central Coast journalist who chronicled the stories of all kinds of folks from all walks of life is now available…

The application deadline for this grant program was September 1, 2023. The City of San Luis Obispo is inviting local nonprofit organizations to apply now for funds from a new…

Peggy Rothschild and I have a few things in common. We both share a passion for writing, matched only by a deep love for animals, especially dogs. And we’ve both…