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Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 16 events, day by day →
Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Find your rhythm: Academy of Dance San Luis Obispo runs a no-fuss program of pointe, contemporary, and jazz classes with performing groups for those who want stage time, plus $20 drop-ins and simple monthly tuition, so you can ease in or go all in without overthinking it.
On-location bridal magic: Want timeless, not trendy, wedding-day beauty that lasts through vows and dance-floor shenanigans?
Weeknight taco fix: When the post-commute hunger hits, San Luis Taqueria delivers crispy tacos, hearty burritos, and melty quesabirria that taste like someone actually cared, plus a salsa and chips bar and a cold beer to tie it all together.
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The five stories San Luis Obispo readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
San Luis Obispo County health inspectors found numerous violations in July 2026, including multiple inspections of a restaurant that had to be inspected multiple times, two with rodent issues and several with cleanliness concerns.
Full story at sanluisobispo.com ↗
A new Asian market is set to open in downtown San Luis Obispo, right across the owners' Thai restaurant.
Full story at sanluisobispo.com ↗
Ventana Grill, a popular Pismo Beach restaurant and wedding venue, is closing permanently on Sept.
Full story at sanluisobispo.com ↗
The opening of Edna, a new wine and food emporium in San Luis Obispo's Edna Valley, has provided a new reason to visit this overlooked coastal California wine region.
Full story at sfchronicle.com ↗
Dolly Parton, the "Queen of Country," visited the bubblegum-Pink Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California for 40 years, spending time there during her quiet time away from Hollywood.
Full story at travel.yahoo.com ↗
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