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Supervisors adopted ordinance lowering rate from 8 percent effective October 1. KSBY reports multiple openings including Frankie's, Uma's and SLO Fish Co.
Updated: August 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM PDT · Window: through November 4, 2026 · For: entrepreneurs and operators
Supervisors adopted ordinance lowering rate from 8 percent effective October 1. Cannabis businesses gain lower operating costs in unincorporated areas. Move follows grower advocacy for relief.
KSBY reports multiple openings including Frankie's, Uma's and SLO Fish Co. Some second locations expand existing concepts. Food sector shows continued investment.
Seasonal retailer activates locations in August. Activity fills retail space ahead of peak season. Indicates demand for temporary commercial use.
Six large vacant stores remain available across county. Average $18 per square foot asks. Commercial real estate inventory grows for new tenants.
KSBY notes fresh small business launch in late July. Service sector continues incremental additions. Local operators expand footprint.
Supervisors withdrew transportation funding proposal from November ballot. Infrastructure projects lose dedicated revenue source. Uncertainty rises over road and transit budgets.
Mystery substance forced evacuation of business and home in July. Emergency response disrupted operations temporarily. Compliance and safety scrutiny may increase.
Former Rite Aid buildings prove hard to fill due to size. Smaller businesses struggle with big footprints. Commercial absorption slows in some areas.
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