Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ San Luis Obispo is hosting SLO Restaurant Month with discounted menus and food specials at local eateries that runs from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31 — diners can enter a weekly raffle for a $250 gift card to boost restaurant business during the slow season. Mustang News
- ➤ San Luis Obispo County paused ocean water quality testing for winter due to limited funds, leaving surfers to rely on independent sources + Alaska Airlines will end nonstop flights to Las Vegas on April 20 and Caltrans closed Highway 101 ramps in Arroyo Grande for a week of maintenance work. KSBY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The latest issue of The Peak examines student burnout as heavy academic loads & social media pressures affect Cal Poly students today. The report features voices from diverse backgrounds who share their struggles with mental exhaustion. Mustang News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rainfall in San Luis Obispo ended a 25-year drought as officials recorded over 200% normal precipitation and lowered fire risks (after flood warnings in November and December). Mustang News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly Wrestling secured a 28-16 win over Duke at the Mott Athletics Center Saturday night, showcasing technical fall wins even after missing key wrestlers due to injuries & illnesses. The team will face Oregon State in their second conference dual next week. Mustang News
- ➤ Cal Poly Women’s Basketball fell 87 to 61 to UC Davis Saturday night in northern California with freshman Charish Thompson scoring 18 points — a bright note in a game of inconsistency. The team will resume play in Hawai’i on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 9 p.m. Mustang News
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