Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

SLO Ranch and City Farm SLO use trust-based shopping models to boost local involvement and access to seasonal produce on Froom Ranch Way.

The farms use an honor code & pay-what-you-can system to teach visitors sustainable farming practices.

Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County invites locals to join its ReStore It Challenge by buying a $20 piece of furniture at its ReStore locations in Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo and transforming it for a community vote at its Earth Day celebration on Apr.

18; entries must be submitted by Apr. 1.

Businesses in wine country feel Dry January’s impact as local wineries & bars see fewer visitors and lower sales, while some report steady January numbers.

Owners and experts say that customers enjoy a healthier start, prompting creative events to keep social life active.

Cal Poly Beach Volleyball’s journey to the NCAA championship was captured in the documentary 'Kicking Up Sand,' which premiered Monday at Fremont Theater downtown.

The film, produced by local supporter Jon Hastings (who followed the team from early practices to a red carpet event), highlights the Mustangs’ season.

Cal Poly Food Pantry offers free ingredients for budget-friendly recipes like muffin tin scalloped potatoes available for students using their PolyCard (or Cal Poly email).

The pantry is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., next to the Health Center.

On Jan. 1, minimum wage increased to $16.90 an hour, giving Cal Poly student workers a small boost to help with essentials (a 40 cent increase from the previous rate).

Campus employers planned the regular inflation adjustment as part of budget updates.

The city warns residents today about multiple mountain lion sightings near Laguna Lake and Irish Hills Open Space and says no pets are reported missing.

Local officials advise caution when outdoors at dawn, dusk, or nighttime and recommend securing trash and keeping pets indoors after dark.

Highway 1 fully reopens today, restoring access from SLO County to Big Sur after Caltrans finished stabilization work early — travelers can use the Regent’s Slide area this afternoon.

San Luis Obispo County Public Health updated its respiratory virus dashboard that now shows declining COVID-19 vaccination rates (tracked with weekly wastewater surveillance, biweekly positivity, and monthly vaccination data) to help guide residents and health professionals during the respiratory virus season.

Home sales in 2025 remained flat across the county with around 1,800 homes sold at an average price of $1.4 million while SLO saw rising dollar volume amid fewer transactions; experts say buyers plan ahead (FHA and USDA loans cut down payments) as modest growth is forecast in 2026.

The Harlem Globetrotters return to Cal Poly’s Mott Athletics Center this Friday for their 100-year anniversary tour, featuring trick shots and skits; campus officials say the event (with exclusive ticket options) offers local fans a rare opportunity to see the famed team.

The Harlem Globetrotters will appear tomorrow, Jan.

16, at 7 p.m. at Cal Poly’s Mott Athletics Center to play against the Washington Generals (tickets cost from $40 at the Cal Poly ticket office).