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San Luis Obispo
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trader Joe’s plans to open a new store in Paso Robles, though no timeline or location has been set yet. The company is reviewing many neighborhoods across the Central Coast for its expansion. KSBY-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shane Stoneman has spent over 25 years handcrafting surfboards locally, keeping a cherished tradition alive on the Central Coast. He shapes boards for surfers who value personal connection + genuine craftsmanship. Mustang News
- ➤ Pagel, the Battle of the Bands winner last spring, is changing her creative process to overcome burnout and meet her band’s demands. She said the old routine no longer works + is now testing fresh methods to create authentic music. Mustang News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly renamed its Office of University Diversity and Inclusion to Culture and Institutional Excellence (CIX) in early January to align its programs with the CSU Forward Strategic Plan. Some students worry that dropping 'diversity' and 'inclusion' may lessen the office's clear commitment to serving all campus members. Mustang News
- ➤ Cal Poly students share personal coping strategies for academic burnout in a photo feature released today that captures both humor and heartfelt resilience. Their stories highlight efforts to balance heavy coursework and self-care (including candid testimonials) during stressful campus life. Mustang News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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