Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Family and friends gathered at Kristin’s Point of Hope in Shell Beach on Wednesday evening to celebrate Kristin Smart's upcoming 49th birthday and support her memory; the music-filled event is bittersweet as it nears 30 years since she disappeared (she was declared legally dead in 2002).

A new survey shows Grover Beach residents worry about rapid growth, development, and rising home costs.

City leaders will use the feedback to guide future zoning and infrastructure plans.

Frank Lanzone, President and General Manager of KCBX Central Coast Public Radio, announced his retirement on Feb.

3 after 45 years at the station. Assistant General Manager Chris McBride will lead the station as Lanzone continues as the Live Oak Music Festival’s executive director.

Local olive oil makers Frank and Marti Menacho invite visitors to experience their 26-year journey at the Tin City tasting room (2989 B Limestone Way), where guests can enjoy tailored tastings and curated gifts that celebrate fresh, artisan flavors.

The tasting room offers an engaging way for locals to explore California-grown specialties.

By the Sea Productions opens its 10th season with Joe DiPietro’s The Last Romance on Valentine’s Day weekend from Feb.

13 to 15 at 545 Shasta Ave in Morro Bay. The play runs at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Educators at Central Coast Waldorf School are delaying screen time to help children build critical thinking before using artificial intelligence.

Experts advise parents to talk with kids about online content to foster confidence and safe digital habits.

Laguna Lake Golf Course stays open after city leaders discussed its future this week and received nearly 200 emails supporting its preservation; staff will complete repairs to the pro shop and bridge in six to ten months & study fee changes to boost revenue.

County supervisors approved a plan to launch a voluntary registry for agricultural landowners to fallow farmland and reduce water use in the critically over drafted Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, with the registry set to open by April 1.

Other local projects, including bridge repairs and affordable housing, were also approved.