Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
Tickets for Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County's Build With Us fundraiser are on sale ahead of the event on Saturday, Apr.
25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Edna Valley Ranch, which will raise funds for local affordable housing programs and include auctions and a wine pull.
More than 75 local wineries and businesses will donate 10 percent of weekend sales to support homeless pets at Wine 4 Paws, a fundraiser benefiting Woods Humane Society on April 25 and 26 (featuring paint-your-pet parties, wine-paired dinners and dog walks).
Paso Robles City Library is hosting a bee-themed embroidery workshop called Crafting with Adults: Bee Strong Embroidery on Wednesday, March 4 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Library Study Center (3600 Oak St) as part of its Women’s History Month programming; registration opens Friday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m.
Acoustic rock musician Bryan Bielanski will perform an all-ages show at Sculpterra Winery in Paso Robles on May 17 (12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.), offering a live music treat for local fans.
Mustang Media Group and Cal Poly’s Black Student Union are working together to share stories from current and past Black students.
The project, with help from BSU’s African Diaspora Historian (Alexis Lytle), will update its page with new content on Black history.
Morro Bay and SLO High Schools are replacing worn-out grass with new turf surfaces, financed by matching state grants + local bond funds, with renovations underway and expected to finish this spring to improve athletic playing conditions.
Federal officials canceled Cal Poly’s $150,000 NEH research grant last year, leaving students without job opportunities — the project team has now launched a $10,000 crowdfunding drive to keep the research going.
Cal Poly student managers begin lamb season at Cheda Ranch by caring for 100 ewes that are expected to produce 150 lambs, giving hands-on experience in animal science (Learn By Doing program) today on campus.
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Natali Sanchez explained that Social Security is critical for many women and that delaying benefits may increase monthly payments while marriage or divorce can affect spousal benefits — locals are encouraged to consult a qualified advisor to plan their retirement.
San Luis Obispo County and local agencies sent a letter to the state legislature backing a proposal to let Diablo Canyon operate for 20 more years (providing stable, carbon-free power and supporting coastal conservation) as part of a long-term plan.
After years of planning, transitional housing units are being set into place at Welcome Home Village in the Bishop Medical Center parking lot on Johnson Avenue & Bishop Street, and residents will start moving in by May.
Cal Poly sophomore Hamad Mousa, who moved from Doha and played at Dayton, leads the Big West with 20.6 points per game in San Luis Obispo.
He has quickly adapted to the Mustang’s fast-paced style (his journey began as a bold 15-year-old leave-from-home move).
Four key seniors from Cal Poly Women’s Volleyball left after a historic Sweet 16 run (with upset wins over BYU and USC).
Head Coach Caroline Walters said the experienced players set a high standard that will shape the team in future seasons.
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