Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

The city invites community members, families, students, and visitors to join its free Lunar New Year Celebration in Mission Plaza on Thursday, Feb.

19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Live performances, food vendors, art activities and family-friendly events mark the Year of the Horse — symbolizing optimism, energy and forward movement.

KCPR content writer Lorenzo Cano has highlighted local dating profiles featuring singles who share interests in music, art, and travel.

The profiles – including Victor Cordero, Zoé Shaikh, Grant Loke, Julia Flavell, Matthew Nicacio, Gabriel Keese-Powell and Valerie Bolon – offer San Luis Obispo readers a chance to connect.

Two Mustang Media Group staff members A and F have launched a new advice column, Ask AF, for The Peak + it offers a no-judgment zone for community members to ask anonymous questions and get expert guidance on everything from dating dilemmas to everyday relationships.

Two major storms are expected to bring heavy rains, high surf, and cooler temperatures to the Central Coast today as winds of 20 to 30 mph plus gusts up to 45 to 55 mph prompt caution, with a second storm forecast for Thursday.

Libertine Brewing Company faces citations over a decades-old noise ordinance after noise complaints triggered a code enforcement investigation, and city officials will hold an administrative hearing on Feb.

23 (registered business owners and residents can comment on the minor use permit).

San Luis Obispo announced that applications for the 2026 Human Services Grant Program are now open to support nonprofits addressing homelessness, following last year's $150K award that helped 12 groups including Shower the People + Long Term Care Ombudsman Services.

Nonprofits must apply by Feb. 24.

Cal Poly Women’s Basketball dropped a 63-54 game to UCSB Friday as the team extended its 11-game losing streak and went six weeks without a win.

The Mustangs will try to break the drought at home on Thursday at 6 p.m.

On Thursday, Cal Poly Women’s Basketball fell to UC Irvine 84-39.

Freshman forward Charish Thompson led with 15 points as the rebuilding team prepares for its next road game at UC Santa Barbara.

Cal Poly Men's Basketball ended UCSB's 17-game win streak with an 89-79 victory at Mott Athletics Center (their first win over the rival in eight years) and will face University of Hawai’i on Feb.

19.

Cal Poly Volleyball reached the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in 18 years after dramatic five-set wins against BYU and USC.

The Mustangs celebrated a historic run led by key plays from seniors (Emme Bullis and Kendall Beshear) that energized their undefeated home streak.