Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Hilltop Market in Poly Canyon Village does not accept EBT yet after its rebranding, but Cal Poly Partners submitted an application to the USDA on July 7, 2025 and expects to enable EBT use at the start of spring quarter (helping students shop for affordable groceries).

San Luis Obispo County residents can sign up for a crochet class at the Paso Robles Event Center’s Frontier Building on Wed, March 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.—registration closes March 20 to prepare for entries in the California Mid-State Fair’s Community Exhibits Competitions.

Cal Poly students and co-founders Mayela Fernandez + Michelle Cullen are developing Ecoplasticity, a coating from toxic sargassum that can replace plastic linings on food packaging.

Founded in 2025, the project secured $100,000 in funding and will file a provisional patent as it partners with local businesses.

Sensorio in Paso Robles offers SLO County residents a $55 locals rate on select Fridays from Feb.

27 through April 24, 2026 plus full access to light exhibits, live music, and on-site dining. Guests must show a valid driver’s license at the door as tickets sell out fast.

Cal Poly hosted its week of Bach from Jan.

22 to Jan. 24 with masterclasses and shows using replicas of historic instruments to explore Bach's music. The event (a 12-year tradition) brought students, faculty and locals together on campus.

This weekend, locals can enjoy diverse events along the Central Coast: a Friday local deal at Sensorio in Paso Robles, Saturday’s wine tasting, masterclass and free German literary reading in Santa Ynez and San Luis Obispo, and a Sunday pop-up market at Atascadero Lake Park plus a Cuesta College concert.

Atascadero officials detailed updated zoning rules and fresh business opportunities along Highway 101 with plans for expanded retail and mixed-use developments in Del Rio Marketplace and downtown.

These measures aim to attract investment and support local economic growth.

Cal Poly professors and local farmers say the conflict in Iran has not yet changed food prices, but rising energy costs could affect the Central Coast supply chain in the next one to three months.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport announced Tuesday the launch of GoodMaps, a new app that began providing accessible indoor navigation from March 3.

The app uses advanced LiDAR and computer vision to guide travelers from ticket counters to boarding gates.

Cal Poly wrestling uses a next man up mindset to stay competitive despite injuries to key athletes.

The Mustangs will compete today at the Mott Athletics Center with preliminaries starting at 12:30 p.m. and final rounds at 6 p.m.

Members of the Cal Poly Unicycle Club ride mountain trails on weekends in SLO near the TV towers, testing their skills on routes that range from beginner-friendly to challenging, and they plan a spring break ride to Moab (Muni) to further hone their unicycling techniques.

After four losses, Cal Poly Baseball rebounded Tuesday with a 12-2 win over Pepperdine (boosted by strong pitching and timely offense) and will defend their Big West title today at 9:35 p.m. in Hawaii.