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San Luis Obispo
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Paso Terra Bistro will host a benefit barbecue for Ashley Gibbs on Sunday, March 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 1032 Pine St. in Paso Robles, charging $30 for meals with tri-tip or chicken + raffle to help a local mother needing full-time care after her brain cancer surgery. Paso Robles Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local law firm Carmel & Naccasha, LLP earned a Gold Medal for Employment and Labor Law and a Silver for Business Law as voted by county residents last fall; the 21-year-old firm with offices in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles continues serving the community. Paso Robles Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Atascadero announced eight free concerts at the Lake Park Bandstand this summer — the concerts will be held on Saturdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and include food trucks, while Cruisin’ Weekend and Dancing in the Streets are scheduled for Aug. 21 and 22. Paso Robles Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County jumped 51 cents to $5.29 a gallon last week amid Middle East conflicts, ranking tenth in the state. GasBuddy data list lower-priced stations such as Fastrip Fuel and Wayside Liquors (Paso Robles) at $4.49 for drivers seeking cheaper fuel. CalCoast News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Cal Poly, chemistry professor Scott Eagon leads a research group where students work on experimental treatments for cancer, leishmaniasis and ebola. His hands-on labs use real-life experiments to make science accessible & spark breakthrough discoveries. Mustang News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alan Melgar, a senior Bearcat, qualified for state placing at the Central Section Masters Tournament and earned Athlete of the Week honors as noted by coach Nathan Ybarra. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Cal Poly’s international basketball team faces language challenges as coach DeGeorge adapts his play calls for on-court action. The Mustangs clinched a postseason spot and will compete in the Big West Championships in Henderson, Nevada from March 11-14. Mustang News
- ➤ Cal Poly wrestler Zeth Romney earned All-American honors last season and suffered a UCL tear in December, sidelining him from competition. He will redshirt this season and plans to return next season at 141 pounds while focusing on strength and cardio training + building skill. Mustang News
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