Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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