Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) will host two Empty Bowls fundraiser events in North County: a luncheon on Apr.

8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero and an evening reception on Apr. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles; tickets are required.

Wendy White’s Bakery will open its new storefront in downtown Atascadero on Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. The bakery, previously a home operation in Paso Robles, will offer walk-in service and seasonal treats (free chocolate chunk cookie offered on opening day) including cinnamon rolls, muffins and more.

Local New York Times-bestselling fantasy author Kalyn Josephson will celebrate the release of her new novel The Library of Amorlin with a free conversation, Q&A and book signing at Spare Time Books in Paso Robles on March 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Skilled trade workers struck for four days across the CSU system in mid-February, and Chancellor Mildred Garcia promised to honor contractual salary raises during a hearing with the Assembly Budget Subcommittee.

The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal may offer ongoing funding & a chance to fix deferred payments if approved by lawmakers.

Cal Poly Men’s Basketball lost in the final moments of the Big West Tournament as UC San Diego secured the win, ending the Mustangs’ season.

The team had built momentum with five wins in their last seven games after a slow start.