Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

A community fundraiser in Cambria supports three children after their parents died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning on Feb.

8; funds managed by Brent Waldman (a longtime family friend) have raised over $182,000 toward a $200,000 goal for funeral costs, memorial arrangements, and immediate needs.

Paso Robles Scouts from Troops 60 and 1602 finished a December trip to Yosemite and several outdoor activities, and they plan a backpacking trip and Santa Cruz Boardwalk visit in March, a camporee in April, white water rafting in May, and summer camp at Camp Fiesta Island in June.

Hazmat crews responded Monday morning to a chemical incident at the Vitalant Blood Donation Center at 4119 Broad Street, with police closing the parking lot while one crew remains onsite.

The Alternative Tastes Wine Festival takes place Saturday, March 28 at the Pavilion on the Lake (9315 Pismo Ave, Atascadero), featuring 27 wineries with a blind tasting seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a grand tasting until 4 p.m. while proceeds benefit Flag Ranch.

Cal Poly’s Morning on the Green concert attracted nearly 11,000 fans early Saturday at the Lower Sports Complex Lower Fields, where safety measures & police kept streets clear and 10 attendees were hospitalized.

There were 14,000 tickets available, and cleanup finished by 8:30 a.m.

Singer Bonnie Raitt will perform at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on Friday, Oct.

16 as part of her Bonnie Raitt Live 2026 tour. A fan presale starts today at 10 a.m. and general tickets will go on sale Friday, March 20 through Ticketmaster.

Kermit King Elementary’s Student Council marked the 100th day of school by collecting 2,323 non-perishable items for Paso Robles Loaves and Fishes as part of a record-setting food drive.

The effort showcased student leadership and community support.

Cal Poly expects to enroll 25,000 students by 2030 while Kennedy Library’s $78 million renovation added just 300 study spots, leaving students, especially late in the evening, struggling to find seats; plans for six to seven high-rise dorms may increase the need for more local study spaces (concerns raised by current users).

Kitten Winston, a 7-month-old neutered male who recovered after surgery to remove a throat-blocking polyp, is now available for adoption through North County Paws Cause in Paso Robles + he needs a home with another cat and indoor care.

Former Bearcat Carson Turnquist recorded his second win on Sunday for Cal Poly, pitching five complete innings to help the Mustangs beat Cal State Bakersfield 6-3 and improve his record (2-0) as the team prepares to face UC Davis in their upcoming series.