Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trust Automation partnered with Wish for Wheels on Wednesday morning to assemble 54 bikes and helmets that were given to kids at Hawthorne Elementary. The event helped support healthy lifestyles and mobility for Title I students (led by Team Lead Jerry Farmer). KSBY-TV
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County will hold its annual Build With Us fundraiser on Saturday, Apr. 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Edna Valley Ranch — featuring live music, dinner, auctions, and a wine pull — to support affordable homes and repair services for local families. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Today, Cal Poly offers tax help by appointment every Saturday while downtown sees the opening of a new parking structure with free parking for 28 days, the Avila Beach roundabout is complete, homelessness numbers drop, and Ride-On Transportation asks for donations as gas prices rise. KSBY
- ➤ The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce named Tim Eckles of ALF Food Pantry as Citizen of the Year, awarded Shop Little Cousins as Business of the Year, and honored 2 Mexicans Junk Removal as Latino Business of the Year (with other honorees). Recipients will be celebrated at an upcoming Havana Nights gala event. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Yesterday, local nonprofit Central Coast Funds for Children held its annual Open Meeting and Supporter Luncheon in San Luis Obispo and reported donating $112,000 across 39 organizations that support local kids. The event highlighted that funds raised remain on the Central Coast. KSBY-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bottle Shop Paso Robles is hosting Authors & Art on Saturday, March 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. The free event will feature wine tastings from four local producers, local author readings and signings, art displays, and complimentary sweets for community connection. Paso Robles Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Paso Robles teacher Megan Wortman has been named the 2026 Special Education Impact Award winner by San Luis Obispo County SELPA — recognizing her dedication to students with diverse needs. She will be honored on April 28 at a board meeting. Paso Robles Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, Highway 41 will be closed from the Highway 41/46 interchange to Highway 33 as Caltrans completes final rockslide repairs. Work continues until 8 a.m. Friday (a detour via Highway 46 and Highway 33 may add 30 minutes to travel time). KSBY
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Paso Robles City Council approved a major expansion of Allegretto Resort on Tuesday, Mar. 18, adding 93 hotel rooms, spa, gym, restaurant, pool and a 12,000 sqft conference center on a 10.8-acre site at Dallons Drive and Buena Vista Drive (neighboring property rezoned for the project). CalCoast News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, four Cal Poly wrestlers begin competing at the NCAA Championships in Cleveland after winning three Pac-12 titles. Koda Holeman + Trevor Tinker, along with Ceasar Garza and Andre Gonzales, will face seeded opponents in matches starting at 9 a.m. PDT. Mustang News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Tony Robbins
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