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San Luis Obispo
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ECHO in Atascadero adds 30 new beds in a modular building to help families move to stable housing, and a new Behavioral Wellness Service Center opened in Lompoc to offer crisis care & substance use treatment; local events offer wine tasting, markets and live entertainment this weekend. KSBY
- ➤ San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation will break ground on the decade-long Righetti Community Park project next month at Righetti Ranch. Phase one includes a playground, pickleball courts, soccer fields, picnic area, bike pump track + parking lots, with completion expected fall 2027. KSBY-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local brand Scarlett Cougar launches a spring pop-up at Reminisce Antiques in Paso Robles, offering a limited gift-box collection when customers spend $50 or more plus select bundles for spring entertaining during the Spring Celebration on March 21. Paso Robles Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Cal Poly Student Opera Theatre will perform two one-act operas featuring nearly 50 students on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Spanos Theatre (tickets cost $22 for general admission and $12 for students). Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Pleasant Valley Wine Trail is hosting its third annual Twilight Tasting at Four Sisters Ranch Vineyards and Winery on May 15 (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.) to feature wine tastings from 15 wineries, live music, catered food, and local art during Paso Robles Wine Fest Weekend. Paso Robles Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Central Coast is experiencing record-breaking heat with temperatures in the 90s, which raises wildfire concerns, officials said. CAL FIRE advises residents to follow fire safety tips as dry grasses may help fires start sooner. KSBY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morro Bay introduced its paid parking pilot program for single-vehicle parking—at the boat launch ramp lot on the Embarcadero on March 19; drivers pay $5 plus a 35-cent fee using credit cards, text, or a mobile app—and will cut annual pass prices to $83 on July 1. CalCoast News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ San Luis Obispo County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein will retire on July 3 after 18 years of leading local public health efforts, including responses to COVID-19 and past outbreaks (the county is now recruiting her replacement). KSBY-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly basketball players Peter Bandelj and Cayden Ward will enter the transfer portal on April 7, which may prompt Head Coach Mike DeGeorge to seek new scoring options if they do not return next season. Mustang News
- ➤ Templeton High School tennis player Carson Sutton was chosen as Tennis Player of the Week after an undefeated run in Clovis/Madera over the weekend + his coach praised his leadership on the court. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Beach volleyball players Cali Scholl (grade 11) and Macoy Sill (grade 10) earned Athlete of the Week honors on Monday when they won three sets against SLO High School; sophomore Isabella Frederick was named Highest Rated Player for her work in partner stunts and tumbling routines. Paso Robles Daily News
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