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San Luis Obispo
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wine Country Theatre stages Mitch Albom's comedy 'And the Winner Is' at The Encore Center in Paso Robles from April 10 through April 26. The show runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. — featuring local actors in a modern morality tale. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival runs April 23 – 28 and features over 100 films from 25 countries, including the West Coast premiere of 'Give Me the Ball!' and closing with 'Power Ballad' at Fremont Theater; the 32nd edition also offers film competitions and industry panels. Paso Robles Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ More than 33,000 Central Coast residents qualify for PG&E’s CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) and FERA (Family Electric Rate Assistance) programs, but only about 3,700 have enrolled. As temperatures rise and energy use increases, officials urge residents to check their eligibility now. KSBY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg issued a statement on March 20 regarding painful revelations about César Chávez, emphasizing the need for accountability and support for survivors of abuse in the Latino community. It urges the community to support survivors and break the silence. CalCoast News
- ➤ County health officer Dr. Penny Borenstein—who led local efforts during COVID-19 and other outbreaks—announced her retirement effective July 3, and the county has begun recruiting her successor. Paso Robles Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Woods Humane Society features bonded pair Zeus and Ollie (seven-year-old littermates known for their love of cuddles) as Pets of the Week. They were adopted as puppies from SLO County Animal Services Center and are now available only as a pair for adoption. KSBY-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At San Luis Obispo High, sisters Emiri and Eve-va Sarabia broke records at the CIF Girls Masters Tournament—Eve-va placed 7th and Emiri 5th—and Emiri now prepares for the Women’s Wrestling Championship. Their achievements come as their girls' team shrinks and limited resources challenge their training. KSBY-TV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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