Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

The Cal Poly club Tikkun Olam Makers built a custom 3D printed mobility trainer for toddler Bledsoe, who suffered a stroke and faced high device costs, finishing the 285-hour build last February at Mustang Makerspace (students and family celebrated the local effort).

Tonight, the Poly Royal Rodeo kicks off at Spano’s Stadium amid an approaching storm while the Fremont Theater reopens after storm damage — PG&E customers get a climate credit, over $6 million is allocated for Santa Barbara Harbor dredging, and upcoming projects in Solvang and near Cayucos will improve road travel.

Cabaret 805 Showcase takes place today at Cuesta College Conference Room 5401.

The event features themed tables, desserts and live performances, with $20 tickets (including parking) and $10 wine and beer available at the door.

Representative Carbajal and Railroad President Himoto met with local community members Tuesday at SMVRR on a walking tour to explain how the Iran war has driven diesel prices from $5.10 to $7.52 per gallon, a change that may increase transportation costs for local businesses and consumers.

Paso Robles City Library will host its monthly book group on Wednesday, Apr.

15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Story Hour Room to discuss Susan Straight’s Cuesta Book of the Year selection Sacrament, and registration is open now.

Cuesta College is recruiting 34 fellows for its College Corps program that offers paid service opportunities and up to $10,000 in support.

The program runs from August through May, providing hands-on experience at community partner sites — applications remain open until all positions are filled.

Cal Poly’s Wildlife Club is mapping 464 rodenticide boxes on campus to show how these bait boxes threaten wildlife and human health; the club began collecting data in Fall 2025 to encourage safer, holistic pest management methods & guide campus policy.

A Central Coast resident won $7 million after buying a $30 scratcher ticket at Liquor Emporium in Lompoc on April 9 (the second such win in eight months).

The store owner said the bonus will fund inventory and equipment upgrades.

The 33rd Cal Poly Open House and 84th Poly Royal Rodeo kicked off on Thursday at Spanos Stadium and college rodeo athletes from the West Coast are competing for a championship title while the event will run rain or shine through Saturday.

Cal Poly Beach Volleyball hosts the Center of Effort Challenge today at Swanson Beach Volleyball Complex at 1:45 p.m. The Mustangs, ranked No. 6 (21-5 record), will face Arizona State, UCLA and Cal Berkeley as part of their postseason preparation.

Cal Poly Men’s Basketball will lose star guard Hamad Mousa as he enters the transfer portal after a standout season averaging 20.4 points; Coach Mike DeGeorge will explore internal and transfer options to prepare for next season.