Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Dot is a playful, under-one-year-old kitten available for adoption from North County Paws Cause in Paso Robles.

She needs a home where someone is available most times — she costs $150 and is spayed, vaccinated, and house-trained.

The El Monte Estates neighborhood in Atascadero earned Firewise USA recognition after residents worked with fire officials to complete a wildfire risk assessment and formulate a three-year mitigation plan (submitted on March 16).

It is the third neighborhood in Atascadero to be recognized in the past 11 months.

Traffic on Highway 41 near Cholame will see one-way reversals today and Friday, April 17 as crews install a new driveway while an asphalt mural project at Carrillo and State shifts weekday patterns for about two weeks.

Lopez Lake sits at 87% capacity after weekend storms boosted local water.

Walgreens plans to open a new store at 740 Quintana Road near Albertsons in Morro Bay, aiming to ease long pharmacy waits after last summer’s Rite Aid closure.

The company is recruiting a store manager, pharmacy manager, cashiers, and customer service associates – though no opening date was given.

A photo essay on Rodeo 2026 was released, capturing striking moments from the local rodeo at the community arena (a nod to our western heritage).

The visuals showcase the event’s vibrant spirit for local fans.

Visit SLO CAL and Firestone Walker Brewing Company launched Tapped Into SLO CAL, a five-part video series that follows brew master Matt Brynildson as he explores local backroads, coastlines, and communities and culminates with a limited-edition beer debuting at the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on May 30.

The California Mid-State Fair was nominated for Fair/Rodeo of the Year by the Academy of Country Music for its strong live music lineup (including national stars and local acts) and will run July 15 to 26, celebrating its 80th anniversary with a Back to the '80s theme.

Cal Poly Women’s Tennis ended its six-game unbeaten streak in conference matches on Sunday when UC Irvine beat them 4-3, leaving the team in second place in the Big West.

They will host UC Riverside on Wednesday and face UCSB on Saturday.

Cal Poly Baseball was swept by No. 7 Oregon State over the weekend as the Mustangs struggled against top-ranked pitching, scoring 11 runs in three games.

The team will play a single game against Pepperdine on Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. to regain momentum.