Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
CDFW cited two unlicensed individuals for collecting 351 striped shore crabs at Estero Bluffs State Park in San Luis Obispo County—281 over the legal limit—and returned all the crabs to the ocean.
Cuesta College’s 2026 Student Annual Art Exhibition runs from today through May 22 at the Harold J.
Miossi Art Gallery on campus, featuring original work by Fine Arts students with an opening reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Registration is open for the monthly Cinema Club film screening of Hamnet (2026) at the Paso Robles City Library on April 24 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The event includes a screening, discussion, and snacks.
Cal Poly’s Poly Royal Rodeo returned to Spanos Stadium this past weekend after a seven-year break, drawing over 12,000 fans for rodeo competitions and special entertainment.
Renovations improved access for more students to join the festivities.
By the Sea Productions will stage Neil Simon's California Suite as its spring show at 545 Shasta Ave. in Morro Bay, running from April 24 through May 10.
The production features a director workshop where new board members will each direct a scene from the comedy-drama.
Cal Poly’s PolySat Lab launched its 13th CubeSat at 4 a.m. on March 30 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, giving students valuable space research experience.
The team now monitors the SAL-E satellite from the ground station as part of its ongoing project.
Cal Poly has over 23,000 students who say small classes, campus clubs, and nearby nature make it a great choice.
Many students (including freshmen and transfers) say the school offers a special home for learning and growing.
A portion of Oceano Dunes is temporarily closed to off-roading to protect sensitive habitat, officials said.
Visitors must follow posted signs (for safety and recovery) as the restricted area supports environmental management.
On Wednesday, Morro Bay Harbor received $4,144,000 in federal funds for dredging while Port San Luis got $23,000 for breakwater maintenance.
Officials said the funding will support safe navigation for commercial + emergency vessels.
The historic Mid-Higuera Bypass Project is now finished in San Luis Obispo and increased flood capacity by 40% along South Higuera Street between Madonna and Marsh.
City officials say new channels will help reduce future flooding & protect local homes and businesses.
Cal Poly Baseball won 7-3 over Pepperdine to bounce back from an earlier sweep by Oregon State — the win secured their third midweek victory and the season series ahead of a Friday game at 6 p.m. against UC San Diego.
Cal Poly’s men's basketball team lost three key players—Mousa, Ward, and Bandelj—to the transfer portal, leaving the Mustangs to rely on younger players next season.
The change may affect their plans in the Big West.
The Shooting Stars from AYSO Region 599 finished third at the Western States Championships (Mar.
14-15) after an undefeated run that included a dramatic shootout win when Ruby scored, capping a season with only one loss and strong teamwork in local youth soccer.
Cal Poly Men's Tennis ended their road trip with a 4-1 loss to UC Irvine, snapping an undefeated streak in conference play.
They will play UC Santa Barbara at home later this week, with the outcome affecting their conference seeding.
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