Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
On April 11, Tackitt Family Vineyards hosted its 15th annual Warriors Helping Warriors event at its Paso Robles estate, raising over $200,000 for the EOD Warrior Foundation, which supports active-duty and veteran EOD personnel + their families.
The Boys and Girls Clubs held Back A Youth Night in Paso Robles on Thursday, pairing club members and local leaders for fun, food, and prize giveaways.
Future events are planned for May 28 at Ron Estabillo Clubhouse in Guadalupe (Sept. 24 at Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria).
Over the weekend, enjoy a busy slate of Central Coast events, including Paso Robles Children’s Day egg hunt (free admission), Arroyo Grande’s centennial celebration, a taco fest and LEGO build at Solvang Park, a scenic trail run in Orcutt, and a wine tasting and choral performance in San Luis Obispo.
Peachy Canyon Winery named Paul Sowerby its new general manager this week.
Sowerby, with 25 years of regional wine experience from Adelaida Vineyards & Winery and Justin Vineyards, will guide the family-owned winery into its next phase.
Edward Jones financial advisor Matt Oppedahl in Templeton was named one of the 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors by Forbes+SHOOK and ranked No. 242 for Southern California.
He has served local investors for 26 years.
Sabor & Sazón is hosting Noche de Sabor, a winemaker dinner showcasing Paso Robles wines and Spanish heritage at 841 13th St on Thursday, May 14th at 5:30 p.m. Menu courses by Chef Jorge will pair Spanish inspired dishes with select wines for 185 dollars per person, and reservations are required.
Keyes Canyon Press in Paso Robles announced that Olive Groves & Alibis by L.G.
Reed will be released on May 1. The mystery novel follows Rose MacGillivray as she uncovers secrets at a local art gallery.
The eighth Central Coast Cider Festival will occur Saturday, Apr.
25 at Sunken Gardens in Atascadero from noon to 4 p.m. Over 20 cider producers, local craft breweries, food vendors, and live music will offer cider tastings and special VIP experiences for enthusiasts.
Almond Acres Charter Academy students will perform Mary Poppins Jr. on Apr.
24 and Apr. 25 in the school’s multipurpose room, showcasing middle and elementary talent (a 60-minute show) to the public. Presale tickets are $10 and will be available online with tickets at the door if not sold out.
Paso Robles High School will hold a ribbon cutting for its new Agriculture Barn on Apr.
24 at 3:30 p.m.—the enclosed, temperature-regulated facility will support animal care, student projects and youth clinics.
Cal Poly students will vote for Tanner Schinderle in the ASI election from Apr.
21, 8 a.m. to Apr. 23, 8 a.m. as the endorsement board praises his campus service experience — a key factor in his plans to expand student services.
Two Mustang Media Group leaders moderated the ASI Presidential debate on April 16 at Cal Poly, ensuring unbiased coverage before the student election.
Voting begins next Tuesday at 8 a.m. via the campus portal for all eligible students.
Cal Poly Women’s Tennis beat UC Riverside 7-0 at home (their first sweep since February) and will play UC Santa Barbara on Saturday at Ronca Tennis Center at 1 p.m. to decide their playoff seeding.
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