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San Luis Obispo
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arroyo Grande City Council voted to approve a proposal for a mural at Monarch Books that features Central Coast imagery and a 'What’s your story?' theme — final approval is still pending. KSBY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gorjana opened its first county store Monday on Higuera Street in downtown SLO in a former Bluemercury space. The Laguna Beach brand, known for laid back elegance, offers versatile jewelry and operates from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Mustang News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly students will vote from Tuesday, Apr. 21 at 8 a.m. until Thursday, Apr. 23 at 8 a.m. via the Cal Poly portal to elect ASI Board of Directors and a president, with candidates (from several colleges) outlining plans to boost diversity, transparency, and mentorship. Mustang News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The county held a community engagement meeting Monday to outline its five-phase desalination project funded by a USBR WaterSMART grant aimed at boosting water conservation during droughts — it will host another discussion today at 6 p.m. at Ramona Garden Park Center for those wanting to join the conversation. KSBY
- ➤ A wildfire burning in California Valley burned 38 acres and reached 40% containment Monday morning, following a 20-acre fire report off Highway 58 near California Trail Sunday night (dubbed the Helios Fire) with no injuries or structures damaged. CalCoast News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly football held an open practice at Spanos Stadium Friday at 6 p.m., giving fans a first look at the new team under coach Tim Skipper — players practiced drills, gave autographs and prepared for a season opener on Aug. 28. Mustang News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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