Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

SLO Regional Rideshare will kick off Bike Month on May 1 with a party at Bang the Drum Brewery—featuring tie-dye and helmet decorating stations—and a speech from Mayor Erica A.

Stewart. Other events include Bike to School Day on May 7, Bike in Movie on May 9, Bike to Work Week from May 12 to May 16 with prize trips log, and a concluding bike breakfast on May 29.

The CDCR Parole Board confirmed this week that convicted child murderer Herbert David Brown III from Paso Robles will be granted early parole for the 2013 killing of his 22-month-old daughter, despite strong protests from the district attorney and her surviving family—his release date has not yet been set.

The San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra will perform its 'Hands Across the Sea' concert on May 4 at 3 p.m. at the Harold J.

Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center at Cuesta College – guest artist Chris Woodruff will join the orchestra to play wind band pieces under conductor Jennifer Martin.

California's economy officially became the world's fourth largest on April 23 as data from the International Monetary Fund and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed a $4.1 trillion GDP surpassing Japan's $4.02 trillion.

Governor Newsom said the state's growth is strong—yet federal tariff measures threaten progress—and a lawsuit filed last week seeks to stop these tariffs.

Every Friday, SLO County Animal Services Shelter features Pearl (a four-year-old chihuahua mix who loves to cuddle and show tricks).

Woods Humane Society spotlights Champagne (an eight-week-old chihuahua puppy from a litter with wine-themed names) in its weekly pet adoption feature.

Brittany Malone Thompson—who has over 15 years of wine industry experience—has joined Vineyard Professional Real Estate to guide buyers and sellers in wine country.

She will focus on the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area as the firm continues to serve both lifestyle and institutional buyers.