Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Christy Holman has been named the principal of Pat Butler Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year—she served as interim principal this year and has over 10 years of experience in the district.

Hope Family Wines has added beekeeping at its estate vineyard in Paso Robles to boost pollinator populations and produce organic honey as part of its switch to regenerative organic farming—five new hives have been installed and nearly 1,000 native flowering plants are being planted with a state grant.

The 2024-2025 Grand Jury report on San Luis Obispo County detention facilities found that all inspected sites (including a state prison, local detention centers, and the county jail and juvenile hall) were well-managed and professionally staffed, and the report offered no recommendations.

The Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Department will hold a Wildland EMT and paramedic training on May 1 and May 2 that includes land navigation, mapping, radio procedures, and multiple medical scenarios in Montebello Oaks open space area from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—Mercy 34 will provide air ambulance support. Residents are urged to review wildfire preparedness guidelines from the Ready, Set, Go program.

Milo, a 4-year-old purebred cocker spaniel from Novy’s Ark Dog Rescue and Adoption, does well with people and children and walks nicely on a leash.

Previously an outdoor-only dog, he is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations—he is best suited as the only pet due to resource guarding.