Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market was ranked number 9 nationwide by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Held every Thursday at 6 p.m. on Higuera Street, it features over 100 vendors and draws thousands each week.

The 5th San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Rodeo returns at the Paso Robles Fairgrounds starting Thursday, May 7 with a new Marketplace; bull riders and concerts with Casey Donahew (local Casey Anglin opening) are scheduled on May 8, and finals and music featuring Gunnar Latham are set for May 9.

Local residents enjoyed SLO EarthFest on Saturday at Santa Rosa Park, where funk-rock music and booths offered hands-on climate solutions.

Organized by the SLO Climate Coalition, the free annual event revived Earth Day traditions with interactive activities (including educational displays) for all ages.

Hearst San Simeon State Park seeks volunteers as school group docents for field trips at Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery; applications are due by June 10 and training includes a Zoom session on July 9 plus two in-person sessions in July and September (volunteers should be comfortable with outdoor work).

After multiple storms this April, rainfall totals across SLO County were well above average, with areas like Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo receiving extra inches, and local reservoirs remain healthy (data compiled through April 27).

Caltrans expects delays with a lane closure on Route 227 between Buckley Road and Maxwellton Street this week — crews are repairing Peachy Canyon Road in Cayucos causing similar hold-ups.

In San Luis Obispo’s Welcome Home Village, housing units nearing completion may welcome residents this spring.

The Sheriff's Office participated in the Oak Shores Community Firewise Safety and Boat Safety Event, where Commander Sandra Arauza and Resident Senior Deputy Tyler Hammon explained how to use Smart911 + shared fire and boat safety tips with residents.

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services reminds property owners to clear vegetation and debris per the City’s Weed Abatement Ordinance—inspections will begin May 12 and cover all parts of each property to reduce fire hazards.

California Representative Salud Carbajal has secured over $4.1 million to improve Port San Luis and support Morro Bay Harbor dredging (scheduled for May) so the harbors can better face big ocean waves.

Cal Poly wide receiver Michael Briscoe signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent and will head to Seattle to compete for a roster spot — he becomes the second Mustang to join a 53-man NFL roster in consecutive seasons.

Cal Poly Mustangs won the Big West beach volleyball championship on Friday at the Swanson Beach Volleyball Complex — sweeping teams from Hawai’i and Long Beach in dominant matches.

The team now sets its sights on the NCAA tournament in Gulf Shores.