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San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County announced a summer Builder’s Brew event series at ReStore locations in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. The free sessions include morning coffee and evening beverages on June 22, 23, 29, and 30 to connect community builders with housing efforts. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ The National Association of Letter Carriers is running its 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive this Saturday, May 9, where residents can leave non-perishable food at their mailboxes (effort coordinated with the Postal Service for local food banks to fight hunger). KSBY-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, May 4, seven Cal Poly student teams premiered short films at Cal Poly Short Cuts as part of the International SLO Film Festival — the Fremont Theater was packed with viewers who stayed for a Q&A session to celebrate local filmmaking. Mustang News
- ➤ California Mid-State Fair announced its 2Fer Tuesday promotion providing buy-one-get-one free season admission passes each Tuesday in May, starting May 5. Passes (adult $80, youth $40) offer access to the 12-day fair at Paso Robles Event Center from July 15 through 26. Paso Robles Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly architecture students are competing in Design Village at Poly Canyon where they build and live in self-made structures in 48 hours, using creative design to overcome onsite challenges (like weather and terrain). Mustang News
- ➤ Cadet Squadron 103 of Civil Air Patrol hosted an open house Tuesday in San Luis Obispo for teens (aged 12-18) to explore aviation, leadership, emergency services and STEM education opportunities, while Cadet Captain Noah Frago said new cadets can join any Tuesday (offering community service and college resume skills). KSBY
- ➤ Cal Poly student Tanner Schindler, a third-year political science major and ASI chief of staff, was elected ASI president with his term set to begin on June 15. In an extensive interview, he said he will work to bring more affordable meal options and clearer advising for students during the campus’s shift to a semester system + strengthen student support. Mustang News
- ➤ The Paso Robles school district said a rumor about a student being drugged in a restroom is not true. The district said it uses strict drug prevention methods (like vape detectors, random K9 searches, and police oversight) to keep students safe. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Cal Poly's Green Campus team opened The Loop, a free on-campus thrift store offering clothing, kitchenware and school supplies at Cal Poly Surplus in Building 82 off Mt Bishop Rd Friday. The pop-up, which helped 65 visitors on opening day, will return on May 8 for donations + exchanges. Mustang News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Behavioral Health Department is hosting three events during May + a mental health resource fair at SLO Farmers Market on May 7, an Out of Darkness Walk at Cal Poly on May 16, and a Bike Breakfast on May 19 from 7 to 9 a.m. to foster community support. Paso Robles Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dharma Yoga Loft opened a new studio in Templeton at 624 S. Main, expanding its wellness offerings with classes such as non-heated and hot yoga. The studio now adds new options (Barre Sculpt and TRX) to support community demand for varied fitness and wellness experiences. Paso Robles Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly has begun building Vista Meadows, a 34-home staff housing project at Grand Ave’s campus entrance to ease faculty housing shortages. The three-phase development starts in July and finishes in November — including Slack Street upgrades to reduce traffic and improve safety. Mustang News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly Track and Field set five program records and won seven events at the Fresno State Invite on Friday and Saturday. The Mustangs will have one more meet at the Franson Last Chance Invite before they head to the Big West Championships on May 15-16. Mustang News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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