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San Luis Obispo
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City Farm SLO is hosting its 5th Annual Sheep Shearing Shindig & Ag Festival on Saturday, May 9, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can watch a sheep shearing demo, join in farm games and hayride tours, enjoy live music, and taste local farm to table foods free of charge. Mustang News
- ➤ Nearly 100 community members gathered on Wednesday at Dallidet Adobe and Gardens for the annual Better Together Community Luncheon, where nonprofit representatives + faith leaders joined with public officials to build stronger community ties. Paso Robles Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The California Mid-State Fair announced the winners of its 2026 Central Coast Home Winemaking Competition today at the Paso Robles Event Center, awarding Ronald Besser Best of Show & Best Red Wine, Ben Hoover Best White Wine, and Frederick Carbone Best Rosé. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Country music artist Aaron Watson will perform at BarrelHouse Brewing Co. in Paso Robles on June 13 at 6 p.m. as part of his Horse Named Texas Tour following the release of his latest album. Paso Robles Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly students lost access to Canvas after a ransomware attack that may have exposed their names, email addresses, and student IDs, and Instructure is working to restore the platform while officials urge caution for phishing attempts. Mustang News
- ➤ In Paso Robles, the school district honored its 2026 Employees of the Year with Teacher Alex Huggins (Lewis Flamson Junior High School) named Teacher of the Year and other staff recognized for leadership and support. Paso Robles Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cuesta College will host a Senior Wellness Fair on Tuesday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Paso Robles Senior Center, where Licensed Vocational Nursing students will offer health screenings and wellness resources for seniors. Paso Robles Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly women’s tennis star Alexandra Ozerets broke the program record for most career singles wins during a match against U.T. Arlington in late March. She ended her career with 58 wins and credited her strong self-belief and team focus for the achievement. Mustang News
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