Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Women in Olive Oil hosted its first annual retreat at Paso Robles Inn, gathering 17 olive oil industry experts to network and learn about agriculture — which included a farm-to-table dinner, wine tasting, and a visit to Olia Farms — in a multi-session event that focused on education and connection.

On May 7, the Paso Lotus Club led a drive from Paloma Creek Park in Atascadero east on Highway 58 and Highway 229 before stopping at Pig Iron restaurant in Templeton where members shared lunch.

Seven Lotus cars joined the scenic ride including a yellow Super 7 and a silver Emira.

On Sunday afternoon, crews responded to a vehicle fire that ignited a 5-acre vegetation fire near Chimney Rock Road west of Nacimiento Lake Drive, prompting road closures and deployment of engines and aircraft while no injuries or property damage were reported.

Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County rose 21 cents to $6.29 per gallon last week amid global supply concerns (uncertainty over the war in Iran) according to AAA, while GasBuddy data shows cheaper fuel in Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande, and other areas.