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San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Luna Cafe, a pop-up coffee shop started by two Cal Poly students in San Luis Obispo, runs on weekends and serves quality drinks made with beans from small diverse suppliers (including a Native American-owned roaster) to build community. Mustang News
- ➤ Pismo Beach officials opened a new police and fire station this week to boost public safety, while Surf Beach's temporary fishing ban to protect snowy plovers has drawn local criticism, and a community book drive in Oceano provided hundreds of free books to encourage student literacy. KSBY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Victor Glover, a 1999 Cal Poly graduate and former wrestler, shared a cherished Cal Poly flag from space during a lunch meeting with coach Jon Sioredas and recruit Adam Kemp in April 2022 — before piloting Artemis II on a historic 10-day mission around the Moon. Mustang News
- ➤ Tanner Schinderle won the ASI president race at Cal Poly with 4,103 votes and now meets with ASI leadership to plan his upcoming term. His campaign involved weeks of engaging students on campus and via social media. Mustang News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Integrated Waste Management Authority will launch its Recycling Ambassadors Program on June 30 to recruit volunteers who will help sort waste and promote composting at local events across the county (from Nipomo to Cambria). Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ A warm winter and growing aphid numbers are expected to trigger a surge of hoverflies downtown as summer approaches; local business owners are using mesh-door curtains, fans and even electric fly swatters to keep insects away. Mustang News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ At its May 6 meeting, the county community college district Board of Trustees announced that Cuesta College earned an Aa1 bond rating from Moody’s, reflecting strong financial management and ongoing campus projects. The refinancing is expected to save taxpayers about $2.7 million over time by replacing higher-interest debt with lower-interest bonds. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Edward Jones Financial Advisor Natali Sanchez explains that $1 million may fall short for retirement expenses and urges residents to set realistic budgets by factoring in everyday costs + healthcare. She advises starting savings early, controlling debt, and investing to meet a target calculated by multiplying annual needs by 25. Paso Robles Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Paso Robles held feedback on May 12 outside City Hall for the proposed North River Road Multiuse Trail and continue outreach today at Cuesta College North County Campus Library + residents may share their views online to guide the trail design and grant funding. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ On April 6, Congressman Panetta visited local business Flush Packaging in Paso Robles to review its eco-friendly design process that has eliminated 4.4 million sqft of bubble wrap. Founded by local entrepreneurs, the company now serves over 20,000 small businesses nationwide. Paso Robles Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The California Department of Public Health confirmed that four residents were monitored after potential exposure to Andes hantavirus, with three exposed on a cruise ship and one on a flight, and officials say the risk remains extremely low as two residents returned home while two underwent evaluation in Nebraska. Paso Robles Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Woods Humane Society is featuring Soufflé, a 3-year-old French bulldog known for her affectionate and playful nature who is ready for adoption. Shelter staff say she does best in a quiet home without small children or other animals. Paso Robles Daily News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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