Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

The San Luis Obispo High School Ceramics Club hosted its Empty Bowls fundraiser Thursday to raise money for 40 Prado Homeless Services Center.

Students crafted and sold bowls with soup, showcased artwork, and featured a jazz band for the event (a collective effort by dozens of students).

Cal Poly clubs bring a circus feel to campus as students practice juggling on Thursdays on Dexter Lawn and try acro yoga on Sundays in the Recreation Center mat room.

Participants learn new skills and build an inclusive community through these free gatherings.

At Wednesday's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District honored longtime volunteer Vickie Werling with the Key to the District award.

Werling has supported high school athletics, coached volleyball, and led projects (including community events) that benefit students and families.

In April 2022, Cal Poly alumnus Victor Glover met with campus leaders and a student recruit while sharing his space journey and recalling a sealed ISS-sourced bag with a Cal Poly flag, crediting his athletic background for preparing him to pilot the Artemis II mission.

A mild winter and abundant trees have spurred a rise in parasitic hover flies (moscas cernidoras) around downtown, prompting business owners to use screens and fans to keep storefronts welcoming.

Experts say extra warmth and more aphids help fly numbers grow before summer.

Local reviewers compared five San Luis Obispo taquerías by sampling carne asada, al pastor, and chicken tacos using consistent criteria — flavor, price, and atmosphere.

They rated La Botana 805 Tacos as the best option at $3 per taco for its authentic taste and generous portions.

Hercules, a playful Irish setter-golden retriever mix and certified service animal, now serves as Cal Poly's Director of Player Morale at the Beach Volleyball team in San Luis Obispo, where his presence lifts spirits at practices and games.