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San Luis Obispo
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Maria Elks Rodeo returns for its 83rd year as volunteers + local families join efforts to set up rodeo contests and community traditions for a multi-day event on the central coast. The event is expected to draw thousands and showcase local pride. KSBY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Villain Bakery offers creative pastries at its pop-up on Marsh Street and will host its next event on May 30 at 10 a.m.+ Owned by the Quirk siblings of Linnaea’s Cafe, the innovative spot experiments with treats like banana danish and plans to expand to three days per week. Mustang News
- ➤ Three Central Coast grocery stores, including California Fresh Market in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach's outlet, and El Rancho Market in Solvang, are closed due to a serious computer system issue that halted operations, with teams thanking customers for patience & promising updates until it is resolved. KSBY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for the tribute band Killer Queen go on sale May 29 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster — the band will perform Queen's classic hits at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on Oct. 4. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ The California Mid-State Fair returns to Paso Robles from July 15-26 with a ‘Back to the ’80s’ theme that offers concerts, carnival rides, themed activities, and discounts; the Michelob Ultra Concert Series begins July 14 with Chris Stapleton + Molly Tuttle. Paso Robles Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly students are using the Poly Pups club to train guide dog puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind, exposing them to campus life and basic obedience training. The hands-on program gives students real-world experience with service animals. Mustang News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Atascadero Fire Chief Michael McCain died peacefully on May 17. The fire department will lead a procession with his family from Chapel of the Roses to Pine Mountain Cemetery at 11 a.m., and the family invites the public to wear Hawaiian-themed attire. CalCoast News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly won the 2025-2026 Dennis Farrell Big West Commissioner’s Cup by scoring a record 163.3 points, breaking its previous mark of 149.9 points. The Mustangs secured 10 conference titles and will see baseball and track and field compete in NCAA tournaments next week. Mustang News
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