Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
The Paso Robles Lions Club has opened ticket sales for its annual chicken barbecue fundraiser set for July 11 at the Walmart parking lot, offering a meal for four from noon to 2 p.m. The $60 ticket proceeds will support scholarships and local projects — benefiting the community.
This year’s St. Fratty’s day music festival Morning on the Green cost about $1 million due to lower artist fees and reduced security expenses compared to last year; nearly 11,000 people attended and the university is planning changes for next year.
Cal Poly Jazz students and alumni lead a tight-knit community of musicians in downtown SLO that is fighting noise complaints and venue closures.
Their performances take place regularly at BA Start Arcade, Taproom, and Libertine Brewing Company — keeping local jazz alive.
Tin City will host TinSide & Out, a free open house event letting visitors explore wineries, restaurants and maker spaces on June 27 from noon to 5 p.m. The event builds on the annual Block Party to highlight local craft and creativity in the Paso Robles district.
Registration is open for Paso Robles Recreation Services summer camps for children and teens starting the week of June 8 through August.
Programs include art, sports and science (with scholarships available) as space remains limited.
Cal Poly updated antisemitism policies and formed an Antisemitism Task Force following hate incidents and a disputed ADL (D) rating.
The university will present a campus action plan to President Armstrong next month to further enhance campus support.
Cal Poly's Quarter Horse Enterprise Program is holding its 30th auction today as 22 students finish 20 weeks of daily riding and training (their hands-on learning) before selling Cal Poly-bred horses to new owners.
The event continues a long tradition of practical equine education.
Truss Wines has opened a new tasting room at its Paso Robles estate with indoor and outdoor seating and views of the vineyard and pond.
It is open Thursday through Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Arbor Road, and tasting flights cost $20 (waived with a three bottle purchase).
Tyson is an energetic Australian Kelpie/Doberman mix available for adoption at Woods Humane Society off Oklahoma Ave from Noon to 4 p.m. He has been at the shelter since January and is just over 1 year old (under 60 lbs), ready to join an active family on the Central Coast.
Cal Poly Mustangs compete in the Los Angeles NCAA Regional as the No. 3 seed after finishing the season 36 to 22.
They open against Virginia Tech following their Big West win, offering fans another chance to see college baseball in action.
Cal Poly Baseball has used a $500,000 KinaTrax system since March 2024 to analyze pitchers’ and hitters’ mechanics and boost performance at Baggett Stadium; the data-driven approach helped a pitcher reach 100 mph and improved a hitter’s average, contributing to back-to-back conference titles.
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