Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo officials celebrated the opening of Welcome Home Village during a ribbon cutting.

The grant-funded project will offer 40 permanent and 14 interim units for unhoused residents along the Bob Jones Trail, and they will begin moving in over the next few weeks (staff will provide 24/7 support).

An international team ran through San Luis Obispo Tuesday, June 9 as part of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, covering 93 miles from Santa Maria to Paso Robles along Route 1.

Organizers said the event—featuring community visits with schools and youth groups—encouraged unity in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Discounted daily admission tickets for the California Mid-State Fair are now available at participating Farm Supply stores in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande and Santa Maria.

The fair will open July 15 and run for 12 days with a Back to the ’80s theme.

Morro Bay Art Association will host Art in the Park during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekends at Morro Bay Park (750 Harbor St.) The free event will feature over 100 artists to support local art programs.

Mini Nova will kick off the summer concert series at City Park at Spring and 12th on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. Free weekly concerts continue through Aug.

20 (except July 2 and July 23), hosted by the Paso Robles REC Foundation with beverage sales supporting local park improvements.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy’s Training Ship Golden Bear began its final (65‑day) voyage from Vallejo with over 300 cadets (on a summer sea term), calling at San Diego, Tahiti, Fiji, and Honolulu.

It will return in July and be replaced later this year by the new Training Ship Golden State.

Registration remains open for College for Kids Junior Camps at Cuesta College's North County Campus in Paso Robles where children ages 6 to 12 will enjoy hands-on learning in science + technology every week until July 16.

Scholarships are available for qualifying families to increase access to these educational experiences.

Helitanker 7PJ, a CH-47D Chinook, has arrived at Paso Robles Air Attack Base under an exclusive-use contract for the 2026 fire season and will be available from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily to support nighttime wildfire response throughout the county.

Cal Poly walk-ons Avery Knapp and Cayden Ward overcame uncertain roles to earn scholarships and crucial playing time.

Knapp managed rigorous schedules while Ward now leads with 14.5 points per game (after turning down offers from other teams), proving commitment turns challenge into success.

The Mission Prep softball team overcame a shortage of players to win the CIF championship at Fresno State + mark its first appearance in states; players credited coach Sheila McGuire for her strong support + their team effort.