Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo officials warn that all fireworks are banned in unincorporated areas during the Fourth of July weekend and voters are advised to review eight local measures ahead of November; meanwhile, Paso Robles' Maddi Gordon became the eighth woman to win a Top Fuel race in NHRA history.

A new two-acre Chumash Heritage Garden opens today at the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden with over 40 native species that hold special meaning to the Chumash people — a milestone in a multi-year effort to honor indigenous traditions.

32 high school girls joined Camp Cinder from June 29 to July 2 to learn firefighting and fire service careers; the free four-day program features hands-on training at Cal Poly, CAL FIRE facilities plus Avila Beach.

San Luis Obispo County Animal Services advises pet owners to update identification and follow safety tips as Fourth of July celebrations approach; recommendations include keeping pets indoors during fireworks, scheduling early walks, and providing cool water and shade to prevent heat stress.

Cal Poly’s top scorers Hamad Mousa and Cayden Ward will return for their junior season — a decision that boosts the Mustangs’ outlook in the Big West — after Peter Bandelj transferred to Nevada.

Paso Robles native Maddi Gordon won her first Top Fuel race on Sunday at Norwalk's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

The 22-year-old moved to fourth in the standings and celebrated with her father, three-time champion Doug Gordon—marking them as the fifth father-daughter pair to win at the same event.