Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

ECHO and CoastHills Credit Union have partnered to launch a month-long towel drive supporting locals facing homelessness through July — donations are being accepted at the CoastHills branch, at ECHO sites in Atascadero and Paso Robles, or during the Atascadero Chamber Mixer.

Firestone Walker released its new 2025 Firestone Mixed Pack featuring four hop forward beers that show its West Coast heritage and brewing innovation.

The pack includes award winning entries like Firestone IPA and Union Jack — it is available in all its markets.

Deputies are investigating a burglary at a residence on the 200 block of Calle Arroyo in Shandon that occurred around 10 a.m. on July 1 and resulted in significant personal property loss, with video footage released showing suspects and a black Hyundai Sonata with chrome trim—if anyone recognizes the individuals or vehicle, they are asked to call the non-emergency line.

Stefan Podell, board president of the San Luis Obispo Symphony, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Most Valuable Player Volunteer Award by the Association of California Symphony Orchestras.

The award will be presented at its annual conference (Aug. 7 to 9) in Costa Mesa.

Templeton Performing Arts Center rebranded its look to boost community and touring productions in North San Luis Obispo County (the new identity features a fresh logo, updated website and revised messaging designed to attract more visitors).

A Consumer Affairs report finds that San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria rank among the least affordable U.S. cities for buying a home.

Buyers in San Luis Obispo need to earn $293,793 a year to afford a typical home — a sharp contrast to the local median income of about $91,000.

Former Cal Poly pitcher Bryan Woo was named to the American League All-Star team on July 6, making him the first Mustang honored since 2018.

He will travel to Atlanta on July 15 to play at Truist Park — a milestone following his strong season with a 2.75 ERA for the Mariners — as he looks to build on his success this summer.

Cal Poly Men’s Soccer has released its 2025 season schedule, which includes eight home games and key matchups.

The Mustangs will start on the road at San Jose State on Aug. 21, open at home against San Francisco on Sept. 11, and host UC Santa Barbara in the Blue-Green Rivalry on Oct. 18 — with the Big West Tournament set to begin in early November.