Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo County supervisors approved a $10 million contract with Sousa Construction to connect the Bob Jones Trail and bridge a decades-long gap between its segments; construction will occur in two phases with a groundbreaking set for September (bringing a new cycling option to the community).

Today, the Mid-State Fair starts in Paso Robles with free park-and-ride shuttles available from 4 p.m. PG&E has issued a PSPS watch due to dry, breezy weather, and tests found unsafe bacteria levels in Pismo Creek likely linked to human sewage.

Best Western Plus Black Oak in Paso Robles will celebrate its 65th anniversary on July 19 under third-generation management, marking a tradition that started in 1961 when a guest was cared for after heat exhaustion.

The family remains committed to preserving the hotel's legacy (a cornerstone of local hospitality).

SOFTEC will host a beginner-friendly artificial intelligence workshop at StoryLabs in Atascadero on Aug.

1 from 9 a.m. to noon, with Albert Qian guiding participants as they build a custom AI agent (no programming experience is needed). Registration is $149, with part of the fee benefiting local tech innovation.

PG&E shut off power for 1,197 customers around Lake Nacimiento on Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. as a safety measure against dry, windy conditions, and power was restored by 9 p.m., with most of Heritage Ranch remaining unaffected.