Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Trader Joe’s will open its new Paso Robles store next Thursday at 8 a.m. at Golden Hills Plaza — adjacent to TJ Maxx — and will be the county’s fourth location.

Trader Joe’s will open its first Paso Robles store on Thursday, July 23 at 8 a.m. at 2457 Golden Hill Road in Golden Hills Plaza (just off Highway 46) and will feature a reusable bag giveaway and product samples for customers.

California Mid-State Fair honored local cattlemen, cattlewomen, and agriculturalists on Thursday evening during Cattlemen and Farmers Day with a steak dinner and awards; Dale Evenson, Nicole Nicholson, and John Lacey received top honors, and the fair will continue until July 26.

In June, the county unemployment rate rose from 3.6% to 4.3% as the local workforce increased from 132,300 to 132,400, with wholesale trade, business services & private education and health services losing 100 jobs each while accommodation added 100 jobs.

This trend follows nearly half a year of falling rates.

Woods Humane Society (in San Luis Obispo) features Stitch, a three-year-old dog who loves cuddling and treats.

Those seeking a loyal companion can visit the shelter to see if he is the perfect addition to their family.

Windfall Farms (724-acre estate once owned by Alex Trebek) in Paso Robles will be auctioned next month during Monterey Car Week, with bidding opening Aug.

5 and ending Aug. 15.