Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

City Farm SLO launches a new pay-what-you-can farm stand that offers discounts of up to $30 on fresh organic produce — the stand operates every Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday hours will be announced soon.

Tobin James Cellars will host its 30th annual James Gang Festival on March 20 and March 21, 2026—featuring live music, dancing, Tobin James wines, barrel samples, and food from over 20 chefs—with Friday tickets at $139 and Saturday tickets at $149.

Cuesta College opened its fall semester on August 11—with hundreds of courses, new programs, and expanded student services offered until December 12.

The college launched the Cougar FAST Way Program to help first-semester students succeed and will have food trucks on campus Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ECOSLO is inviting community members to sign up to volunteer for its annual Creeks to Coast Cleanup at multiple locations across San Luis Obispo County—this effort will help keep local waterways and parks clean.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Gifford Fire burned 130,440 acres in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties after it jumped a containment line at Hi Mountain Road near Pozo, injuring 11 people and damaging five structures.

Fire crews reached 41% containment as 4,976 firefighters battled the blaze, managed evacuations and faced up to 1 hour delays on Highway 166 — officials continue to monitor the situation.

North County Baggerz will host the Central Coast Cornhole Tournament on September 13th and 14th at the Paso Robles Event Center.

The event will offer six competitions, food, beer, and music provided by a DJ with limited RV camping available for advance package buyers.