Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
26-year-old autistic entrepreneur Trevor Dealy is expanding his artisanal soap business, Trev’s Trades, which he launched with his mother's support.
His fall line will debut next month & he is partnering with a cosmetic company to offer body butter, shower gels and sprays.
Seventeen Central Coast restaurants, including several in San Luis Obispo (local eateries), will get $5,000 grants to upgrade equipment, technology, training and cover hardship via a partnership between the California Restaurant Foundation and PG&E Corporation Foundation.
The grants are part of a larger program helping 239 restaurants in 30 counties.
Mission Community Services Corporation is marking 20 years of its Women’s Business Centers, which offer free business training and consulting to local entrepreneurs in San Luis Obispo and nearby counties.
The group launched a 20 for 20 fundraising campaign to support future workshops and mentorship programs.
Transitions-Mental Health Association will host its annual Trunks of Treasure fundraiser at Filipponi Ranch Winery on Sept.
27 at 2 p.m.– guests will sample local wine, appetizers and join a treasure hunt, while proceeds support over 40 programs for mental health, wellness and recovery in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara counties.
Cal Poly volleyball will face No. 1 Texas A&M at the invitational in College Station on Saturday, Aug.
29, and the Mustangs look to test their lineup against the reigning national champion (with additional games against Grand Canyon University and Arkansas State scheduled for the weekend).
Boxer JJ Subia won the (WBC Boxing Championship) with a unanimous decision over Gabriel Torres at the annual Butterfly Brawl in Paso Robles.
The bout (which raised funds for Teen Cancer America) marked a successful comeback for Subia after his first professional loss.
Cal Poly football will host its first nationally televised home game on ESPN today at Mustang Memorial Field at 7:05 p.m. The game will honor late John Madden with free merchandise, a halftime ceremony retiring his No. 74, and a showcase of the new $45M training facility.
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