Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Woods Humane Society accepts pet contest entries for its fourth annual calendar from Sept.

1 through Sept. 20, with entries raising at least $25 securing a feature in the 2027 print calendar and winners to be honored at the Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival on Oct. 24 (San Luis Obispo).

Wildfires in Monterey County burned tens of thousands of acres, prompting evacuations & road closures along Highway 1.

Early Thursday, one northern section reopened while closures from the county line north continue to limit access to local attractions.

The Morro Bay National Estuary Program has opened a new bilingual interactive exhibit on eelgrass at its Nature Center (601 Embarcadero) to teach visitors about the plant’s role in supporting local wildlife and cleaning water; the exhibit is free and open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As summer fades and the busy holiday season nears, Meritage Asset Management Group advises residents to review financial statements, retirement contributions, and insurance policies to catch tax opportunities and rebalance investments.

Residents are urged to consult financial professionals for tailored advice + secure a confident year ahead.

Rusty is a two-year-old cat who loves cuddles and talks a lot.

He arrived two months ago at Woods Humane Society's North County Cattery from a shelter that was full and now needs a caring home with room to explore (ideal for indoor-outdoor living).

Cal Poly football kicked off coach Tim Skipper’s era with a win over Idaho at Mustang Memorial Field that drew a record 11,186 fans and ended with a thrilling play that ignited campus celebration + renewed hope.

The team showed a focused game plan that set high hopes.