Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
🏘️ Community
Atascadero Colony Days Parade and Fall Festival will be held downtown on November 15 as the event moves from its usual October schedule.
Organizers—partnering with En Fuego Events and the City—say the change will combine floats, bands, and carnival rides to boost participation and honor a 51-year tradition.
🎭 Culture
Ebony Ethiopian Cuisine is San Luis Obispo’s only African restaurant run by Feben Teffera and her team that serves vegan, gluten-free Ethiopian dishes, including fresh Injera.
The restaurant is seeking a new location after its Network shopping center lease ends in December — a move that many locals hope will keep the community spirit alive.
Hispanic Heritage Month started on September 15 and gives residents a time to honor culture, history — and traditions like food that bring families together on the Central Coast.
Local stories from Santa Maria show pride in Latin roots as celebrations continue until October 15.
🏛️ Government
Nearly 4,000 PG&E customers lost power from rural San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay on Monday morning — causing Cuesta College to close temporarily.
PG&E crews restored power for most customers, though 72 still remained without power and Templeton’s outage for 282 customers was expected to be fixed by 6:15 p.m.
Tyler Brewer has joined the race for District Four Supervisor to represent areas from Nipomo to Arroyo Grande while drivers face delays on Hollister Avenue today and tomorrow due to road work.
Santa Maria police arrested 11 drivers at a DUI checkpoint over the weekend—county officials have cut fees for affordable housing and allocated funds for a new bridge on Cecchetti Road as Grover Beach hosted its annual Dune Run.
California Men's Colony Lt. Raymond Siorida received a Medal of Valor Silver Star for saving a driver's life on September 12 when he climbed atop a runaway pickup truck on Highway 101 after a collision.
He was honored at a ceremony—held at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in Galt—for his brave act.
📰 Lifestyle
On Sept. 6, Sam Mogull of Rúakh Wines drove three hours from Paso Robles to host her first full wine release event in Woodland Hills — where 25 wine lovers sampled expressive wines including Syrah, Grenache, and Sangiovese.
She said private parties let her share more about her winemaking process and build personal connections.
🏈 Sports
Cal Poly Volleyball returned home for the Mustang Invitational during Week of Welcome and won all three matches to change its record from three wins and three losses to six wins and three losses.
The team beat Northern Colorado, UC Berkeley, and San Jose State — and will compete in the SLO Classic from September 18th to 20th.
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