Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

At the California Men’s Colony, over 80 inmates received nationally accredited job certifications with former graduate Justin Ennis sharing his experience.

Southbound Highway 101 near Goleta will see lane closures until mid-October for drainage work, and Cal Poly Athletic Director Don Oberhelman and his wife donated $250,000 to the Madden Football Center where construction is underway, while Santa Barbara authorities charged Sable Offshore Corp. for environmental violations, advocates pressed for better crosswalk safety for blind residents, and a Morro Bay High flag football team finished a perfect season—these stories show ongoing efforts and challenges in our region.

Meridian Station 52 reopened on Friday, Sept.

19 after a remodel that included new cabinetry and ADA accessibility upgrades—its water system also received improvements with San Luis Obispo County Public Works to address water quality issues.

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport will close to all air traffic on Monday, Sept.22 at 7 a.m. and reopen on Wednesday, Sept.24 at 2 p.m. The taxiway project (a $16.5 million investment) will reconfigure key intersections to boost aircraft movement and safety (with FAA and county funds).

Noble, a 6-year-old nearly 80-pound dog who was transferred from the county shelter when more huskies were in residence, has been at Woods Humane Society since April and loves to play, cuddle, and cool off by the A/C—Lennon, a 4-month-old puppy rescued after a rough ear crop, arrived last week and shows a sweet personality for his future forever home.

Senior Pipen Came led the Bearcats at the Morro Bay Invitational with a top cross country performance—while senior Mekenzie Gearhart shot a 49 on 9 holes in her first golf match to help secure a league win in Nipomo and Caylee Lamb made key tackles at the Lompoc Tournament.

Cal Poly Athletic Director Don Oberhelman and his wife donated $250,000 to the John Madden Football Center ahead of his retirement on Sept.

17. The contribution adds to funds for the $45 million, two-story project that is set to finish by the end of 2025 — officials say it will support the football program with new training and office spaces.