Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
Community Radio will host a benefit screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail on Monday, Oct.
26 at the historic Bay Theatre in Morro Bay. Doors open at 5 p.m. for pre-show activities (tickets cost $15 in advance) with a medieval costume contest and food available.
On Sept. 26, families will enjoy the annual September Scramble at Laguna Lake Golf Course, an imaginative obstacle course with over 25 challenges for kids 5 and up + adults.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registration at $20 per child and a $50 family cap.
The California Association of Winegrape Growers announced that J.
Lohr Vineyards & Wines is the 2027 Grower of the Year and Jeff Bitter is the 2027 Leader of the Year. The awards will be presented at the Awards of Excellence Reception on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. in Sacramento.
The California State Parks Foundation has extended its State Park Photography contest deadline through Sept.
30, inviting photographers to capture diverse park scenes in categories such as scenic landscapes and wildlife. Winners will receive a membership and a spot in the 2028 State Parks Calendar (eligibility details apply).
Movie Experience SLO will close temporarily for snack bar renovations and plans to reopen for the holiday season, with showings on Oct.
3, Dec. 15 and Dec. 17. Its sister theater Colony Cinemas in Atascadero offers discounts from Sunday to Friday evenings — tickets cost $5 cash and $7 card.
Retired NASA astronaut Victor Glover joined Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo two weeks ago with his wife and daughters and shared a viral family TikTok dance on his daughter’s account; he began his orientation the morning after arriving.
Cal Poly was recognized as the number-one Regional University in the West in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, marking its fourth straight top ranking.
The school also topped lists for Best Colleges for Veterans and In-State Students, reaffirming its leadership among local institutions.
Cal Poly’s plan to build a hotel on prime Class 1 soils drew criticism from alumna Sofia Johnson, who warned the project may harm key resources for growing crops (and sustaining community nourishment) as development moves ahead.
San Luis Obispo County Public Health is offering free flu vaccines at eight clinics this fall.
The clinics serve people aged 3 and older and begin today at Lillian Larsen Elementary in San Miguel, with additional sessions scheduled in Los Osos, Paso Robles, Atascadero and Templeton.
Adventist Health on the Central Coast has gone live with Epic, a unified electronic health record system that connects hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers.
The system streamlines access to patient data via MyChart — reducing paperwork and speeding up care.
Sendero Apartments is a new affordable housing development with 60 rental units for low-income households set to begin construction in October at 165 Cessna Court, just south of downtown, and city officials approved up to ($15 million) in tax-exempt bond financing during a Sept.
15 council meeting.
Cal Poly women's soccer—the reigning Big West champions—faces tougher play with incoming teams Cal Baptist, Sacramento State, and Utah Valley.
The Mustangs will play Cal Baptist today at 6 p.m. in Spanos Stadium as they aim for another title.
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