Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, San Luis Obispo.
City Farm SLO has been given an extra 1.5 acres by the City of San Luis Obispo to boost tenant farming, food production, and educational programs—this new acreage will also be used for habitat restoration and may be leased to other farmers for agricultural work.
From the Heart Animal Sanctuary held its annual 'Happy Together' fundraiser in Paso Robles on Saturday from 12pm to 3pm to raise funds for animals with special needs.
The event featured live music, food trucks, a bake sale, interactive crafting, and a raffle—supporting efforts to find forever homes for the animals.
After Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Sept 10 by a lone gunman, local Turning Point USA leaders planned a memorial at Cal Poly but administrators demanded the event be held indoors at a fee of $5,000 due to safety concerns — the vigil was held yesterday at the Performing Arts Center with over 3,000 expected.
The Rock Community Radio will host a fundraiser screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film The Birds on Oct.
27 at 6 p.m. at Bay Theatre—464 Morro Bay Blvd.—with ticket proceeds supporting its independent programming. The event will also offer a Halloween costume contest, raffle, and beverage options.
By the Sea Productions will show SelfHelp by Norm Foster, a funny play about a married couple who turn into self help guides, from Oct 3 through Oct 19 at 545 Shasta Ave in Morro Bay — the show will play on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m.
Templeton High School named alumna Lacey McNamara as the new director of its drama program.
She plans to use her local theater ties to improve the program — the fall production of Radium Girls will run from Nov. 6 to Nov. 15.
Residents at a recent board meeting expressed concern over social media comments by an athletic coach who suggested public figures should be harmed—remarks that prompted calls for a review after a controversial post.
The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District said it is launching an internal investigation while noting that it cannot legally discipline staff solely for their personal speech.
Caltrans is working to preserve Highway 58 between Santa Margarita and its junction with Pozo Road using shoulder widening, drainage improvements and pedestrian facilities—stage two that will widen lanes is set to begin in early October.
Travelers are asked to slow to 25 mph and use caution in the work zone.
Adventist Health will offer a free wellness clinic on Oct.
4-5 at Templeton Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church at 930 Templeton Hills Road+ residents may receive dental, vision, and medical care, along with haircuts and produce during the two-day event.
Kayla Day won her seventh pro singles title at the Central Coast Tennis Classic on her 26th birthday when Canadian Kayla Cross retired with a hip injury during the match.
After the trophy presentation, fans sang Happy Birthday + Day joined ball kids for a pool jump at Templeton Tennis Ranch.
Cal Poly Women's Soccer beat UC Davis 1-0 on Sunday and moved to second in the Big West Conference—junior forward Annika Smith scored her fifth goal from a cross, keeping her team on track for the season.
Cal Poly men’s soccer will host UC Davis on Wednesday, Oct.
1 at 7 p.m. on ESPNU as the team seeks revenge from last season in a rematch that starts their Big West Conference play— they will try to continue a 12-game unbeaten home streak at Mustang Memorial Field.
Cal Poly Rodeo hosted its 5th annual Break-a-wave fundraiser on Pismo Beach yesterday to raise funds for the team.
Rodeo athletes showed their skills in bucking & break-away events during the event.
Cal Poly football won 32-24 over Sacramento State on Saturday night after injured main quarterbacks were replaced by backup Bo Kelly who threw for 203 yards.
The Mustangs used a strong run game and key defensive plays—such as an interception touchdown by Brian Dukes Jr.—to secure the win and improve their record.
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