Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Today a ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at a new war memorial in Paso Robles honoring residents who died serving in World War II.

Community members are invited to recognize the sacrifices made by local heroes.

BETWEEN FRIENDS will perform a DJ set at Cal Poly Rec Center on Tuesday, Oct.

6. Doors open at 6 p.m. and Dylan Riley starts at 7 p.m.; ticket registration begins today (Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.) on the Poly ticket office website, with students signing waivers in UU Plaza.

Santa Margarita singer-songwriter Jade Jackson will release her new album Jadine on Friday, Oct.

16 through her own label. Release week events include a signing at Traffic Records in Atascadero on Thursday, a show at SLO Brew Rock on Saturday, and an opening performance in Paso Robles on Sunday.

Cal Poly switched from quarters to semesters this school year to align with CSU campuses, shortening the summer break and changing the unit count per class (which delays graduations for some while helping others finish requirements sooner).

Some students face scheduling conflicts with internships as a result of the new system.

The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (77-22) on Monday, setting federal rules for athlete compensation, transfers and eligibility.

Cal Poly Athletics could soon face new standards if the bill is later passed in the House and signed into law.

Caltrans dedicated a 4.3-mile stretch of Highway 46 East as the James Dean Memorial Highway on Sept.

30 in Cholame to honor the actor who died in a crash 71 years ago + markers were funded by donations from private sources to improve the road’s reputation.

Paso Robles Fire placed its new 107-foot ladder truck—Truck 8141—into service at Fire Station 1 at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct.

1. The truck, paid for by a local tax initiative, replaces the vehicle in service since 2001 and features a 500-gallon water tank, a 2,000-gallon-per-minute pump and enhanced maneuverability.

Adventist Health Imaging in San Luis Obispo now offers same-week screening with its new GE Pristina Via 3D mammography system and expanded online scheduling for eligible appointments, announced Thursday during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (the system creates detailed images with reduced tissue overlap).

Cal Poly Volleyball beat Sacramento State 3-0 on Thursday, ending the Hornets' 5-0 home win streak.

The Mustangs will face Utah Valley today at 12 p.m. at the Lockhart Arena in Orem to extend their undefeated conference run.

Paso Robles native Top Fuel driver Maddi Gordon will meet fans at NAPA Auto Parts on Oct.

6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Riverside Avenue — the event offers photo opportunities and a chance to discuss her rookie season as she competes for 2026 Rookie of the Year.