Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Legal document assistants help local residents complete divorce and other legal forms accurately—ensuring that paperwork is correct and filed on time.

These non-attorney professionals are regulated with strict education and bond requirements and operate from offices in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles.

MERGE—a dance club at Cal Poly—offers free dance workshops twice a week for anyone interested in learning new moves.

Club president Colby Galassi said the club will keep this schedule and add more social events to welcome new members.

On Saturday, hundreds attended El Día de los Muertos at Paso Robles Downtown City Park where vendors sold themed t-shirts, hats, and jewelry and makeup artists offered dramatic face painting—local residents honored their departed ancestors with music, dance, and colorful displays of tradition. The event featured a private altar that enhanced the park's gazebo and showcased the deep cultural heritage of the community.

Cal Poly students face a delay in CalFresh benefits for November because the government shutdown has left nearly 6,300 students without food aid—Cal Poly Cares is accepting short-term grant applications while the SLO Food Bank boosts its food distribution.

Updates are expected when federal work resumes and benefits are distributed retroactively.

Cal Poly senior Charlie Nichols spent two summers in the West Bank where he learned about daily life and conflict in Palestine—he shared his findings in an interview with Mustang News.

Ancient Peaks hosted its fourth annual Walk for Cancer event at Santa Margarita Ranch where local residents walked a two-mile route to support cancer patients and their families.

The event featured food trucks and a live DJ — all proceeds from the event benefited Cancer Support Community Central Coast.

North County Paws announced that Sasha Fierce is a relaxed, independent part-Ragdoll cat aged between two and six who arrived in February with four kittens that have since been adopted.

She is now available for adoption at Petco in Paso Robles—she adapts well to different home settings.

Cal Poly Men’s Basketball won their exhibition game against Cal State East Bay as newcomer Mousa scored 25 points and returning guard Peter Bandelj added key plays in a 97—86 victory with hundreds of local elementary students cheering the team.

The young squad will review game film to fix mistakes before they face USC on Nov. 3 at the Galen Center.