Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Delta Liquid Energy, a family-owned propane company in Paso Robles, is collecting donations from Nov.

3 to Dec. 8 to support local organizations—donations include new toys, non-perishable food and funds. The company will donate $7,500 and match contributions received to help community groups.

Yes Cocktail Co.—a Paso Robles mix company founded by Lauren Butler and Brandon Alpert—was named the number one mixer brand in the United States by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as it marks its tenth anniversary.

The company has grown from a small farmers’ market booth to serving more than 3,000 retailers and now invites visitors to its tasting room for mixology classes and guided tastings.

Cal Poly began stacking modular units on Oct.

21 to build a new student housing complex using factory-built modules from Carson. The university said the project will add up to seven residence halls over seven years + the first hall will open in fall.

Cal Poly graduate Victor Glover will pilot NASA’s Artemis II mission to test the Orion Spacecraft’s flight fitness on a 10-day journey that will include an hour of lost contact when the crew passes behind the moon.

The mission will launch in April with a crew of four and is the first major flight to the moon since 1972—its success will help set the stage for a future lunar landing.

Cal Poly’s food pantry saw a 25% increase in student visits compared to last fall, providing food, personal hygiene items, and fresh produce to help students facing food insecurity — it receives daily deliveries from local partners and operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vitalant urged eligible donors in San Luis Obispo to donate blood this November to help hospitals maintain a stable supply as donations drop during the holiday season.

A local drive will be held at Ernie Ball Guitar Strings on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the organization stressed that all blood types are needed, especially type O.

Julie and Justin Fischer opened Grace and Rose on August 1 in downtown Paso Robles, serving fresh dishes made with local ingredients in a 110-year-old farmhouse with a wrap-around porch for outdoor dining.

The restaurant has quickly become a local favorite as customers praise its creative menu and friendly service.

The San Luis Obispo Wedding Expo is set for Nov.

2 at the Madonna Expo Center, where couples can meet wedding professionals and explore planning trends. VIP tickets include a signature beverage and a swag bag—general admission is $12 and the event runs from noon to 4 p.m.

Cal Poly Men's Soccer beat UC Riverside 1-0 on Oct 22—junior defender Joaquin Torres scored early in the second half—improving their position in the Big West.

They will play their final regular season match against Cal State Bakersfield on Nov 1 at 7 p.m.