Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Christmas at the Ranch will return to Santa Margarita Ranch on Nov. 28 and run for nine weekend evenings through Dec. 21 — the event will feature restored Disney train cars, vintage steam locomotive rides, Santa’s Village and more, with proceeds benefiting AGM Community Partners and the Vintage Traditions Foundation. Paso Robles Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly computer engineering sophomore Bowman Edebohls created Fridaymap to let about 300 students share and find hidden gems on campus and in San Luis Obispo—students join with their Cal Poly email and post photos with comments. The website launched on Reddit about a week before fall quarter to help users discover local spots. Mustang News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers on Highway 1 between Morro Bay and Cayucos will face lane closures in the #2 lanes from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2 — the closures set aside a lane for the cycling part of the 2025 Morro Bay Triathlon with flagging at key intersections and California Highway Patrol guidance. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Caltrans reported that a $2 million ramp safety project on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo will close the Broad Street and Osos Street northbound onramps and the connecting auxiliary lane starting tomorrow at 10 p.m. for 10 days — travelers should plan for delays as improvements continue through June. KSBY-TV
- ➤ First 5 San Luis Obispo County has announced the Early Childhood Stabilization Fund Request for Applications to support programs serving families with children from prenatal to age 5. Eligible groups can apply by 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 for grants up to $150,000, with awards (ranging $5,000 to $50,000) available for projects running from Feb. 1 to June 30. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ California State Universities have lost funding because the NIH cut reimbursements for administrative costs, which has hurt research programs and student support. Lawmakers will review a $23 billion plan in January to create a new research institute — a move that could boost science and jobs. Mustang News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Poncho is a 2-month-old Chihuahua who weighs 18 pounds and loves snuggles, adventures and treats. This fee-waived and neutered pup is ready for adoption at Woods Humane Society shelter off Oklahoma Avenue from noon to 4 p.m. — Woods is also celebrating National Senior Pet Month with waived adoption fees for older cats and dogs. KSBY-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cal Poly Women's Basketball dominated an exhibition game against Simpson University with a score of 107-42 — a 65-point win led by sophomore forward Gillian Bears scoring a career-high 25 points — and over 2,500 fans cheered the team as they looked ahead to their regular season opener on Nov. 3. Mustang News
- ➤ Colby Sims, a junior at Templeton High School, was named Eagle Athlete of the Week and is known for scoring touchdowns on receptions, punt returns, and interception returns. His coach said he averages 41-yard punts and 24.5 yards per reception with 10 touchdowns—showing his all-around strength. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Senior Bearcat football player Genesis Gavilanes caught two touchdowns, one with an acrobatic endzone grab and another with a 56-yard run during the team's 27-14 win over Righetti on senior night. Bearcat tennis player Navella Moreno played four singles matches at League Finals in Nipomo, finished third, and will compete in next week's Area Tournament at SLO. Paso Robles Daily News
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