Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau is continuing its annual Thanksgiving tradition by donating funds or turkeys to the local food bank in memory of longtime board member Hugh Pitts (a dedicated community servant) and invites local residents to help families facing food insecurity.

The Templeton Library will host Christmas photo sessions with a red truck backdrop on November 15 and November 22 at its Main Street location from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—each 15-minute session costs $25 and a volunteer will help capture your photo.

Hope Family Wines in Paso Robles has appointed Jason Ingles as head of national sales and promoted Chelsea Ruddy, Cody McGrew, Eric Smith, and Kevin Eyster to lead regional retail chain activities.

In his new role, Ingles—who brings over 25 years of experience—will drive national sales execution as the winery continues to expand its operations.

The fifth annual Atascadero Fall Festival will take place from Nov.

14 to Nov. 16 at Sunken Gardens and will feature over 40 bands, carnival rides, and more than 60 vendors. Headlining acts include Los Hermanos Mendoza on Friday and Pato Banton on Saturday, with a Colony Days parade set for Saturday morning.

On Nov 3, legendary shoe designer Stuart Weitzman spoke at Cal Poly and shared his unconventional journey to success while advising young entrepreneurs to learn by doing—emphasizing the importance of taking risks and building a supportive team.

His talk provided real-world lessons that left a lasting impact on students.

The Cal Poly SATRC Complex, known as the William and Linda Frost Center for Research and Innovation, won the Merit in Brick award for its sustainable design and use of local materials—meeting award rules by using over 30% concrete masonry, earning a LEED gold certification, and reducing water use by 50% with a rain capture system.

Attorney Teresa Rhyne explains that many trusts include grandchildren automatically but trusts naming only specific heirs may need updating when a new grandchild is born.

She advises families to review and adjust estate plans (ensuring clear provisions for support) so that every grandchild is fairly provided for.

Atascadero High School named Bearcat Athletes of the Week after Freshman Addie Long and Sophomore Jordyn Ellis played tough CIF tennis matches last week—Jordyn swept her #4 singles while Addie battled in a long match—and Sophomore Levi Anderson placed 30th at the SLO County meet while Freshman Michael Ann Reed finished in the top 20 at the track event.