Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

On November 9, students at Sequoia Hall organized a dorm-wide Friendsgiving that brought together over 70 residents to share meals and celebrate together.

The event was planned in six days and raised nearly $800 through a GoFundMe—showing the power of quick teamwork in building community spirit.

Downtown Paso Robles businesses will host Holiday Shopping Bingo on Small Business Saturday, November 29, with prizes of $350, $150, and $75 available for customers who fill their bingo cards by visiting local shops—this event will promote unique local shopping and artisan goods throughout the holiday season.

The Atascadero Community Band will hold its free holiday concert 'A Holly Jolly Folly' on Dec.

14 at 2:30 p.m. at the Pavilion on the Lake—this event will feature seasonal music, a Christmas Sing-Along, and a newly arranged Hanukkah medley, with donations supporting the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles.

Newsweek readers named Christmas at the Ranch a top three Best Christmas Train Ride for 2026 in their annual Readers’ Choice Awards, giving the event recognition for its holiday experience on the Central Coast.

The event will run on weekends from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21 and will feature a nearly two-mile train ride with festive displays — rides, Santa visits, and other family activities with tickets starting at $15.

Cal Poly Women’s Basketball snapped its four-game losing streak on Monday by defeating Chapman 59-31.

Sophomore guard Vanessa McManus scored 14 points + led the team as they prepare for conference games on Dec. 4 and 6.