Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Novy's Ark is featuring four adoptable puppies from Paso found as five-week-olds, nicknamed after cheeses (Asiago, Emmental, Mozzarella, and Kazane) who are now six weeks old; interested adopters must complete an application online.

After a week of storms, the Central Coast woke to sunny skies Saturday morning as drivers reported lighter weather.

Traffic is expected to build with New Year’s travel while road crews continue assessing hazards from leftover floodwater and debris.

A mudslide closed Highway 41 near the Cholame Y on Sunday, Dec.

28, and officials advised travelers to use Highway 33 (the alternate route) until the highway reopens.

Many shoppers visited downtown stores on Sunday morning to exchange unwanted holiday gifts instead of returning them for cash.

Retailers expect 15.8% of annual sales to be returned by the end of 2025 + local business owners report a busy post-holiday trend.

Cal Poly students from San Luis Obispo and Pomona held their annual float christening Dec.

19; team leaders Aubrey Goings and Amelia Atwell broke a champagne bottle on Jungle Jumpstart—this float moves to Pasadena for flower decoration starting Dec. 26 ahead of New Year's Eve judging.

Heavy traffic over the Christmas holiday pushed gas prices higher in the county, with the average cost increasing two cents to ($4.47) a gallon last week, while state and national averages fell.

AAA data shows the county now ranks 14th highest for gas prices statewide.

San Luis Obispo Public Health Department advises residents to avoid contact with ocean water for at least three days following heavy rain – a precaution to reduce risks of waterborne infections, especially among young children and older adults.

Templeton High School junior Colter Tannehill was named MVP at the US Army All-American National Combine in Dallas and will play in next year's all-star football game.

He led his team to a 12-1 record and threw 25 touchdowns.