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San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra presents free senior dance concert
‘Movement to Music’ concert at the SLO Senior Center on August 1. —The SLO Wind Orchestra invites senior citizens to join them for an afternoon of music, movement, and community. This event is free to all and promises to be an afternoon filled with the experience the uplifting power of music in a welcoming and supportive environment.
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art presenting new mural by MOMO
—The San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) is pleased to announce a new mural for 2024 to be painted by American mural artist MOMO. The projects begins July 22 and is expected to be completed by August 16. This new mural will replace the beloved SLO(W) Rainbow by California artist Leah Rosenberg.
Former Cal Poly Pitchers Thorpe and Woo Face Off in Major League Showdown
Former Cal Poly pitchers Drew Thorpe and Bryan Woo were set to face off in a Major League game, continuing a tradition of Mustangs in the pros. Thorpe is excelling with the Chicago White Sox, leading MLB in opponents' batting average and impressing with quality starts, while Woo is expected to start for the Seattle Mariners after a successful return from injury. Other former Mustangs are also making their mark in the Major Leagues, with some shining performances and transitions between teams and leagues.
Morro Bay Harbor unveils new community-funded rescue UTV
New rescue UTV is equipped with the latest technology to assist the Morro Bay Harbor Department in emergency response situations. – The Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department announced the arrival and operational status of a community-funded rescue utility terrain vehicle (UTV). The new UTV was acquired through donations aimed at enhancing beach, bay, and ocean safety.
California’s San Luis Obispo Bay Being Evaluated for Wind O&M Port
California’s Port San Luis, a smaller central coast port used by commercial fishermen as well as recreational and tourist boating, is launching an exploration to become the first operations and maintenance (O&M) port for the planned California offshore wind industry. The Harbor District’s Board approved a port evaluation project working with Clean Energy Terminals, a company that was involved in O&M port planning including for the New Jersey Wind Port.
The Historic 1948 Tucker '48: A Rare Gem at Broad Arrow Auctions
The 1948 Tucker '48, an iconic, meticulously restored classic, once owned by George Lucas, heads to auction at Monterey Jet Center. The 1948 Tucker '48, an iconic symbol of automotive innovation, is set to be a highlight at the upcoming Monterey Jet Center 2024 auction, hosted by Broad Arrow Auctions. With an estimated value between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000, this remarkable vehicle is the third production car by serial number and features numerous early characteristics that make it a coveted collector's item.
New Castroville non-profit transforms lives for underserved communities
CASTROVILLE, Calif. — California has the largest homeless population in the nation, with more than 180,000 unhoused people. One of the non-profits helping to get them back on their feet in Monterey County celebrated a grand opening today. Helping Empower Reentry Services or "H.E.R.S" works with dozens of people,...
It's a 'Femininomenon': California's first women's sports bar, Watch Me!, has opened in Long Beach
The first women's sports bar in California, Watch Me!, drew a huge crowd on its opening day Friday as people came from all over Southern California to celebrate women's sports.
Vegetation fire stopped at 4 1/2 acres near Highway 41 in Templeton
CAL Fire SLO crews stopped a vegetation fire that reached four and a half acres and threatened one structure in Templeton. The post Vegetation fire stopped at 4 1/2 acres near Highway 41 in Templeton appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Mid-State Fair daily schedule for Saturday, July 27
The Country Rodeo Finals is the culmination of hard work and stellar performances during the morning’s rodeo events. Featured events include Match Roping, Team Penning, Double Mugging, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, and more. This year’s show features American Freestyle Bullfighting competition featuring World Champion Bullfighter Alex McWilliams. Another highlight will be the 2023 PRCA Announcer of the Year, Anthony Lucia, calling the action. PBR Entertainer Matt Merritt will keep the crowd laughing all night. The beloved parachute flag drop will also make a return to open the show.
New home for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The Central Coast AirFest, held each year at Santa Maria Airport (KSMX) in California, is the new home of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) vintage aircraft competition. “NAHI will bring some of the finest restored vintage aircraft in the country to our ramp and provide our guests and sponsors...
Atascadero optical shop celebrates third anniversary
– Specs by Kyla, an optical shop in downtown Atascadero, is celebrating its third anniversary this month. Kyla Skinner opened the shop on July 5, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to provide unique and stylish eyewear options in North County. The shop sells prescription eyewear and sunglasses, focusing on independent brands from Europe and the United States.
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