🌱 What major decisions and emergencies hit San Luis Obispo County yesterday?
San Luis Obispo, California Patch AM: a 5 min readMorning San Luis Obispo! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What major decisions and emergencies hit San Luis Obispo County yesterday?
- How a beloved Broad Street home will reshape downtown’s cultural hub
- How a new Diablo Canyon bill could refill SLO’s budget gap
Also on today's calendar: Straight Tequila Night and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 67, low: 49.
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fatal bike crash and supes candidate's ‘flippant' DA comment: Today's top stories (sanluisobispo.com) — San Luis Obispo readers face several big updates today: a fatal bike crash near Edna Valley, a downtown house purchase for community space on Broad Street, and a nearby wildfire growing along the county’s southern border. The roundup also covers a supervisor candidate’s DA remarks, Diablo Canyon school funding, a bridge closure, and a growing SLO-based juice business. 
2. San Luis Obispo City Council approves purchase of Mello family home (ksby.com) — San Luis Obispo is moving to buy the longtime Mello family home on Broad Street for about $1.3 million, using FEMA reimbursement and city funds. Officials say the Mission District property, next to the History Center, is slated to become a community-serving space that supports the downtown Cultural Arts District while honoring Lucille “Nana” Mello’s legacy.
3. California Senate passes bill to restore Diablo Canyon community funding (ksby.com) — San Luis Obispo County services and local schools could see crucial funding restored as a Diablo Canyon tax bill advances in the State Legislature. Senate Bill 931, co-authored by local lawmakers, aims to revive community impact money that once supported public safety, fire protection, and school programs now facing cuts.
4. Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle Add West Coast Dates (gratefulweb.com) — Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle are bringing their co-headlining tour to San Luis Obispo’s Fremont Theater on October 5, giving local fans a chance to see full sets from both acclaimed Americana artists. Tickets go on presale May 20 and general sale May 22, with additional new California dates in Fresno, Pioneertown, and Los Angeles.
5. Jack Gunter and Mia Salas Earn Top Prizes at The 2026 Rita Moreno Awards (broadwayworld.com) — San Luis Obispo High School’s production of “Urinetown” just captured the top Overall Production prize at the 2026 Rita Moreno Awards, spotlighting local student talent on a big regional stage. SLO student Scarlett Buatte was also honored as Supporting Performer, while winners from other schools now advance to New York’s prestigious Jimmy Awards.
📸 Around San Luis Obispo
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Upcoming Events in
San Luis Obispo
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★ Featured events ★
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Let There Be Lesbians: Sprung →
SLO Brew Lofts, 738 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo
7:00 pm
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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Straight Tequila Night →
Fremont Theater, 1035 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo
8:00 pm -
District Band Concert
Cal Poly PAC
6:00 pm -
Poker Night at the GALA: Play & Learn
Gay & Lesbian Alliance, 1060 Palm St, San Luis Obispo
4:00 pm
Saturday May 23
Tuesday May 26
Friday May 29
📣 San Luis Obispo Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons →
Pismo Shore Estates Association, 100 Pismo Ave, Pismo Beach
10:30 am -
MG Open House
Monarch Grove Elementary Monarch Grove
5:00 pm -
LR - Open House
Los Ranchos Elementary School, 5785 Los Ranchos Rd, San Luis Obispo
5:30 pm -
Storytime with Ms. Tracey at Santa Margarita Park →
Santa Margarita Library, 9630 Murphy Ave, Santa Margarita
9:30 am -
SPONSOR: Best of the West Antique Equipment Show →
Santa Margarita Ranch, 9000 Yerba Buena Ave, Santa Margarita
6:00 pm -
Puppy Social Hour →
Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma Ave, San Luis Obispo
9:30 am -
Waterfront Market Morro Bay →
Giovanni's Fish Market And Galley, 1001 Front St, Morro Bay
10:00 am -
Sylvester’s Burger Lunch Ride →
Sylvester's Burgers, 1099 Santa Ynez Ave, Los Osos
10:45 am
Thursday May 21
Friday May 22
Saturday May 23
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💬 Chatter
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- Has our cat been keeping you company?
Moxie, the calico pictured on the left, has been taking excursions for a day or so at a time. We are happy that she's getting out and exploring and… (Nextdoor Laguna Middle School) - FYI - I saw a coyote on our road 3 times around 11 am today.
It kept coming back to the road, even after yelling at it. (Nextdoor Squire Canyon)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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