Prescribed Burning at Montaña de Oro State Park
Approximately 100 brush piles by Horse Camp Campground and 200 brush piles around Bloody Nose Trail on the east side of Pecho Valley Road are planned to burn through April 3 at Montaña de Oro State Park. Burn days are Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday and will be determined by weather and permit conditions. Ignitions may start as early as 7 a.m. with fire activity curtailed by approximately 5 p.m. Personnel will remain on site for the duration of active fire.
The burns will reduce fuel loads and fire hazards as well as enhance the health of the native plant communities, and aid in the control of non-native, weedy species, according to California State Parks who is conducting the activity in cooperation with CAL FIRE and the Air Pollution Control District. For more information, call Dan Falat, district superintendent, San Luis Obispo Coast District, at (805) 927-2065.
Impact Scholarship Application Period Opens
Full-time students looking to earn help paying the cost of higher education, are encouraged to apply for a regional scholarship.
California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation (CLCCCF) Co-chairs Dawn Addis and Gregg Hart announced that applications for the 2026 Central Coast Impact Scholarship are open. Students from Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties are encouraged to apply for the $4,000 scholarships before the April 30, 6 deadline at 11:59 p.m. PST.
The Central Coast Impact Scholarship supports students who call the Central Coast home. The Foundation launched the scholarship to invest directly in local students who are committed to strengthening their communities.
“As a former teacher of over twenty years, I know that students thrive when they have a community of support and we created the foundation to be part of that support,” said Foundation co-chair Dawn Addis, Assemblymember for the 30th District, “This scholarship will honor the hard work of students in our region and help bring higher education financially within reach.”
Applicants should go to CLCCCF.org for eligibility requirements, scholarship criteria, and application instructions.
Poly Named Promising Place to Work
Cal Poly was named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by College Student Educators International and the EDU Ledger. It is the seventh time the university received the recognition since 2017.
The university is among 30 institutions of higher learning to earn the honor in 2026. Cal Poly is one of two California State universities recognized, alongside CSU Long Beach.
This year’s honor focused on staffing practices and work environment, which included key attributes such as family friendliness, salary/benefits and professional development opportunities.
“This award would not be possible without our talented, collaborative and student-centered team,” said Terrance Harris, vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, in a news release. “I am thrilled to receive this award on behalf of our division, because it reflects the collective impact of our work to provide services, support and opportunities for every student.”
The division’s work is intentionally designed to match Cal Poly’s classroom experiences with out-of-classroom opportunities that embody the university’s Learn by Doing philosophy and enhance the student experience.
This year’s award recipients will be recognized March 31 by The EDU Ledger at the annual American College Personnel Association’s (ACPA) Convention in Baltimore, Maryland.
LOCAC Candidate Applications Due March 20
The Los Osos Community Advisory Council (LOCAC) is accepting applications for council seats ahead of its upcoming elections on April 25. Seats are open in all four districts, and residents are encouraged to apply.
LOCAC serves as the community’s Advisory Council and informs the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, the County Planning Commission, and various County departments on land use, transportation, and environmental issues affecting Los Osos.
Applications are due March 20 and are available at local.info. In-person elections will be held April 25 at Sunnyside School, 880 Manzanita Drive, from 2 to 6 p.m. Proof of residency is required to both run and vote.
Residents who are not ready to run for a seat are encouraged to join one of LOCAC’s standing committees, which are open to all Los Osos residents.
For more information, go to locac.info or contact locacinfo@gmail.com.
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