Baywood-Los Osos Yoga Studio Celebrates One-Year March 28
The Yoga Lab, a boutique yoga and movement studio located in Baywood-Los Osos, will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Saturday, March 28, with a community event open to members and the public. The celebration also serves as the official unveiling of a significant studio expansion that nearly doubles the facility’s footprint.
The expansion adds two new dedicated spaces. The Recovery Lab offers four-person infrared sauna and red-light therapy sessions, providing members with dedicated recovery and restoration services. The second addition is a non-heated room that will house the studio’s non-heated yoga classes as well as two new class formats: Barre Lab, a blend of Pilates, yoga, and functional fitness that incorporates small isolated movements, large range of motion, and full-body sequencing; and Strength Lab, a resistance-training class using heavier weights, full range of motion, and lower reps to target the lower body, upper body, core, and cardiovascular endurance.
“This studio exists because of a shared vision with people I trust,” said Corlese Todd, owner and founder of The Yoga Lab. “The owners of this building are close family friends who came to me with the idea of creating a space that would give the community their best day every day. They opened their third pottery studio, and I took a chance on a yoga studio. It has been the best decision of my life. The community here has been so enthusiastic, appreciative, and welcoming — this expansion is a direct response to them wanting more.”
The Yoga Lab opened in March 2025 with the tagline “Experiment. Discover. Grow.” Since opening, the studio has built a dedicated team of instructors and a loyal membership base, establishing itself as a community wellness hub on the Central Coast.
The anniversary celebration on March 28, at 1204 2nd Street, features three free classes: an 8 a.m. Birthday Burn Sculpt and Flow Lab, a 9:30 a.m. One Year Strong Flow Lab, and an 11 a.m. Gratitude Restore Lab. All classes require pre-registration at centralcoastyogalab.com. Several classes are already at capacity, but community members who are unable to secure a spot are still encouraged to stop by. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the studio will offer mimosas, light snacks, tours of the new space, and previews of upcoming offerings.
Founding Member enrollment for the Recovery Lab opens March 28, with availability limited to 20 spots. More information is available at centralcoastyogalab.com.
PG&E Discounts are Available
Thousands of Central Coast residents who qualify for PG&E’s low-income assistance programs are not enrolled. Programs like CARE and FERA offer critical assistance for families struggling with today’s cost of living.
• CARE (California Alternate Rates for Energy) provides eligible customers with a monthly discount of 20% or more on gas and electricity bills.
• FERA (Family Electric Rate Assistance) provides a monthly discount of 18% on electric bills for households with three or more people.
“Right now, we’re seeing really low enrollment rates in every Central Coast County,” said PG&E representative Stephanie Magallon in a news release. “For example, more than 33,200 customers in the Central Coast qualify for FERA’s 18% discount on their electric bill, but only about 3,700 customers are enrolled.” In SLO County 8778 people are eligible and only 8% or 686 are enrolled.
Qualification details:
CARE- You’re eligible if someone in your household participates in a qualified public assistance program, or if total gross household income meets the income guidelines.
FERA- You’re eligible if your total gross household income meets the income guidelines.
Income guidelines for FERA
Income guidelines for CARE
Readers can apply for both assistance programs at energyinsight.pge.com/carefera.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) lowered electric rates on March 1, 2026 — the fifth time since January 2024. The decrease marks the third consecutive electric price cut since last September for residential customers who receive both electricity supply and delivery from PG&E.
Combined with previous decreases, residential bundled electric rates are 13% lower than in January 2024, reinforcing the company’s commitment to manage energy costs for customers. Since that time, typical residential electric customer bills are about $25 less per month, assuming a consistent monthly usage of 500 kilowatt-hours.
Based on current information, the company expects typical residential electric rates to be lower overall in 2026 than in 2025.
“We are delivering on our promise to lower prices for our customers again, even as national prices are expected to rise,” said PG&E Corporation CEO Patti Poppe. “Our actions match our promises: we’ve reduced electric rates five times since January 2024 and remain committed to finding new ways to save and pass those savings on to our customers.”
Democracy’s Urgent Call
Fresh off the presses “Democracy’s Urgent Call,” a poetry anthology by members of the League of Women Voters from throughout the United States, is available to purchase.
League members and poets Christy Schwan and Eloisa Gomez from LWV Wisconsin have curated this collection of 58 poems by League poets representing 25 states. Local Juliane McAdam has a poem in the collection.
Poetry is indeed a great way to cope with life’s stresses. As Schwan wrote to the poets who contributed to this anthology, “It takes courage to put yourself out there, just as it does to be a member of LWV. Your words are an inspiration to us all. We know first-hand that poetry can be centering, yet clarifying, during chaotic times.”
The anthology is 66-pages with glossy paperback cover. It is available for purchase from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other booksellers.
Kayak and Oyster Farm Tours Return
Central Coast Outdoors and Grassy Bar Oyster Company have brought back the popular kayak and oyster tasting tour program.
Central Coast Outdoors and Grassy Bar Oyster Company started partnering on these tours in late 2025, and they were an immediate hit. The tours visit Grassy Bar Oyster Company’s farm location in the middle of beautiful Morro Bay National Estuary by kayak. Once there, trained Central Coast Outdoors guide(s) explain in detail how the oyster farm works and answer questions about the operation. If oyster farming staff are at the farm, they will also explain what their role is. Back at the kayak docks, a Grassy Bar Oyster Company staff person gives an oyster
shucking lesson and answers further questions about oystering on Morro Bay.
Each participant gets six oysters to shuck and eat themselves. Fun dipping sauces are also included.
Tour dates are April 18, May 2, June 14, July 11, August 20, September 18, October 22, November 15. The cost is $95 per person and includes all kayak gear. Due to popular demand, for 2026 private tour options are also available.
Reservations and a more detailed explanation of the tour can be found at
https://bit.ly/4bPHWnn. The Grassy Bar Oyster Company website is grassybaroyster.com.
For more information, contact John Flaherty at john@centralcoastoutdoors.com.
Spokes Funding Research Support Waitlist
Spokes Resources for Nonprofits is piloting a volunteer-supported grant research service to help member nonprofits identify potential grant and foundation opportunities. This service provides research only. Join the waitlist to be considered as volunteer capacity becomes available. Register at https://bit.ly/3Pqd9ET.
Spokes is also holding a Zoom ED-CEO Coalition Meeting on April 2 from Noon to 1p.m. Admission is free. Register at spokesfornonprofits.org under classes/workshops.
This is a meeting of SLO County nonprofit leaders to address challenges and support one another, including a brief spotlight on California Senate Bill 1240. This session is primarily intended for full-time, paid CEOs and Executive Directors of San Luis Obispo County nonprofits.
The Bill, introduced in February 2026, proposes creating an Office of Nonprofit Empowerment within state government to serve as a centralized point of contact for nonprofits and help coordinate state policies affecting the sector. The office would support nonprofits in navigating state grants and contracting, reduce administrative barriers, and strengthen collaboration between nonprofits and state agencies.
“Our nonprofits provide invaluable services to our community, but today they are under unusual stress,” a representative from Spokes said in a press release. “Funding uncertainties, new requirements, prohibitions, and other factors present new hurdles in providing much needed services to our community. This meeting is part of an ongoing effort to collaborate, share information and provide mutual support.”
Spring Plant Fundraiser
The Los Osos Valley Garden Club will hold a Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Red Barn, 2180 Palisades Ave, Los Osos. For more information, go to LOVGardenClub.org. During the event, the Los Osos/Baywood Park Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the club with a special ribbon cutting to officially kick things off at 9 a.m. surrounded by beautiful blooms, friendly faces, and plenty of garden inspiration.
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