Today’s top stories: Farmers market ranking, new bridge and a ‘Severance’ star
Here are the top stories from The Tribune covering San Luis Obispo County on April 27, 2026.
From a national honor for a beloved local market to a new bridge and a SLO International Film Festival highlight, here’s what you need to know.
• Farmers’ market earns national ranking: The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market was named one of the best farmers markets in the country by USA Today, making it one of only two California markets on the 2026 list. An expert panel nominated the Thursday night market after reviewing more than 8,600 farmers markets nationwide.
• New bridge under construction in Paso Robles: Construction has begun on a permanent two-lane bridge on Chimney Rock Road over Franklin Creek, three years after 2023 storms carved an 80-foot-long, 50-foot-deep canyon in the road. The bridge is expected to be complete this winter, and a traffic detour with a 15 mph speed limit is in place.
• ‘Severance’ star honored at SLO Film Festival: Emmy-winning actor Britt Lower received a Spotlight Presentation: Craft in Focus Award at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival on Sunday and screened her new film “Sender.” Lower is also set to shoot the third season of “Severance,” which has a potential 2027 release date.
• Pismo Beach council member launches mayoral bid: Scott Newton, a Pismo Beach City Council member since 2020, announced his campaign for mayor on a platform of local control, community safety and permit reform. He is currently running unopposed after five-term incumbent Mayor Ed Waage announced he would not seek reelection.
• Victoria’s Secret temporarily closed for renovation: The downtown San Luis Obispo Victoria’s Secret at 898 Higuera St. has closed for renovations and is expected to reopen in the summer. The company has said it plans to convert 30% of its North American stores to a new “Store of the Future” format by the end of 2026.
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This story was originally published April 27, 2026 at 5:32 PM with the headline "Today’s top stories: Farmers market ranking, new bridge and a ‘Severance’ star."