SLO County leans Hilton in governor race, a water main bursts. Today’s top stories
San Luis Obispo County saw a mix of political, sports, business and breaking news developments on Friday.
Here’s a roundup of the top stories from The Tribune:
- Governor’s race: Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton was leading California’s gubernatorial primary with 27.5% of the statewide vote and 30.7% in San Luis Obispo County. The top two finishers will advance to the Nov. 3 general election.
- Cal Poly baseball: The Mustangs fell 12-2 to West Virginia in their first-ever NCAA Super Regionals appearance on Friday. Cal Poly must now win two straight games to earn a trip to the College World Series in Omaha.
- High Street Deli expands: The popular sandwich shop is opening a third SLO County location at 3427 Roberto Court, Unit 130. The new spot will feature a co-branded concept with Green Bottle Liquor Co., a distillery and full bar.
- Mission Oaks makeover: Atascadero’s Mission Oaks shopping center is undergoing renovations under new ownership by Nevada-based Marin Mobile. New tenants include Furniture and Mattress For Less and a Wingstop, with four spaces still available for lease.
- SLO standoff: Benjamin Reynoso, 31, was taken into custody Friday after an hours-long standoff at a San Luis Obispo home where deputies later allegedly found several homemade incendiary devices. Reynoso had a felony arrest warrant for vandalism, violating a domestic violence restraining order and obstruction of justice, the Sheriff’s Office said.
- Paso Robles water main break: A water main break flooded the intersection of Niblick and Creston roads in Paso Robles on Friday morning. Police advised drivers to use alternative routes during cleanup.
- Class of 2026 graduates: Seven SLO County high schools celebrated 2026 graduates Thursday night, with Morro Bay honoring 174 seniors, Arroyo Grande graduating 443 and Templeton sending off 186. Arroyo Grande’s class collectively received more than $270,000 in scholarships.
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