A blood shortage declared locally. Vitalant is based in Phoenix, but has an office locally in San Luis Obispo, says its blood reserve is nearly depleted. Type O blood is down to a one day supply. If you can donate blood, you’re encouraged to do so. There’s a blood drive from 9-1 today at Broken Earth Winery on Ramada drive.
The Environmental Protection Agency is giving Morro Bay’s Estuary Program $4.5 million dollars. That will help research and outreach to protect the estuary.
Sales of new homes dropping dramatically, to the slowest pace in six years. Those are the statistics for July, according to a Bloomberg survey. Inflation has pushed interest rates up, and that is slowing the housing market.
The Old Timer’s Barbecue is coming up Sunday from noon until 2 at the San Miguel Community Park at K street. $15 for BBQ chicken dinner. 80 years and older dine for free. The annual Old Timer’s BBQ is Sunday, noon – 2 in San Miguel.