Hannah Poukish

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Hannah Poukish |Sarah Linn

Saturday, June 14 — Flag Day — will have special significance in 2025. In addition to celebrating the Stars and Stripes, President Donald Trump’s administration will stage a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. The lavish event will coincide with Trump’s 79th birthday.

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Hannah Poukish |Genevieve Belmaker

Washington is home to one of the most bacteria-ridden beaches in the country, according to the Surfrider Foundation. The nonprofit organization recently released its 2024 Clean Water Report to “build awareness of issues that affect water quality and your health at the beach.” The report, published on May 20, pinpoints 10 beaches across the United States and Puerto Rico where high bacteria levels consistently exceed state health standards and could put public health at risk.

2 months ago | sanluisobispo.com | Hannah Poukish

USA Today readers named Pismo Beach and Morro Bay in San Luis Obispo County, California, among top 10 small coastal towns for scenery, activities and attractions.

2 months ago | sacbee.com | Hannah Poukish |Stephanie Zappelli

Hordes of bright blue, jellyfish-like sea creatures are washing up on beaches across California. As of Monday, thousands of the critters — called velella velella or by-the-wind sailors — have been sighted along the California coastline since the start of March, according to iNaturalist, an online platform for sharing biodiversity information. What are the mysterious critters? Are they harmful to humans or pets?

Mar 14, 2025 | sanluisobispo.com | Sadie Dittenber |Hannah Poukish

Marborg employee Bryan Gurrero installs a temporary fence on a house in the Hathway Avenue neighborhood on March 14, 2025, in advance of St. Fratty’s Day in San Luis Obispo. David Middlecamp [email protected] Manure, deer repellent and fences were among the methods some San Luis Obispo residents deployed on Friday to protect their homes from St. Fratty’s Day partygoers this year.