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In today's newsletter:

• How does Arroyo Grande's housing squeeze compare to other SLO County cities?
• Cancer survivor and Arroyo Grande alum turns patient experience into renewed service

Also on today's calendar: Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How rich are SLO County residents? See incomes, housing costs by city (sanluisobispo.com) — Arroyo Grande households now have a median income just over $102,000, yet more than half of local residents pay above $2,000 a month for housing and many spend over 30% of their income on shelter. The story compares Arroyo Grande's incomes, home values, and cost burdens with other San Luis Obispo County cities, highlighting how pricey it has become to live here.
   

• Cancer survivor Cathy Cachu comes full circle, finding purpose in community she once served (lompocrecord.com) — A cancer diagnosis brought Arroyo Grande High alum and longtime Arroyo Grande Hospital Foundation board member Cathy Cachu back to the very community she'd spent years supporting. Treated close to home, she leaned on family, coworkers, and Rotary friends, and now shares her story as a Day of Hope ambassador to encourage others to seek support and care locally.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arroyo Grande

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 1
• Storytime with Ms. Sallie at Rancho Grande Park →
  Rancho Grande Park, Arroyo Grande
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Back to School Night
  Harloe Elementary Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
  5:30 pm
Friday August 21
• MCAS Field Trip - Morro Rock Birding
  Morro Coast Audubon Society PO Box 1507, Morro Bay, CA 93443
  9:00 am
Saturday August 22
• MCAS Field Trip - AUG 22 - Marina Boardwalk
  Morro Coast Audubon Society PO Box 1507, Morro Bay, CA 93443
  8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• City Council Meeting →
  City of Arroyo Grande - 215 East Branch Street Arroyo Grande CA 93420
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Back to School Night
  Paulding Middle School Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 6
• Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series →
  Heritage Square Park, 201 Nelson St, Arroyo Grande
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Storytime with Ms. Sallie at Rancho Grande Park →
  Rancho Grande Park
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Bike school Bus Every Tuesday
  Oceano Elementary Oceano, CA 93445
  8:25 am
• City Council Regular Meeting →
  City of Pismo Beach - 760 Mattie Road Pismo Beach CA 93449
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  City of Arroyo Grande City Council Chamber - 215 East Branch Street Arroyo Grand
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• CVB/LBID Board Meeting
  City of Pismo Beach Pismo Beach Council Chamber - Pismo Beach Council Chamber 7
  3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  FOUND on August 16, 2026 in Santa Maria, CA 93454 near Boon St Market Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Cypress Ridge)
• Corbett Canyon Fruit Stand
  Fresh picked corn, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and cantaloupes. Price on photos. Open seven days a week, daylight hours. No chemicals applied… (Nextdoor Corbett Canyon)

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Arroyo Grande. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in Grover Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arroyo Grande here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grover Beach

• Who's running for mayor, City Council in Grover Beach? See official candidates (sanluisobispo.com)
• SLO County homeless shelter celebrates new family wing, 25th anniversary (sanluisobispo.com)
• Frequent shark sightings on the Central Coast: Here's why (ksby.com)

Oceano

• Local group hosts back-to-school clothing swap (ksby.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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