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In today's newsletter:

  • How lawyers finally tracked the Arroyo Grande Planet Fitness suspect to Ohio.
  • How an Arroyo Grande man's second-grade crush helped save his life
  • See where Arroyo Grande stands after Week 5 football action.

Also on today's calendar: Cayucos Antique Street Fairee and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Turning sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawyers find man suspected of filming naked women in SLO County gym — in Ohio (sanluisobispo.com) — Arroyo Grande residents are learning that the man accused of secretly filming women in tanning booths at the local Planet Fitness has finally been served with legal papers after months of evading process servers. Prosecutors say more than 50 videos of 47 victims were found, and multiple civil lawsuits and a criminal case are now moving forward while he lives in Ohio.
   

• San Luis Obispo man marks multiple milestones thanks to heart donor, urges everyone to check the box (knews985.com) — An Arroyo Grande native is celebrating 10 years with a transplanted heart, 30 years of marriage, and 50 years since meeting his wife in local elementary school, and he's using the moment to champion organ donation. He shares how his donor's family has become part of his life, dispels myths about registering at the DMV, and points residents to financial-help resources for transplant journeys.
   

• Week 5 football scores/standings (santamariatimes.com) — Arroyo Grande High's football team sits at 3-2 after Week 5, in the thick of a competitive regional standings race that includes unbeaten programs like St. Joseph, Templeton and Nipomo. The roundup also details big wins by Templeton, Lompoc and Nipomo, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how neighboring schools are faring this season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We had an amazing dinner at Vista Friday night for our 33rd anniversary.
    Staff was amazing, service was prompt and very friendly. They sat us at the perfect window table. We saw so many whales! Highly recommend!! (Nextdoor Idyllwild Mesa)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Buddy, a cat who went missing in Nipomo, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 37 days, 15 hours. Message from Owner: "Buddy is a… (Nextdoor Cypress Ridge)
  • Chedraui USA posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 358 Arroyo Grande in Arroyo Grande. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Arroyo Grande. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arroyo Grande here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grover Beach

  • "Hands Across the Sand" event protests offshore drilling (ksby.com)

Oceano

  • Could cliffside restaurant in Pismo Beach really fall into the sea? What experts say (sanluisobispo.com)
  • Vicente Wolf's 200-Piece Photography Collection Showcases Unseen Gems by Steichen, Ray, and Lange (freeyork.org)

Pismo Beach

  • Iconic Sunsets at Pismo Airstream scrapped (ksby.com)
  • This Map Shows When Monarch Butterflies Will Migrate to Your Area (thepioneerwoman.com)
  • New fine dining restaurant opens in Pismo Beach. What's on the menu? (fresnobee.com)

Ok Arroyo Grande! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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