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Oceano, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Oceano! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How can Oceano students get free books for home libraries?
  • Why are some anglers driving to Oceano instead of Surf Beach?

Also on today's calendar: Backroads of the Americas – Solo Guitar Concert (Diego Garcia "Twanguero").

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 67, low: 48.
  • Friday: Cool with hazy sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fishing ban, free books for students, and Pismo Beach upgrade (ksby.com) — Oceano families can benefit from a local book drive that’s giving students free books to build home libraries and boost reading. Today’s regional roundup also notes a new Pismo Beach public safety station, resolved TSA delays at the SLO airport, and debate over Surf Beach fishing restrictions.
   

• Lompoc mayor asks state to reconsider restrictions on Surf Beach fishing ban (ksby.com) — Surf Beach access near Lompoc may change, and some anglers say closures have pushed them to drive to Oceano, Guadalupe, and Oso Flaco just to fish. Lompoc’s mayor is urging the state to ease a long‑running finfish ban, while regulators weigh conservation needs and public comments before deciding what’s next.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday May 14
  • Open House!
    Fairgrove Elementary Grover Beach, CA 93433
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just posted and sounds great on Craigslist under Jobs:
    We are a small business selling reclaimed barnwood for accent walls, flooring, etc. Most of our orders are shipped across the states. I am looking… (Nextdoor Oceano South)
  • Weekly meal prep, private dinner parties and small event catering!
    Farm to table, free delivery on meal prep Midreamcatering.com (Nextdoor Oceano South)
  • Lucia Mar Unified School District posted a job opening for Math Teacher, 2026-2027 in Arroyo Grande. Apply here.
  • Chevron Stations, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Nipomo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oceano here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grover Beach

  • 676 N 12th St Apt 27, Grover Beach, CA 93433 (realtor.com)
  • Grover Beach planning commissioner launches mayor run to ‘course-correct' city (sanluisobispo.com)
  • How Did 'The Neighborhood' End After 8 Seasons? Series Finale Explained (sanluisobispo.com)

Arroyo Grande

  • Arroyo Grande water rates expected to increase because of lawsuit (calcoastnews.com)
  • Kristin Smart's remains not found in search of California home, authorities say (mercurynews.com)

Ok Oceano! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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