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San Luis Obispo, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up San Luis Obispo! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Your rent could help shape local housing assistance
  • Where to honor veterans today in San Luis Obispo
  • Driver mistakes crossing markings, gets stuck on San Luis Obispo tracks

Also on today's calendar: Foundation Circle Luncheon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A local housing authority wants to know how much you spend on rent (kcbx.org) — San Luis Obispo County renters have until November 29 to tell the local housing authority what they pay, helping it challenge federal rent estimates. Agency director Michelle Pedigo says estimates that lag actual costs can limit how many families receive rental assistance. Earlier survey results prompted HUD to adjust its estimates this spring.
   

2. Central Coast Veterans Day ceremonies and events (ksby.com) — San Luis Obispo honors veterans today with a community celebration beginning at 10:30 a.m. at 801 Grand Avenue. Hosted by the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum and American Legion Post 66, the event includes a free lunch at 11:30 a.m. while supplies last, followed by a 9/11 exhibit and remembrance at 12:30 p.m.
   

3. San Luis Obispo Driver Stuck on Railroad Tracks, Police Say (backfirenews.com) — A driver who misread crossing markings turned onto railroad tracks at Foothill and California in San Luis Obispo late Saturday, police said. The car became stuck, but no trains came through and DUI was not a factor. Police credited a quick removal and did not report whether anyone was cited.
   

4. San Luis Obispo owner Rusty Quirk's journey into baking and cooking (mustangnews.net) — Rusty Quirk came to San Luis Obispo for Cal Poly and built a career in pastry instead. Now she and her partner Alex own Linnaea's Cafe and Villain Bakery on Marsh Street. After taking over the cafe in 2023 and tackling repairs and staff training, they launched bakery pop-ups in March, hoping to open full time.
   

5. Pop Star Drops By CA Landmark For Slice Of 'Heaven' (patch.com) — Sam Smith has joined the fans of the Madonna Inn's pink champagne cake. The Grammy-winning singer recently visited the San Luis Obispo landmark's Gold Rush Steak House and praised the dessert as “light and fluffy like heaven” in a Nov. 8 Instagram post.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 3 days of "sand art" in Pismo ending today.
    With a pier pic reflected in the recently formed pond. *click the pics to see the whole frame* (Nextdoor Downtown SLO)
  • BoBo and Lana are bonded pals.
    They are 6 years old and have been ‘siblings’ since they were about a year old. (Due to health problems, their owner was unable to keep them, so they… (Nextdoor Anholm)
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1473960-1) in San Luis Obispo. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in San Luis Obispo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Luis Obispo here.

Ok San Luis Obispo! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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