🌱 How a Supreme Court ruling just reshaped development rules in Los Osos
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Supreme Court ruling just reshaped development rules in Los Osos
- Did you feel Wednesday’s 2.0 quake near Lake Nacimiento?
- Where locals are learning and playing Mahjong around San Luis Obispo
Also on today's calendar: Country Nights and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 59, low: 50.
- Sunday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Developer can finally build homes in SLO County beach town, CA Supreme Court rules (sanluisobispo.com) — A California Supreme Court ruling means Shear Development can finally move forward with building three homes in Los Osos under a 2019 permit issued by San Luis Obispo County. The unanimous decision limits when the Coastal Commission can override local coastal plans, and confirms that this particular Los Osos property is not classified as environmentally sensitive habitat under the county’s current Local Coastal Program. 
2. Earthquake measuring 2.0 shakes area close to Lake Nacimiento, CA on April 22 (sacbee.com) — A minor 2.0 magnitude earthquake shook part of San Luis Obispo County near Lake Nacimiento on Wednesday afternoon, but quakes this small are rarely felt or damaging. Still, officials remind residents to be ready to drop, cover, and hold on, and to report any shaking they noticed to the U.S. Geological Survey’s online “Felt Report.”
3. Mahjong mania: New clubs bring players together in San Luis Obispo (ksby.com) — New Mahjong clubs in San Luis Obispo are drawing dozens of locals to regular social play nights and lessons, many hosted by the Ah Louis Store’s Mahjong Social Club. Organizers say players are finding screen-free connection, while beginners can drop in for open play, group lessons, or private instruction for larger parties.
4. Filmmaker honors father Danny Gans in emotional documentary set to premiere at SLO Film Festival (keyt.com) — San Luis Obispo film lovers can catch a new documentary about Las Vegas entertainer Danny Gans premiering at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival this weekend. Directed by his son Andrew, the film explores grief, family, and legacy, with screenings at Downtown Centre Cinemas and the Palm Theatre from Saturday through Monday.
📸 Around San Luis Obispo
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Ancient Owl SLO — Big Wave Sushi Bowls
Ancient Owl Beer Garden & Bottle Shoppe, 3197 Duncan Rd a, San Luis Obispo
5:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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CL Smith PTA Bingo Picnic
C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
5:00 pm -
Del Mar PTA Bingo Night
San Luis Coastal Unified San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
5:30 pm -
Country Nights
Nexus SLO Ballroom D.C. , 3845 S Higuera St Lower Level , San Luis Obispo
7:00 pm -
CE - Work Remotely and Become a Digital Nomad
Cuesta College Community Programs , Building 4100 - Office , San Luis Obispo
9:00 am -
CE - Emotional Intelligence: Staying Grounded
Cuesta College Community Programs , Building 4100 - Office , San Luis Obispo
9:00 am -
Pricey Diggs
Denner Vineyards , 5414 Vineyard Dr , Paso Robles
12:00 pm -
21st Annual Taste of Pismo - Red, White & Blue Bash!
Dinosaur Caves Park , 2701 Price St , Pismo Beach
1:00 pm
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Drop-In Hour: Let's Talk - Military Equipment
City of Pismo Beach , 760 Mattie Road , Pismo Beach
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Storytime with Ms. Tracey at Santa Margarita Park
Santa Margarita Library , 9630 Murphy Ave , Santa Margarita
9:30 am -
Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons
Pismo Shore Estates Association , 100 Pismo Ave , Pismo Beach
10:30 am -
CL Smith PTA Bingo Picnic
C L Smith Elementary San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
5:00 pm
Friday April 24
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- City of San Luis Obispo California posted a job opening for Parks Maintenance Aide I-II - Downtown/Farmer's Market Restroom Support in San Luis Obispo. Apply here.
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