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🌱 CHP seeks witnesses after deadly Cuesta Grade wrong-way crash
Coming up: Powerhouse Ladies Dirty Cello, Michelle Lambert , Liv Waters Play Bay Theater on the San Luis Obispo Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- CHP seeks witnesses after deadly Cuesta Grade wrong-way crash
- What a new state law means for swimming at Santa Margarita Lake
- Plaskett Fire evacuation zone now reaches the San Luis Obispo County line
Also on today's calendar: Powerhouse Ladies Dirty Cello, Michelle Lambert , Liv Waters Play Bay Theater and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: Fog, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
- Thursday: Windy in the afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Coroner identifies man who died in Hwy. 101 crash that also killed unborn baby (sanluisobispo.com) — Authorities have identified 55-year-old Grover Beach resident Cezar Roy as the passenger killed in last week's wrong-way crash on Highway 101's Cuesta Grade, which also cost a pregnant driver her unborn child. The San Luis Obispo County Coroner's Office and CHP say the suspected wrong-way driver remains hospitalized and under arrest on DUI allegations, and investigators are seeking witnesses. 
• Swimming Coming to Santa Margarita Lake (ca.gov) — Swimming and other direct-contact water activities will be allowed at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County starting January 1, 2027, under a new state law. The City of San Luis Obispo will keep treating the reservoir's drinking water with microfiltration and disinfection, while the county tracks water quality and recreational impacts through 2032.
• Map: Plaskett Fire evacuation now bordering on San Luis Obispo County (mercurynews.com) — The Plaskett Fire on the Big Sur coast has grown rapidly and pushed its evacuation zone to the edge of San Luis Obispo County, now ranking among California's largest fires this year. Fire managers report more than 15,000 acres burned, with nearby Timber Fire activity continuing to the north, and urge residents to monitor official evacuation maps for any changes.
📸 Around San Luis Obispo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Luis Obispo
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★ Featured events ★
- Powerhouse Ladies Dirty Cello, Michelle Lambert , Liv Waters Play Bay Theater →
Bay Theater, 464 Morro Bay Blvd, Morro Bay
2:00 pm - Voices Rock is launching a new adult choir in San Luis Obispo →
San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St, San Luis Obispo
7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
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Other local events
- Women's Volleyball v. Sequoias
Cuesta College Romauldo Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
1:00 pm - San Luis Obispo County Community College District Board of Trust
Cuesta College Romauldo Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
4:00 pm - Room Parent Training @ SI Library
Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
5:00 pm - Parent Information Night
Pacific Beach High PBHS Library
5:00 pm - Freshman Parent Night and Community Resource Fair
San Luis Obispo High Theatre
5:30 pm - Transmasc* Wednesday
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Gala Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm St, San Luis Obispo
6:00 pm - MCAS Field Trip - SEPT 3 - Santa Margarita Lake Pontoon Boat Birdin
ECOSLO - Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo 2830 McMillan Ave #2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
8:00 am - Danza Azteca!
Cuesta College NCC-NCC NCC
12:00 pm - Cambria Rotary's Chili Cook-Off is Heating Up! →
Pinedorado Grounds, 940 Main St, Cambria
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Room Parent Training @ SI Library
Sinsheimer Elementary San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
5:00 pm - Freshman Parent Night and Community Resource Fair
San Luis Obispo High Theatre
5:30 pm - Transmasc* Wednesday
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Gala Pride and Diversity Center, 1060 Palm St, San Luis Obispo
6:00 pm - MCAS Field Trip - SEPT 3 - Santa Margarita Lake Pontoon Boat Birdin
ECOSLO - Environmental Center of San Luis Obispo 2830 McMillan Ave #2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
8:00 am
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Cambria Firefighters Pickleball Fundraiser
Get ready to Pickleball for a Purpose! Cambria Pickleball by the Sea is hosting the Cambria Firefighters Pickleball Fundraiser on Saturday October... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We just got back from La Pizca in AG.
https://www.instagram.com/lapizcacuisine/?hl=en Such a great spot! I got the chicken tamale plate, and my husband ordered the chile relleno with… (Nextdoor Anholm) - Hello!
My name is Jane, I'm a freshman at Cal Poly, studying to become a teacher. I have an ESA (emotional support animal) on campus with me, her name is… (Nextdoor Via Carta)
- California Polytechnic State University posted a job opening for Assistant Professor - Computer Science and Software Engineering (AY 27/28) in San Luis Obispo. Apply here.
- Zone 5 Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for UAV Aircraft Assembler III in San Luis Obispo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Luis Obispo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Avila Beach
- Humpback whales are being spotted close to SLO County shores. See photos (sanluisobispo.com)
Pismo Beach
- What measures are on the November ballot in SLO County? Here's a roundup (sanluisobispo.com)
- Update: Brava Fire in San Luis Obispo County hits 100% containment by noon Monday (sacbee.com)
- Warrant issued for SLO County woman accused of election fraud (calcoastnews.com)
Arroyo Grande
- Arrest warrant issued for former SLO County candidate facing trial for election fraud (sanluisobispo.com)
- SLO County ranchers are losing livestock to bears. Now some want a hunting season (sanluisobispo.com)
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
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