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🌱 Why a Grover Beach contractor is leading a $1.2M trail upgrade
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- Why a Grover Beach contractor is leading a $1.2M trail upgrade
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Luis Obispo, CA and 6 more events.
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📰 News we're reading
• San Simeon Trail to get major upgrades at Hearst San Simeon State Park (ksby.com) — A Grover Beach–based contractor will handle a $1.2 million accessibility upgrade to the San Simeon Trail at Hearst San Simeon State Park, starting December 17. The work will improve boardwalks, trail surfaces, seating, and parking to meet federal accessibility standards. Expect temporary boardwalk closures near the Washburn Day Use lot while construction continues into April 2026.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grover Beach
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★ Featured events ★
- Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Luis Obispo, CA
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo, 333 Madonna Rd, San Luis Obispo
7:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
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Other local events
- Sit & Stitch: Crochet, Knit, Embroidery Meet Up
Shell Beach Library , 230 Leeward Ave , Pismo Beach
4:30 pm - Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission Meeting
Council Chambers , 154 S. 8th Street , Grover Beach
6:00 pm - Holiday Beach Break Swing
Grover Beach Community Center , 1230 Trouville Ave , Grover Beach
6:30 pm - An Irish Christmas
Clark Center for the Performing Arts , 487 Fair Oaks Ave , Arroyo Grande
7:30 pm - Humdinger Brewing — Kielo Smith Music
Humdinger Brewing , 116 W Branch St STE C , Arroyo Grande
10:00 am - City Council Meeting - Cancellation Notice
Council Chamber , 154 S. 8th Street , Grover Beach
6:00 pm - Christmas Eve - City Hall Closed
Ramona Garden Park , 154 S 8TH ST , GROVER BEACH - Christmas Day - City Hall Closed
Ramona Garden Park , 154 S 8TH ST , GROVER BEACH
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Shell Beach Library Storytime
Shell Beach Library , 230 Leeward Ave , Pismo Beach
11:30 am - Lemoore at Arroyo Grande
Arroyo Grande High School , 495 Valley Rd , Arroyo Grande
5:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting
City of Pismo Beach , 760 Mattie Road , Pismo Beach
5:30 pm - Wellness by the Sea: Sound Healing Meditation
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa , 2727 Shell Beach Rd , Pismo Beach
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Over a week ago I was in CVS in AG and complemented a sweet lady on the beach themed Santa she was buying.
She told me she was doing a beach themed Christmas. She checked out and came back and told me she wanted to buy me one too. I was so happy and… (Nextdoor Oak Park Streets) - Dear Grover Beach neighbors,
Our family lost our new cat this am on trouville between 14th & 16th. Meadow is white with grey tail and blue eyes. If you see her please call 489… (Nextdoor Grover Beach Old Town)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Grover Beach. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Grover Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grover Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oceano
- Veterans honored, holiday hunger, and flu season surge (ksby.com)
Arroyo Grande
- Individual Arrested on Drug and Probation Charges During Arroyo Grande Search Warrant (crimevoice.com)
- New Traffic Way Bridge to open in Arroyo Grande after 7-month closure (sanluisobispo.com)
Pismo Beach
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