🌱 What changes will Morro Bay’s new city manager bring in January?
Coffee in hand, Morro Bay? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes will Morro Bay’s new city manager bring in January?
- Why do locals guard quiet little Cayucos just north of Morro Bay?
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Luis Obispo, CA and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 49.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Morro Bay Hires Next City Manager (californiacitynews.org) — Morro Bay has selected veteran public administrator John Craig as its next city manager, with his first day set for January 13. He brings more than 25 years of government experience nationwide and will succeed interim manager Andrea Lueker, following the council’s earlier termination of former manager Yvonne Kimball’s contract. 
• A Hidden California Town Known Only To Those In The Know (takingthekids.com) — Just up Highway 1 from Morro Bay, Cayucos offers a quieter, less commercial slice of the Central Coast that many locals already treasure. The story highlights its historic pier, uncrowded state beach, small independent shops, and low-key community events, giving Morro Bay residents ideas for nearby day trips without heavy tourist crowds.
📸 Around Morro Bay
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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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
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Boys JV Basketball VS Santa Ynez
Morro Bay High School , 235 Atascadero Rd , Morro Bay
5:00 pm -
Boys Varsity Basketball VS Santa Ynez
Morro Bay High School , 235 Atascadero Rd , Morro Bay
6:30 pm -
JV Boys Soccer @ Atascadero HS
Atascadero High School , 1 High School Hill Rd , Atascadero
4:15 pm -
Girls JV Soccer VS SLOHS JV Black
Mustang Memorial Field Presented by French Hospital , 1 Grand Ave , San Luis Obispo
5:15 pm -
Varsity Boys Soccer @ Atascadero HS
Atascadero High School , 1 High School Hill Rd , Atascadero
6:00 pm -
Girls Varsity Soccer VS Mission Prep CHS
Mustang Memorial Field Presented by French Hospital , 1 Grand Ave , San Luis Obispo
7:30 pm -
leslie and the soul shakers in morro bay — Dorian Michael
The Siren , 900 Main St , Morro Bay
2:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytime/Hora de cuentos
Santa Margarita Library , 9630 Murphy Ave , Santa Margarita
10:00 am -
Bunker Wednesdays! — Big Wave Sushi Bowls
The Bunker SLO , 810 Orcutt Rd , San Luis Obispo
11:00 am -
Membership Mixer | Central Coast Brewing ( The Hub)
Central Coast Brewing at The HUB , 1701 Monterey St , San Luis Obispo
5:30 pm -
Chapter Christmas Party
San Luis Yacht Club , 443 Front St , Avila Beach
5:30 pm -
Winter Show Student Performance
Atascadero Middle School Gym , 6100 Olmeda Ave , Atascadero
5:45 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- What is the best way to put in a request for the city to clean up the gravel along the curb cut?
My kid slid out on his bike in the thick gravel brought down with the last rain as we crossed the street. I will clean up the curb on our street but… (Nextdoor North Morro Bay)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in San Luis Obispo. Apply here.
- Bimbo Canada posted a job opening for Sanitation Associate in San Luis Obispo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morro Bay here.
🗞 Nearby News
Los Osos
- Letters 12/15/2025 (theava.com)
- Meet Santa, Shop For Christmas At Mission Viejo Holiday Night Market (patch.com)
Cayucos
- Another SLO County city to start fining hosts for illegal fireworks. What to know (sanluisobispo.com)
- California Spent Millions on Prison Health Staffing. Vacancies Kept Growing (governing.com)
- Adoptable Pet of the Week: Spud (pasoroblesdailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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