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🌱 How and when SLO will grab your curbside Christmas tree

Greetings San Luis Obispo! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How and when SLO will grab your curbside Christmas tree
  • San Luis Obispo native Kyle Whittingham linked to Michigan’s head coach vacancy
  • Could one of these special-needs SLO shelter cats be yours?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and cool, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 41.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's how to recycle your Christmas tree in SLO County (kcbx.org) — San Luis Obispo residents can now leave whole Christmas trees at the curb for pickup between December 29 and January 9, thanks to a new city service for single-family homes. Across SLO County, including Paso Robles, officials outline simple rules on removing decorations, cutting oversized trees, and handling artificial or flocked trees so your holiday cleanup goes smoothly.
   

2. Michigan targeting new replacement for Sherrone Moore (nj.com subscription) — A prominent college football storyline has a San Luis Obispo connection: Michigan is reportedly targeting Utah head coach and SLO native Kyle Whittingham to replace fired coach Sherrone Moore. Whittingham, 66, recently announced he’ll step down at Utah after this season but joked he’s entering the “transfer portal,” keeping speculation alive about his next move.
   

3. Three visually impaired cats are searching for homes to end the year (ksby.com) — Three visually impaired cats, including Echo and Maude at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services Shelter, are looking for new homes right now. Along with another Echo at Woods Humane Society’s North County Cattery in Atascadero, these affectionate indoor-ready companions all manage well despite limited or no sight and are eager for calm, loving households.
   

4. 36 hours in San Luis Obispo County, California (sfexaminer.com) — San Luis Obispo County is portrayed as a fast-evolving Central Coast destination, with wineries, boutique hotels, and quiet backroads now rivaling Santa Barbara and Big Sur. From Guadalupe-Nipomo dunes to Hearst Castle’s hills, the piece highlights uncrowded beaches and ranchland, plus how Highway 1’s closure has preserved an old-California feel for determined visitors.
   

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    Thursday January 1
  • GPDC Paid Holiday
    Gay & Lesbian Alliance , 1060 Palm St , San Luis Obispo
    • Friday January 2
  • Winter Break Single-Day Camp: The Antarctic Mystery
    SLO REP Empleo St. Campus , 3533 Empleo Street , San Luis Obispo
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Luna, a cat who went missing in Santa Maria, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 42 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Foothill)
  • We live in Chumash Village and it seems like either someone’s dog got out or this dog was dropped off and is running loose around the park.
    I don’t know what breed it is or if it’s a boy or a girl because the poor thing keeps running from us. It’s a brown dog with long hair and it is a… (Nextdoor Chumash Village)
  • USA Jobs posted a job opening for Custodian in San Luis Obispo. Apply here.
  • FedEx Corporation posted a job opening for Freight Handler Part Time 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: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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