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🌱 Why did Templeton’s advisory board chair suddenly step down?
Coming up: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Luis Obispo, CA on the Templeton Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why did Templeton’s advisory board chair suddenly step down?
- Did you feel Friday’s small quake just west of Templeton?
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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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Fog in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
- Saturday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Templeton Area Advisory Group chair resigns (pasoroblesdailynews.com) — Templeton residents should know that Jennifer Jones has abruptly resigned as chair of the Templeton Area Advisory Group, citing a board member’s disruptive conduct and safety concerns. In a detailed letter, she says ongoing behavior problems and poor communication are undermining TAAG’s ability to meet county deadlines and effectively represent the community.
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• Update: Seismic activity on Dec. 5 - 2.2 magnitude earthquake near Templeton, CA recorded (sacbee.com) — A minor 2.2 magnitude earthquake shook about six miles west of Templeton early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. While too small to cause damage for most, residents are encouraged to file a USGS “Did You Feel It?” report and review basic earthquake safety steps like drop, cover, and hold on.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Templeton
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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
- BROCK VAN PELT — Templeton Mercantile
Club Car Bar , 508 S Main St , Templeton
8:00 pm - Spritzy Sweater Release Party!
J Dusi Wines- Winery and Tasting Room , 1401 CA-46 , Paso Robles
11:00 am - The Heavy Cats — Templeton Mercantile
Templeton Mercantile , 508 S Main St , Templeton
8:00 pm - 35th Annual Victorian Teddy Bear Tea
Park Ballroom , 1232 Park Street , Paso Robles
2:00 pm - Bitterwater Road — Templeton Mercantile
Club Car Bar , 508 S Main St , Templeton
8:00 pm - BarrelHouse Brewing Co. — Casey Anglin
BarrelHouse Brewing Co. - Brewery and Beer Gardens , 3055 Limestone Way , Paso Robles
3:00 pm - Loren Radis
Primal House , 3330 Ramada Dr , Paso Robles
5:00 pm - Locals Night at Firestone Walker
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center , 1395 Ramada Dr. , Paso Robles
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Intermediate Violin
Paso Robles Youth Arts Center , 3201 Spring St , Paso Robles
3:30 pm - DIMENSIONS PASS
Sensorio , 4380 CA-46 , Paso Robles
4:30 pm - Membership Mixer: Mechanics Bank
Mechanics Bank , 6950 El Camino Real , Atascadero
5:30 pm - Ugly Sweater Paw-ty
Dracaena Wines , 1244 Pine St Ste 101 B , Paso Robles
12:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Posting for a friend who has an elderly mother that really needs help managing her place.
It has turned into hoarder situation. It’s dangerous and a small retirement apt. She doesn’t have the income to hire help. Does anyone have any… (Nextdoor Suncrest)
- Cambria Hotel Templeton-Paso Robles posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant in Templeton. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Atascadero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Templeton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Atascadero
- Atascadero police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night (calcoastnews.com)
- Another SLO County city to start fining hosts for illegal fireworks. What to know (sanluisobispo.com)
- Finance column: Managing risk at different stages of life (pasoroblesdailynews.com)
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