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Lighting of the Hanukkah menorah in Downtown San Luis Obispo starts Thursday

–The SLO Jewish community will continue its annual tradition of lighting the public menorah outside the Old Mission each night of Hanukkah at 5 starting Full Article

New ‘Central Coast Clean’ campaign targets litter

–Representatives from the SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority, the incorporated cities, and the County of San Luis Obispo recently announced the launch of a Full Article

Templeton Chamber of Commerce auctioning off Christmas trees

–Although the Templeton Chamber of Commerce canceled its annual dinner this December, it is still conducting its annual Christmas tree auction on Facebook. The chamber’s Full Article

SLO County highlighting personal COVID-19 stories

–This story is part of a series highlighting the impact that COVID-19 has had on SLO County community members. As COVID-19 cases increase in San Full Article

Governor announces tax extension, additional grants for small businesses

–Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California will provide temporary tax relief for eligible businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The temporary tax relief entails an Full Article

California counties tighten COVID-19 restrictions

–NBC Bay Area reports– Counties across California will begin stricter COVID-19 restrictions today as cases surge statewide. Health officials are expecting a wave of cases Full Article

Highway 101 repair project in Atascadero begins next week

–A project to replace concrete pavement at five locations on US Highway 101 between the Hwy. 58 Interchange in Santa Margarita and Traffic Way in Full Article

Kristin Smart the topic of upcoming ’48 Hours’ episode

https://youtu.be/gL5GX-blNOM –The crime show ‘48 Hours‘ is bringing renewed attention once again to the case of missing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. The show will Full Article

San Luis Obispo Airport issues holiday travel safety advisory

–The Thanksgiving holiday traditionally marks the beginning of a busy air travel season. While pandemic restrictions are in effect across the country, the San Luis Full Article

Residents urged to self-quarantine if close contact tests positive for COVID-19

–As COVID-19 cases increase in San Luis Obispo County, more people may come into close contact with someone who tests positive for the virus. Local Full Article