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Arroyo Grande, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Arroyo Grande’s troubled state water deal could mean for your tap
  • See which Arroyo Grande softball standouts made the all‑league teams
  • How do Arroyo Grande property taxes really stack up across SLO County?

Also on today's calendar: Celebrating Queen and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Low clouds and fog may break, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, fog breaking, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Low clouds and fog breaking, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Local News Roundup — June 10, 2026 12:39 am (slopulse.com) — Arroyo Grande residents may soon feel the effects of a legally tangled effort by the city to buy state water, raising questions about long‑term reliability of local supplies. This roundup also flags a South Carolina Senate primary result and new dining and lodging deals across SLO County, but the most pressing issue for locals is how the water negotiations could shape future availability at home.
   

2. St. Joseph's Kaycie Gavlak wins Mountain League softball MVP (santamariatimes.com) — Arroyo Grande High softball players earned major recognition in the Mountain League awards, with junior shortstop Kaylee Kopp named first‑team all‑league and senior center fielder Karly Ortega making the second team, alongside honorable mention for freshman outfielder Madalynn Papich. The article highlights St. Joseph’s Kaycie Gavlak as league MVP and runs through standout athletes from Righetti, Mission Prep, Lompoc, and Templeton, showcasing strong regional softball talent.
   

3. Which SLO County city has highest property taxes? Where residents pay the most (sanluisobispo.com) — Arroyo Grande homeowners are among those in SLO County paying layered property taxes that combine the statewide Prop 13 base with local school, water, and special district bonds. While Grover Beach tops the list for overall city tax rate, Arroyo Grande stands out as one of only two cities where residents also pay special district bond charges, making it important to understand exactly what’s on your bill.
   

4. Inside Zac Efron's 'Futurecave': Actor Is Building $2.7 Million Off-Grid 'Hemp House' in Australia After Buying Vast Parcel of Bushland (realtor.com) — Arroyo Grande native Zac Efron is channeling his love of nature into a $2.7 million off-grid “Futurecave” home in rural New South Wales, Australia, built largely from hemp and other sustainable materials. Working with eco-designer Joost Bakker, he’s creating a mold-resistant, fire-resistant retreat meant for recharging between projects, while also showcasing how hemp-based construction could help restore soil health and cut building waste.
   

5. 7 Essential Small Business Tax Planning Tips (slopulse.com) — Small business owners around Arroyo Grande and the rest of SLO County get step‑by‑step advice on cutting tax bills through better record‑keeping, smart use of deductions and credits, and offering retirement plans. The guidance emphasizes organizing finances now, consulting professionals early, and tracking changing tax laws so local entrepreneurs can protect profits and stay compliant. It also notes how retirement benefits can help attract workers in nearby coastal communities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found very friendly older intact male Red/white Aussie on Oak st and Cornwall Ave near El Camino Real in Arroyo Grande.
    No microchip or tags, only loose black harness and black collar. If anyone knows his human please call 805-489-1361, he is currently at VCA South… (Nextdoor Huasna Valley and Huasna Corridor)
  • Hi neighbors...
    Need flat, level place locally to take a walk. Recovering from knee injury. Thanks in advance folks. (Nextdoor Idyllwild Mesa)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Arroyo Grande. Apply here.
  • Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Retail Associate in Pismo Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arroyo Grande here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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