Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Turkey is the adoptable pet of the week from Novy’s Ark Dog Rescue and Adoption.

The 5- to 6-year-old Chihuahua mix—rescued from a Bakersfield shelter—survived an emergency C-section and a respiratory infection; now she weighs about 10 pounds and enjoys the company of other dogs.

Every Sunday afternoon, BA Start Taproom and Eatery in downtown San Luis Obispo hosts the Sunshine Poker League, a social event that pairs retro arcade games with friendly poker competition.

Donnie Sunshine—the league founder—says players compete for points and a chance at a seat in a national championship while the bar also features its famous nacho challenge—a four-and-a-half-pound plate to finish in 30 minutes.

The annual Comic Fair held October 20th transformed San Luis Obispo into a pop culture paradise as fans gathered and local artists showcased their comic art — the event highlighted a growing interest in the Central Coast comic scene.

On Saturday, October 18, Alaska Airlines Flight 3383 returned to SLO County Airport after a bird strike was reported off airport property while it headed for San Diego—CALFIRE took precautions at 2:30 p.m. and a special runway inspection found no debris as operations returned to normal.

This past weekend, Opera San Luis Obispo held its first production of Hansel and Gretel at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center and featured 25 local kids performing with professional singers and a 63-piece orchestra — directed by Maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff.

Drew Silvaggio choreographed the two-day show that revived the 1893 classic for local audiences.

A recent report showed downtown storefronts had an 8.29% vacancy rate, sparking disagreement among business owners—some point to 21 new openings and a 6.1% rise in sales tax revenue as signs of strength while others worry high rent and poor parking hurt their shops.

Local owners call for better access to sustain lasting growth in the business district.

The Paso Robles City Library will host its monthly book group on Nov.

19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Story Hour Room — adults will discuss We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes, available in multiple formats, with registration required.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Natali Sanchez gives retirement advice during National Retirement Security Month — urging retirees to manage withdrawal rates, health care costs, and investment risks to safeguard long-term funds.

She explains that timing Social Security benefits and keeping a portion in growth investments can help maintain financial security in retirement.

The Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Faces of Freedom Memorial, located at the corner of Highway 41 and Portola Road, starting at 11 a.m. on Nov.

11 — the ceremony will honor Vietnam veterans with a flyover, presentation of the Colors by veteran pipers, remarks from a veteran speaker, recognition of Blue Star Families, and a post-event barbecue lunch from the Kiwanis Club that will help maintain the memorial.

On Oct. 10, the California Coastal Commission approved permits for homeowners in Pismo Beach and Cayucos to repair seawalls built before 1977.

The approvals require the Lougheads and Dr. Marshall Lewis to repair damages, upgrade public stairways, and set aside a part of their property for beach access—measures meant to protect their homes from erosion.