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Friday, November 6, 2026

SLO County gears up for El Niño storms as high surf hits the coast

Plus, a high surf advisory runs through Monday and Brookshire Farms reopens today.

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San Luis Obispo County is clearing culverts and urging you to get ready for El Niño storms

Agencies are inspecting, clearing and training ahead of storms

WhoWhat they're doing
CountyClearing culverts, upgrading flood protection
CrewsInspecting drainage systems, roads and culverts
Fire and law enforcementTraining and positioning resources

Sources: edhat, KSBY News

If you live in San Luis Obispo County, consider this your nudge to get storm-ready. County officials held a virtual meeting Wednesday on what could mean for the Central Coast. A local meteorologist and reps from Public Works, the sheriff's office, CAL FIRE and the Office of Emergency Services () took residents' questions. Meanwhile, Edhat reports the county is clearing culverts and upgrading flood protection.

  • Do now: put together an emergency kit
  • Do now: make a family emergency plan
  • Do now: clean your gutters
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The county's plans draw on the flooding the Central Coast saw in 2023, KSBY reports. El Niño doesn't guarantee a wet winter, OES emergency services coordinator Anita Konopa said, but she wants residents to plan ahead and "be ready for it to be more impactful this year."

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News Notes

High surf

A high surf advisory is in effect for San Luis Obispo County beaches from 1 a.m. Friday until 10 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service says moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some vulnerable low-lying coastal areas, especially around high tide. Fresno Bee

Big waves and high tides are expected through Monday

10 to 16 feet
breaking waves expected on SLO County beaches
7.1–7.4 ft
high tides expected each morning

Source: Fresno Bee

Brookshire Farms

The Los Osos farm reopens Fri., Nov. 6 after its voluntary closure during an E. coli outbreak investigation. The farm says on Instagram that tests and environmental samples came back negative for the outbreak strain, and it's giving away thousands of pumpkins for free. KSBY News

Pismo bear

Pismo Beach police received multiple reports of a bear near James Way and Narlene Way, and State Parks has been notified. Police say 911 should only be called if the bear is actively creating a dangerous situation. KSBY News

Water polo

The Arroyo Grande girls water polo team beat Clovis East 17-10 in the CIF Central quarterfinals. The Eagles play Buchanan in the semifinals on Tues., Nov. 10. KSBY News

Mee Heng Low

An 18-minute documentary on the historic Mee Heng Low Noodle House premieres Saturday at the Palm Theatre. The listing says admission is free, RSVP is required, and a conversation with filmmaker Kristie Chow follows. San Luis Obispo TribuneMee Heng Low Documentary Premiere

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Poetry is underfoot in San Luis Obispo. Ten short poems by 10 local poets were spray-painted onto neighborhood sidewalks by stencil artist Jasone Towne, and the city's inaugural Poetry Walk on Sunday, Nov. 15 is a guided stroll where you meet the poets and hear them read aloud. Eyes down, then.

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  1. Mon., Nov. 9UC Davis flags Avila Beach and Pismo Beach for winter flooding
  2. Sun., Nov. 8Brookshire Farms reopens as the county says E. coli poses no ongoing threat
  3. Sat., Nov. 7SLO County says the E. coli outbreak is no longer a public threat
  4. Thurs., Nov. 5SLO County E. coli outbreak: what to know if you visited Brookshire Farms
  5. Wed., Nov. 4E. coli cases tied to Brookshire Farms and a third downtown gas leak
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Daily San Luis Obispoto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

SLO County gears up for El Niño storms as high surf hits the coast

Plus, a high surf advisory runs through Monday and Brookshire Farms reopens today.

The TLDR

  1. County clears culverts and urges you to prep for El Niño storms
  2. High surf advisory covers SLO County beaches through Monday
  3. Brookshire Farms in Los Osos reopens today
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CoastA UC Davis report says Avila Beach and Pismo Beach face severe flooding risk this winterIf you spend time at Avila Beach or Pismo Beach, a new UC Davis report has you on its list. It identifies six areas of California at risk for severe coastal flooding this winter, and Cal Coast News reports that a Kelvin Wave, King Tides and El Niño conditions are likely to cause flooding and damage in both.Today’s editionRead Public HealthBrookshire Farms reopens after 10 days as the county says its E. coli outbreak poses no ongoing threatIf you visited Brookshire Farms this fall, here's where things stand. The pumpkin patch and corn maze on Los Osos Valley Road reopened Friday after 10 days closed, and county Public Health said Friday there's no ongoing public health threat.Sunday’s editionRead WeatherCoastal flood and high surf advisories run through 10 p.m. MondayIf you're headed to the beach, plan around the water. Low-lying coastal communities in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are under a coastal flood advisory until Monday at 10 p.m. The National Weather Service warns of an increased risk for ocean drowning. High tides are expected to peak around 7.1 feet Sunday morning and 7.4 feet Monday morning.Sunday’s editionRead

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