Good morning, San Luis Obispo.

Novy's Ark Dog Rescue and Adoption features Luka, a two-year-old small terrier mix who is shy at first but becomes very affectionate once he feels safe.

He is energetic and enjoys going for walks and playing fetch and is looking for a loving home.

The TSA said nearly 3 million people will fly home on Sunday + many local travelers reported crowded conditions at the SLO County Airport and on trains + some faced overbooked buses leaving them stranded.

City leaders broke ground today on renovations for the historic Royal Theatre to create a new performing arts center while Santa Maria Police continued to search for a suspect in a hit-and-run that injured three on Sunday.

Solvang’s Julefest began a month of Danish-style celebrations and San Luis Obispo offered free downtown parking for the holiday parade on December 5 — Cal Poly Mustangs won the Big West Volleyball tournament for an automatic NCAA berth and SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites on December 1 — providing a mix of cultural, civic, and sports news.

Businesses across San Luis Obispo County are offering Cyber Monday deals that provide discounts on both products and experiences to attract customers beyond one day.

Local shops like Pashion Footwear, Vespera Resort and Estero Adventures are using special promotions to boost business — tactics that help reach more customers during slower seasons — and drive year-round engagement.

Paso Robles City Library will host a stuffed animal sleepover for children on Dec.22 and Dec.23, where each child may bring one stuffed animal and families must register individually (registration opens at 9 a.m. on Dec.5).

The drop-off on Dec.22 at 4 p.m. in the Story Hour Room features a themed storytime, and the pick-up on Dec.23 at 10 a.m. lets families enjoy light snacks and another storytime.

The Haunt in Atascadero announced its return of the Valentine’s attraction Frankenstein’s Monsters: Unchained, set to run on Feb.

6 and 7 and Feb. 13 and 14 in 2026 — full details will be released in December.

In ART 466, student artists Liliana Monge and Maya Benham & others use oil painting and model building to express culture, identity, and ingenuity.

Their work will be shown at a campus exhibit to highlight traditional techniques and modern creativity.

Local colleges offer RA/CA positions that give continuing and transfer students free on-campus housing and a dining plan while requiring a 20-hour weekly commitment and on-call shifts.

University Housing will notify applicants in February — students must plan backup housing if not selected.

Natali Sanchez from Edward Jones explains that people without family to act as trustees can choose a trusted friend, a corporate trustee, or a licensed professional fiduciary to manage their assets and health care decisions.

Without a will or trust, your estate may pass to next of kin via probate — making careful planning important.

Cal Poly Volleyball won its first Big West Championship on Nov.

29—defeating UC Davis in a 3-1 match to secure an automatic berth to the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore Chloe Leluge was named MVP and the team will face BYU on Dec. 4.

On Friday night, Templeton High lost 48-7 to Immanuel in the Division IV CIF Central Section Championship game, ending its first title game appearance in 30 years (both teams were 12-0 entering the game).

Templeton recorded its only touchdown from junior quarterback Colter Tannehill while Immanuel, led by 360-pound Tipi Aloua, dominated early and will learn their next opponent on Monday.