Happy Monday, Central Coast! The countdown to turkey day is on and our temperatures are looking great! Here are the top stories we are following this morning on Daybreak:
- Cal Poly parts ways with head football coach: Cal Poly announced Head Coach Paul Wulff will not return next season. Wulff wrapped up his third year leading the Mustangs after previously serving as offensive line coach and associate head coach. A national search for his replacement is now underway.
- OES hosts flood-readiness forum for burn scar areas: San Luis Obispo County’s Office of Emergency Services is holding an online meeting tonight for residents in the Madre and Gifford burn scars, where flood risks increase heading into winter. The Zoom forum starts at 6 p.m., and details are available on KSBY.com.
- CHP launches annual ‘Chips for Kids’ toy drive: The California Highway Patrol is kicking off its annual holiday toy drive and asking the community to donate new, unwrapped toys. Donations can be mailed to the Santa Maria CHP office or dropped off at Santa Maria CHP, Walgreens, or Walmart.
Despite recent rain discouraging some, Pismo Beach is seeing a spike in business over the Thanksgiving break, helped by a surf competition. Spectators, athletes, and their families brought increased foot traffic and spending, especially in downtown shops and cafes. Local business owners say this holiday surge is a welcome lift during the off-season.
A new thrift shop, The Silly Bee, is set to open December 1 in downtown Lompoc, offering more than just vintage finds: the store will host creative stations for shirt-making and wood laser carving, as well as mini food stands. Owner Danny Diaz plans to make it a community hub, with events like open mic nights, poetry readings, and book clubs to help liven up the area.
Fifteen-year-old Claire Guyader is kicking off her fifth annual Thanksgiving food drive for the San Luis Obispo Food Bank, having raised over $15,000 in past years. She’s partnering with organizations like Talley Farms and Poor Richard’s Press to share the cause in their weekly produce boxes, and she encourages other young people to believe they can make a real impact, no matter their age.
