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Grover Beach sets 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours for park sport courts and playgrounds

Grover Beach sport courts and playgrounds will be open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. starting Oct. 28, 2026, under City Council-approved hours.

Arroyo Grande town hall to explain Measure D-26 and water-supply challenges

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