Storm preparations, military pay, and trick or treating event saved

Let’s get this week started off right, Central Coast! Here is a look at our and our top stories of the day:

Carbajal fights to protect military pay : Central Coast Congressman Salud Carbajal is pushing for legislation to ensure service members continue getting paid if Congress doesn’t reach a funding deal by October 15. Without a resolution, troops could start missing paychecks. California has more than 157,000 active-duty service members, the most in the nation.

What’s open and closed today : As the nation observes Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, here’s what to expect. Post offices are closed and mail delivery is paused, while UPS and FedEx continue normal operations. Most banks are closed, though ATMs and grocery stores like Costco, Target, and Trader Joe’s remain open.

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