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City Appoints New Chief of Police
The City of Arroyo Grande is proud to announce the appointment of David Culver as the new Chief of Police. Chief Culver, a 17-year law enforcement veteran, has been with the Arroyo Grande Police Department since 2019 and has served in a variety of leadership roles, most recently as Interim Chief since May 2025. Following a nationwide recruitment, he was selected as the top candidate from a highly qualified pool to lead the department and continue its tradition of service to the community. Throughout his career, Culver has built a reputation for dedication, professionalism, and community engagement. He looks forward to continuing to serve the residents of Arroyo Grande with integrity and a strong commitment to public safety.
Mark your calendars! The Arroyo Grande Harvest Festival returns September 26–27 with fun for the whole family. Kick off the weekend with a Friday night movie under the stars at Heritage Square Park featuring Lilo & Stitch. On Saturday, enjoy the beloved parade, pieeating contest, diaper derby, wiener dog races, delicious food and drinks, and so much more. Don’t miss this Arroyo Grande tradition!
Do You Have 1-Minute? Help Us, Help You!
The City of Arroyo Grande is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable input from residents to inform decisions.
Do you have about one minute a month to help make Arroyo Grande better? We encourage residents to sign up here now: www.flashvote.com/arroyogrande or call 775-235-2240 to participate by phone or text only.
For more recreation activities in Arroyo Grande and the surrounding area, check out the Newest Activity Guide. Page 11
