This is Columbus Day. Some call it Indigenous People’s Day.
The holiday used to be celebrated on October 12th, then they moved it to the second Monday of October. Although it’s a federal holiday, twelve states do not celebrate Columbus day. California is not yet one of that group.
Today, South Dakota officially celebrates Native American Day.
Regardless, today is a federal holiday to honor Columbus. Post offices and many banks are closed.
Paso Robles schools are closed. It’s an in-service day for the district. Teachers and administrators will be working, but no classes for students.
