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Mexico Volcano 05.25.2023

Mexico’s second-tallest volcano spewed ash and smoke Tuesday. Authorities are warning millions of residents to be prepared to leave. They say the popocatepetl volcano may erupt at any time. Officials have closed schools and parks. They’re conducting safety drills and the government is warning millions of residents to prepare for possible evacuation. About 25 million…

Pedestrian Killed by Amtrak 05.25.2023

Another pedestrian struck and killed by an Amtrak train. It occurred Monday near Santa Barbara. The Pacific Surf-liner was traveling north of Encore drive in Santa Barbara when it struck a man in his early 20’s. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It’s the fifth Amtrak versus pedestrian death in recent months. On April…

Pioneer Valley Locked Down 05.25.2023

Pioneer Valley high school was locked down for a short time yesterday morning, after a report of a fire arm on campus. The school locked down just before 11 yesterday morning after Santa Maria police received a report of a gun in a vacant vehicle in a parking lot on campus. Police found the weapon…

Friends of the Library 05.25.2023

The May book sale opens this morning at the Paso Robles public library. Doors are open from 10-6 today, but only for members of Friends of the Library. You can join the group at the door to gain access today. The doors will be open at the library conference from from 10-6 Friday and Saturday…

Pismo Beach Sea Lion 05.25.2023

In Pismo Beach, a sea lion climbs the steps at the Sandcastle Inn, but couldn’t ascertain how to go back down the stairs. So, hotel management called the police. The police checked out the situation and devised a way to get the sea lion back down the stairs, but before they executed the plan, they…

North County Weather 05.24.2023

Today, cloudy skies early, sunny this afternoon, highs near 67. SW winds 10-20 mph. Tonight, partly cloudy to cloudy skies, lows near 48. SW winds 10-20 mph. Tomorrow, partly cloudy skies, highs near 68. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended forecast; Mostly sunny skies through the weekend. High temperatures in the mid 60’s…