In Sports 8.10.2020

Templeton’s Spencer Howard made his major league debut yesterday as a starter for the Philadelphia Phillies. Howard pitched 4 2/3rds innings in the second game of a double header against the Atlanta Braves. He gave up two home runs and an RBI double. When he left the game in the 5th inning, the Phillies trailed…

Some Surfers Support BLM 8.10.2020

On Saturday, some local surfers paddled out from Avila Beach in solidarity with the black lives matter movement. The event began at 8 Saturday morning and featured guest speakers honoring the lives of civil rights leaders like congressman representative John Lewis and reverend C.T. Vivian. Organizers told attendees to practice social distancing and wear masks…

Trevon Perry 8.10.2020

Trevon Perry’s family and friends gather at Pioneer park in Paso Robles Saturday to remember the young Paso Roblan. Perry disappeared last March. His remains were found in Riverside in June. Paso robles police arrested two people in relation to Perry’s murder. Nicholas Ron, who is charged with murder, and Vivianna Rodriguez, who police say…

Washington DC Shooting 8.10.2020

In Washington DC early yesterday, a teenage boy was shot to death, an off duty police officer shot and 20 others party goers were shot and wounded at a large gathering. The victim is identified as 17-year-old Christopher Brown. Police say a dispute occurred shortly after midnight Saturday. Several people produced hand guns and started…

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K-9 Sniffs Out Narcotics 8.10.2020

A K-9 police dog with the county sheriff’s office sniffed out narcotics in a vehicle after a traffic stop in Paso Robles late yesterday afternoon. The vehicle was stopped on highway 46 east near Whitley Gardens. The driver was speeding and the registration was expired. During the traffic stop, K-9 Rooster sniffed around the vehicle…

Local & General Elections 8.10.2020

The deadline for local candidates filing for the general election was Friday at five, but if all the incumbents for an office do not file by that deadline, non-incumbents have until Wednesday to complete the required paperwork. A number have filed for the Paso Robles school board, including Jim Reed, Leonard Washington, Laura Parker, Ruben…

The Board After the Death of Adam Hill 8.10.2020

Although initially police reported supervisor Adam Hill died from a self-inflicted gunshot, the Pismo Beach police later changed their statement. They said the cause of his death Thursday is undisclosed. Regardless, the supervisor is officially deceased, and the next step is replacing him on the board. County counsel Rita Nail says governor Gavin Newsom will…

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Opening Monologue 8.10.2020

Forecasters say we’ll see north county weather, getting warmer as the week progresses. Highs in the mid 90’s by Friday. And sneaking over 100 on Saturday. Yesterday, high temperatures hovered around 90. 88 in Atascadero yesterday, 88 in Templeton 94 in Paso Robles 85 in Creston Just 79 degrees in Santa Margarita. It will warm…