The county reports 172 new cases of coronavirus yesterday. They report an additional 11 new deaths of people ranging in age from 60-100. But they don’t give the specific ages. Nor do they describe the underlying health issues facing those with Covid who died. The health department is asking for volunteers. County administrative officer Wade…
A new look at the governor’s imposed shut down. You may remember, the counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura asked the governor politely to remove our counties from that southern California section. The governor rejected the request. So, supervisor John Peschong is asking the county to sue the governor to get us…
Showers this morning, cloudy skies this afternoon. Then look for some sunshine before the heavy rains arrive around the middle of next week. Forecasters predicting the north county may get an inch and a half of rain next Wednesday. So, plan on wet Wednesday in the north county next week. The rain tapers off Thursday,…
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Mostly sunny today, highs this afternoon near 72. WSW winds 5-10 miles per hour. Clear skies overnight, lows near 40. Tomorrow, cloudy skies with a 70% chance of rain. Highs near 53 WSW winds 10-20 mph. The extended forecast calls mostly sunny skies Saturday. A 50% chance of rain Sunday. About a 50% chance of…
‘Save the whales’….The slogan back in the news. That’s after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports 24% of the west coast’s gray whales have died since 2016. The depopulation dropping by more than 6,000 in five years according to the NOAA. In the past two years, about 400 gray whales have been found stranded…
Earlier this week, we were told if you want to get vaccinated for the coronavirus, and you’re 75 and older, today, Thursday, is the day to make a reservation to get one next week. But on the website, it says no vaccinations are available for next week. Paso Robles fire battalion chief Randy Harris tells…
San Luis Obispo county reported an additional four deaths due to coronavirus, involving people ranging in age from 70 to 100. Locally, 140 people were confirmed to have died due to the virus. CMC reported two inmate deaths Wednesday, bringing the total up to four. It was unclear Wednesday afternoon whether the county had included…
The San Luis Obispo county grand jury reprimanded the Paso Robles school district and county schools superintendent Dr. James Brescia for negligence in blowing $6-7 million dollars in budget reserves during the administration of superintendent Chris Williams. The grand jury criticized the school board for giving Chris Williams $125 thousand dollars when he resigned. The…
