Great White Shark Attack 12.28.2021

The conversation continues about the 31-year-old surfer killed by a great white shark in Morro Bay Friday morning. His body found floating in the waves near Morro Strand beach, just north of the rock. He has not been identified, but there’s a lot of discussion about how many great white sharks frequent our coastline. The…

Almond Acres Charter Academy 12.28.2021

This week is another construction week at Almond Acres Charter Academy in Paso Robles, but executive director Bob Bourgault says it’s good to finally be in the new building on Niblick road. Students go back to school next week at the new campus of Almond Acres Charter Academy on Niblick road. Tomorrow, Bourgault talks about…

Rockslide Near Gaviota 12.28.2021

A rockslide blocked traffic on NB 101 near Gaviota yesterday. Large boulders rolled onto the roadway around 11:13 yesterday morning. The CHP issued a sig alert at 11:41 yesterday morning. At 12:08, CHP officials were escorting vehicles through the area. Paso Robles resident Holly Blumenfield got trapped in the back up. Unable to go forward,…

Highway 41 Rockslide 12.28.2021

Part of highway 41 was closed because of a multiple vehicle crash last night caused by a rockslide. The CHP reported the crash at 9:30 last night. 3 cars were involved. Caltrans crews worked last night to clear the rocks and debris. Highway 41 between Atascadero and Morro Bay was finally reopened just after 11…

North County Weather 12.27.2021

Rain this morning, showers this afternoon, highs near 52. WSW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The chance of rain today, 100%. A chance of snow at the higher elevations. The snow level dropping to 5,000 feet. A few clouds overnight, lows near 34. NNW 5-10 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, but we’ll see some…

Gigi of Sierra Bonita Dies 12.27.2021

One sad note this morning, residents of Sierra Bonita saddened by the loss of Gigi, the basset hound. Gigi and her friend, Larry, walked around the Turtle Creek neighborhood seven times a day for years. The white basset was a four-legged ambassador, approaching every one with a smile, although Larry said she was simply hoping…

Highway One Open 12.27.2021

Highway one is open again. Rock fall and debris on the roadway resulted in the temporary closure of highway one from the Elephant Seal parking lot to south of Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo county. It’s back open today, but the weather is still an issue. If you want the latest information, you can…

House Fire in Santa Maria 12.27.2021

Two people died in a house fire in Santa Maria last night. The two-alarm structure fire broke out on Driftwood drive around 10:18 Sunday night. It took crews about 20 minutes to knock down the flames. Two people died in the fire. Another was taken to Marion Regional Medical Center with moderate burn injuries. Six…