Developing a Spaceport at the Paso Robles airport. Tuesday night, Paso Robles economic development manager Paul Sloan described what the city is now doing earn the designation as a Spaceport. He Says it’s a two step process with the FAA. Tartaglia Engineering spokesman John Smith tells the Tuesday night’s workshop, his company has been at…
Spring is busting out all over. If you have allergies, you’re well aware of that. The pollen count way up in the north county. Although Monday’s rain cleared the air temporarily. March is going out like a lamb, and the long term forecast calls for continued sunshine through next week, with high temperatures gradually climbing…
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Mostly sunny after some clouds this morning, highs near 71. NNW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tonight, mostly clear this evening, lows near 40. NNW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, but a few clouds, highs near 72. NNW winds 5-10 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies through…
Led by Mark Armstrong of Paso Robles, the Cal Poly Mustangs clobbered the Santa Clara Broncos last night, 15-6. Armstrong doubled in two runs in the first inning, drew a bases-loaded walk for another RBI in the fifth, and singled to drive home his fourth RBI in the sixth inning to lead the Mustangs to…
One sad note this morning… Michael Fitzgerald of Paso Robles died recently in the north county after a long battle with leukemia. Fitzgerald was born in Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1959. He served 30 years in the US Navy. After he retired he taught math for 18 years at…
We learn more about the escapee from the Santa Barbara county jail who was captured in San Luis Obispo Monday. 23-year-old Joshua Camarillo Sanchez of Santa Maria was staying in a motel on Olive street in San Luis Monday night, after escaping Sunday from the Santa Barbara county jail. Two women who helped him escape…
Governor Gavin Newsom is not making a mandate, but he tells cities in California to reduce their water usage and tighten their conservation rules. The governor is not yet imposing mandates. Last year, the governor asked Californians to voluntarily reduce water use by 15%. The plea was largely ignored. In September, for example, consumption fell…
This week, Cal Poly lifts its indoor mask requirement for the spring quarter. It means Cal Poly students will no longer have to wear masks except in medical setting like the health center and on public transit. That includes the Mustang shuttle. Beginning Friday, masks are encouraged but not required at events at the PAC…
A Spaceport workshop held Tuesday night in Paso Robles. The dais at the Paso Robles Library conference room was crowded with officials for discussion on a proposal to designate the Paso Robles Airport a Spaceport. The Paso Robles City Council, Planning Commission and Airport Commission all participated in the workshop. About 30 citizens also attended…
