California has set an ambitious goal to conserve 30% of the state’s lands and coastal waters by 2030. The Newsom administration’s so-called 30×30 agenda seeks to protect “working landscapes under conservation easements.” Examples include private grazing lands, ranches and working forests. But some farmland conservation advocates say the ambitious plan largely excludes farmers and ranchers—and…
Atascadero police responded to a report of domestic violence Sunday evening at a parking lot at 9400 El Camino Real. It resulted in a pursuit onto northbound 101. A tire spike was deployed to stop the vehicle. The suspect was arrested without incident and booked at the San Luis Obispo county jail for violation of…
Atascadero city council Tuesday night honoring several employees on their 5, 10 and 20 year anniversaries. City manager Rachelle Rickard said the council honored Justin Camp of the water department. Fire fighters Andrew Hawkins and Jack White, Craig Martineau of the police department, and Jennifer Fanning of the rec department. Then the mayor took over.…
