North County Weather 03.15.2023

Today, cloudy early, mostly sunny this afternoon, highs near 62. NW winds 5-10 miles per hour. Tonight, mostly clear, lows near 38. NNW 5-10 miles per hour. Tomorrow, partly cloudy, highs near 64 light variable winds. The extended forecast mostly cloudy Friday and Saturday. Then look for light showers Sunday through Wednesday of next week.

Vietnam War Memorial in SLO 03.15.2023

Despite the heavy rain, military veterans and others escorted the traveling Vietnam War Memorial to San Luis Obispo yesterday. The motorcycle escort began at Mission San Miguel, and traveled southward in the rain down highway 101 to the Madonna Inn. That’s where the memorial will be displayed. It’s a three quarter scale replica of the…

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Shandon Shooting Arrest 03.15.2023

San Luis Obispo county sheriff’s office arresting a 19-year-old Shandon resident in connection with a shooting on Halloween last year in that community. Jesus Angel Contreras arrested Monday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the stomach. He is recovering. The incident was believed to be gang-related.

Paso Robles High School 03.15.2023

After reports of fighting and other gang related issues on the campus of Paso Robles high school, two police officers spoke last night at the Paso Robles school district board of trustees meeting. Paso Robles high school resource officer Canizalez tells the school board that there is no serious gang activity at the school. But…

Chimney Rock Road 03.15.2023

Several hundred north county residents remain isolated after raging flood waters washed out a section of Chimney Rock road. That occurred just south of lake Nacimiento during heavy rains last Friday. So, residents of Running Deer Ranch, Cal-Shasta and Tri-Counties neighborhoods travel by boat via the lake Nacimiento marina to reach the outside world. Now…

Atascadero City Council 03.15.2023

Although yesterday’s storm was the 11th in the series of atmospheric river events, it did not create the flooding some feared. Becaue of the rainy, windy weather, Atascadero city council held an emergency virtual meeting. Because the weather was bad, they elected to hold it virtually, a Zoom meeting. And that became an issue during…