CHP has released a statement of a solo vehicle with hazardous materials incident that took place yesterday morning. CHP says a Bakersfield resident was driving a Peterbilt on Chimney Rock road, towing a trailer containing powdered limestone. Due to the vehicle’s unsafe speed, the driver was unable to slow the vehicle enough for a curve…
Yesterday afternoon, several protests were held across San Luis Obispo county, in opposition to the second Trump administration. Locations included the corner of Los Osos Valley Road and Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo, the corner of Grand avenue & Oak Park blvd in Grover Beach, the corner of Spring & 12th street in Paso…
The California mid-state fair announced that country music star Bailey Zimmerman will be performing as part of the Michelob ultra concert series Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Zimmerman’s performance will feature special guests Dylan Marlow & Drew Baldridge. Bailey Zimmerman is a country music sensation, featuring four consecutive number 1 singles in his debut album, Religiously.…
The Atascadero chamber of commerce has been chosen to lead the 2026 western association of chamber executives conference in Tucson, Arizona, the chamber announced in a release on Monday. The conference is, according to the release, “One of the most prestigious gatherings for chamber professionals nationwide.” The chamber says this recognizes Atascadero as a leader…
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sewage-spill-in-san-luis-creek The county public health department announced that approximately 50,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater was released into the San Luis Creek. The nearest beach access point from the San Luis Creek is Avila Beach; the public health department advises beach goers to avoid contacting ocean water near this part of Avila Beach. Advisories have…
With the recent atmospheric river bringing over an inch of rain here in San Luis Obispo county, several roads in the north county have been closed: The east side of 5301 Santa Rita road has been closed as of 9:17 yesterday morning. No reopening time has been given as of 9 am Friday, February 14th.…
The Paso Robles planning commission has completed a recirculated draft environmental impact report for the Landing Paso Robles project. The EIR is available for public review through March 30, 2025. It can be downloaded from the city’s website, or requested at city hall. The project is located on the west side of Airport road, north…
