The Gifford fire has reached over 115,000 acres this past weekend. As of 8:29 on 08/11/25, the fire is at 119,214 acres, and 33% containment. More firefighter injuries have been confirmed, bringing the total up to seven. Two structures have also been destroyed in the fire’s wake. Fire officials say the northern end of the…
The county clerk-recorder’s office announced they will celebrate National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on Tuesday, August 12th. This national day of action, according to the clerk-recorder’s office, encourages people to get involved in democracy and their community by serving as precinct workers. The county elections office is currently preparing for a potential special election this…
Supervisors Agenda Aug 11th Proclamation Local Emergency Gifford Fire The county board of supervisors will be holding a special meeting this morning at 10:30. The meeting is to adopt a resolution to proclaim a local emergency due to the Gifford fire. The agenda says proclaiming a local emergency can assist with the receipt of mutual…
The Atascadero city council’s next meeting is tomorrow night, with open session starting at 6. On tomorrow’s agenda is a full oral report on the Llano fire, which occurred on June 28, 2025 in the back yard of a residence at 6705 Llano road. The fire was stopped within two hours, burning through approximately 20…
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Gear Head Radio w/Jimmy Purdy from Shift’N Gears. For more information about Shift’N Gears contact them at: (805) 238-6202, 1621 North River Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446 or their website: https://shiftngears805.com/.
Weekly Project Update AUG 8TH Paso Robles public works has released a weekly project report for upcoming and ongoing projects in the city. Sherwood waterline upgrades have finished as of August 5th. Paving operations continue for phase 1 of Creston corridor improvements, expected to finish August 13th. The traffic signal at Walnut and Bolen drive…
Metal spikes known as Caltrops have been appearing in Paso Robles for the past few weeks, puncturing tires of unsuspecting motorists. The Paso Robles police department has offered a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest regarding these spikes after more than 40 instances of car damage have been reported from these spikes.…
Evacuation orders and warnings continue to grow in number for the Gifford fire. As of 7:54 am on August 8th, the fire has scorched 99,232 acres, and is 15% contained. Injuries have also grown from the fire. There are 4 confirmed firefighter injuries, and 3 confirmed civilian injuries. Currently there are 0 structures damaged. Evacuation…
The county of San Luis Obispo adopted a new fireworks ordinance on May 20, 2025. The ordinance prohibited the use of all fireworks in most unincorporated areas of the county, and strengthened the penalties associated with illegal use of fireworks. Yesterday afternoon, the county released an update on the citation and confiscation results of this…
