The county elections office has released a statement seeking to answer questions on why precincts and polling places sometimes change. The elections office says that while these are inconvenient, “these adjustments are not arbitrary – they are required to ensure elections remain fair, accurate, and compliant with the state law.” The elections office says precincts…
A San Luis Obispo county supervisor, and Paso Robles city council member candidate have clashed over a political action committee on social media. District 4 supervisor Jimmy Paulding alleged the political action committee of general build would use its funds to influence the district 4 race by supporting his opponent, Adam Verdin. Paulding also said…
The county district attorney’s office held an event yesterday morning on Victim’s Rights Awareness Month. The full meeting can still be viewed on the DA’s office YouTube page. In the meeting, district attorney Dan Dow first called on attendees to ‘change the language’ used for the criminal justice system–to call it the criminal and victim…
The Atascadero police department is reminding motorists that April is distracted driving awareness month. The APD encourages drivers to “stay focused, keep their eyes forward, and hands on the wheel.” Distractions like checking a phone, using an in-dash touchscreen or car phone app, adjusting the radio, or eating can have serious consequences. APD commander Matt…
The Morning Exchange; North County’s local news show airs 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. every weekday. Hosts Kevin Will and Chris Garcia take a lively, sometimes irreverent look at local issues. Weather every hour around the clock. Call in and let your voice be heard on a number of topics.
Karen Velie hosts “Sound Off” every Wednesday and Thursday. Karen brings a diverse range of guests to talk about the issues that affect us most. Tune in to the longest running talk show on the Central Coast – now in its sixth decade. Sound Off guest(s): *Paso Robles mother whose child is one…
Agenda April – For Posting The Templeton Area Advisory Group will be meeting tomorrow at 6:30 pm in the CSD board room, 206 5th street. In tomorrow’s meeting, TAAG will discuss the newly proposed Templeton to Atascadero connector project. The proposed project is a one-mile-long multi-use trail, connecting South Main street in Templeton to the…
The Central Coast Taxpayers Association presented and honored Katy Grimes, editor-in-chief of the California Globe, with their 2025 Hero of the Taxpayer award. The award recognizes “her outstanding investigative journalism and unwavering commitment to exposing government waste, advocating for fiscal responsibility, and championing taxpayer interests across California,” according to the association. Grimes serves as editor-in-chief…
Retired air force officer, and former Cal Poly vice president Bill Britton, has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Paso Robles in the 2026 general election. Earlier this month, mayor John Hamon said he will step down in December, and not seek reelection. Britton’s campaign held a launch event last week, which “saw an…
The Morning Exchange; North County’s local news show airs 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. every weekday. Hosts Kevin Will and Chris Garcia take a lively, sometimes irreverent look at local issues. Weather every hour around the clock. Call in and let your voice be heard on a number of topics.
