Students across San Luis Obispo county will be going back to school this month, and as early as this week. The Atascadero unified school district’s first day back to school will be tomorrow, August 12th. Paso Robles joint unified school district’s and Almond Acres Charter Academy’s first day is Thursday, August 13th. Pleasant Valley Joint…
Governor Gavin Newsom said he will leave the possible extension of Diablo Canyon’s operations past 2030 to the next governor. The operating license for Diablo Canyon has already been approved through 2029 and 2030, but PG&E is advocating for an extension through 2045. A law has not gone through the legislature yet to allow these…
PURPOSE_Press Release_August 2026.doc Purpose 2026 raised $2.8 million for charity in just one night, their most successful year in the event’s history. 125 guests gathered from across the county, by invitation, at Law Estate Wines on August 8th. Funds were raised through an auction, and then the fund-a-need, with 1.3 million dollars being raised within…
The county elections office will recognize today as national poll worker recruitment day. Founded in 2020 by election assistance commission, the nationwide effort “highlights the essential role poll workers play in administering elections across the country.” Poll workers are “the face of local elections,” according to the clerk-recorder’s office, playing a critical role in ensuring…
Atascadero fire responded to a residential structure fire on Sunday at about 4:46 pm. The incident was located at 7580 Castano avenue. Units found a single-family residence fully involved in a heavy fire, spreading to vegetation behind the home. Firefighters successfully stopped the flames from reaching adjacent homes, and it was about 30 minutes until…
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