San Luis Obispo police arrested an arson suspect yesterday near the San Luis Obispo airport. Firefighters and police responded to a van fire at about 2 pm yesterday at Kendall road, finding an unoccupied van fully engulfed in flames. Witnesses at the scene said they saw a man taking off after the fire started, walking…
10-27-2026 – Agenda English Updates to the citizens’ oversight committee are on the next Paso Robles school board’s agenda. Bonds passed by the district must include an independent citizen’s oversight committee, with at least seven members and representing specific segments of the community. There are two vacant seats for members at large currently, and the…
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.
The San Luis Obispo county elections office has used state funding to acquire and deploy a votemobile for this general election cycle. The clerk-recorder’s office says this votemobile will be used as an official mobile ballot drop box. The elections office will roll out this brand-new vehicle on October 24th. During the next two weeks,…
The county office of emergency services and Paso Fire & Emergency Services presented an update on plans for the upcoming El Nino conditions. Paso Robles has initiated “Paso Prepared,” a public education campaign focused on helping residents ahead of the rainy season. Through the city’s social media channels, Paso Prepared encourages residents to sign up…
The Atascadero school board’s Tuesday meeting was packed, as many residents showed up to speak on the high school’s principal, Nikki Baca. Baca was placed on leave last week, with no given reason as to why, and there has been no further information or explanation from the district. Multiple speakers showed up in Tuesday’s meeting…
The Atascadero police department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint tonight from 6 pm to 2 am at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoints are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Drivers charged with a…
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): *Debate Paso Robles School Board district 4…
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.
The Paso Robles city council provided further direction to staff for the potential sale of Pioneer park in last night’s meeting. The parcel that was deemed surplus land contains the skate park, a parking lot, and restrooms, located at the corner of Riverside avenue and 19th street. After declaring the land as surplus, the city…
