The proposed ban on plastic bags, imposed by the Integrated Waste Management Authority is generating more discussion at grocery stores, restaurants and dry cleaners in the north county. Atascadero city councilman Charles Bourbeau voted for the proposal, although he asked the IWMA staff to investigate several issues facing north county businesses if it’s adopted. After…
“Talk on the Block” returned to Atascadero Wednesday night. The city of Atascadero and chamber of commerce combining efforts to provide an opportunity for local citizens to meet with city officials in a casual atmosphere to discuss the issues facing the city. City manager Rachelle Rickard described city functions and the economic realities that the…
The Integrated Waste Management Authority board of directors approved a ban on many plastic bags in San Luis Obipso county, including those used at grocery and convenience stores! The board voted 9-4 yesterday afternoon to advise staff to develop a draft ordinance to ban most plastic bags, including those used at Farmers Markets. Supervisors Lynn…
The Integrated Waste Management board of directors meets this afternoon at the supervisors council chambers. The board will discuss a proposal to approve an new ordinance establishing a waste reduction and reuse program for carryout bags. It would prohibit plastic carry out plastic bags, including single use and reusable bags at point-of-sale establishments. That includes…
A Paso Robles woman is trapped on a cruise ship at a port in Japan. The Paso Robles Daily News reporting that 52-year-old Sarah Arana got on board the ship January 20th for a two week cruise. That was before news hit about the virus spreading through China. Now they’re quarantined in a Japanese port…
While millions of basketball fans mourn the death of Kobe Bryant, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the helicopter crash Sunday in the hills near Calabasas. Thick fog is blamed for the crash that killed nine people, including Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and the pilot of the helicopter. The pilot…
The Beach Boys are returning to Paso Robles. The band will play July 5th at Vina Robles Amphitheater. Lead singer Mike Love is still with the Beach Boys, and he’ll be on hand. Tickets go on sale at ten Friday.
The Doau brothers buy that historic bank building on 13th street in Paso Robles. Daniel Daou saying the building will serve as the new headquarters for Doau Vineyard and Winery. They’re also developing Dauo Ocean in Cambria. Escrow closed last week on the old bank of Italy building at 1245 Park street. Daou will remodel…
The city of Atascadero is conducting a stakeholders meeting on the housing element today. So, if you’re in the building trades and would like to offer some input on the housing and construction rules in Atascadero, this is your opportunity. That’s from 2-4 this afternoon in room 106 of the rotunda. The Atascadero city council…
Tonight, the Paso Robles planing commission looks at the plan for the Olsen-South Chandler Development. That plan calls for about 1300 homes on the east side of Paso Robles off Linne road south to Meadowlark. Developer Mike Neggar says his company is ready for the meeting this evening with the planning commission. The planning commission…
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