The Branch Fire is now 75% contained. The wildfire off Highway 58 in the California Valley burned 3,022 acres. It destroyed two structures and ten outbuildings. The evacuation order for the California Valley was lifted at 5:00 Thursday afternoon. A resident in the area said, “That bad boy really took off.”
Morning clouds becoming mostly sunny this afternoon, high’s in the low to mid 90’s. WSW winds 15-25 miles per hour. Overnight, mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 50’s. WSW winds at 10-20 mph. Tomorrow, mostly sunny after morning clouds, highs in the mid 90’s. SW winds 15-25 miles per hour tomorrow. The extended forecast…
Just south of Santa Barbara, a black bear was spotted near Oprah Winfrey’s home in Montecito. The black bear described as a healthy juvenile. Earlier in the morning Monday, the Santa Barbara county sheriff’s office received calls about a bear being spotted on the north end of Ennisbrook Trail. Fish and wildlife officials said they…
The Duo-Tones entertained folks who drove through the parking lot next to the Atascadero chamber of commerce as part of Band, Burgers and Brew. The drive-thru event held yesterday afternoon in Atascadero. Chamber CEO Emily Reneau said it went well. Proceeds benefited Kiwanis and the chamber of commerce on the first Band, Burgers and Brew…
Effective today, Paso Robles has a new economic development manager. Paul Sloan joins the city after doing the job as part of the Paso Robles chamber. He has about 20 years experience. He previously served as CEO of Tahiti Tourism Worldwide. Sloan is originally from Paso Robles. He’s been working for the chamber of commerce…
Tomorrow is World Day against Human Trafficking. In Atascadero, there will be an event at the sunken gardens beginning at ten tomorrow. There will be a 25 minute walk and then information will be shared about human trafficking. If you attend, you’re encouraged to wear blue, which is the international color of human trafficking to…
Cuesta college is setting up classes at Camp Roberts to serve California National Guard and their families. The agreement between Cuesta and Camp Roberts goes into effect August 3rd. Classes at Cuesta begin August 17th. Active duty personnel, their families and veterans will have access to classes, financial aid and scholarship information. This fall, most…
The Paso Robles Planning Commission spent several hours last night discussing the proposed Beechwood Project. The development includes plans for 911 new residential units. The project would be built on the east side of Paso Robles near Airport Road and Virginia Peterson Elementary School. Community development director Warren Frace described the project to the Planning…
Morning clouds becoming mostly sunny this afternoon, high’s in the mid 90’s. Westerly winds 15-25 miles per hour. Overnight, mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 50’s. WSW winds at 10-20 mph. Tomorrow, mostly sunny after morning clouds, highs in the low 90’s. SW winds 15-25 miles per hour tomorrow. The extended forecast calls for…
A drive through BBQ this afternoon in Atascadero. It’s called Band, Burgers and Brew. You have to buy your tickets in advance. You can do that until two this afternoon at atascaderochamber.org. Band, Burger and Brew this afternoon. A drive through BBQ at Atascadero chamber of commerce.
