Yesterday, the California public utilities commission voted to extend the operating life of Diablo Canyon through 2030. The power plant was initially set to close in 2025, but recent backing from state and federal officials has caused PG&E to pursue its license renewal. PG&E still must receive approval for extending its operating licenses from the…
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: *Stacey Korsgaden will discuss the ongoing issues…
SLOCOG announced it has approved its 2024 fund cycle, which runs from fiscal year 2024/25 through 2028/29. This will add a total of 43.9 million dollars in funding capacity to the region’s five-year capital improvement program. The funds are sourced from the federal highway administration’s infrastructure investment and Jobs Act and the state transportation improvement…
Home Buying 101 The Paso Robles city library will be hosting a Home Buying 101 workshop on January 10th from 5:30 to 8 in the evening. The workshop will feature four local real estate experts as panelists, walking attendees through the home buying process, from qualifying for a home loan, finding and making an offer…
The city of San Miguel will be holding its 33rd annual Christmas lights parade this Saturday starting at 6 in the evening. The parade will go through Mission street between 11th and 14th street. Bring warm clothes, friends and family, and set up early to enjoy the parade. Four local restaurants will be open for…
The city of San Luis Obispo’s police department recently made an arrest regarding the presence of ATM skimmers in the city. The department says multiple cities in the county have had skimmer reports across different banks, and in response, a task force of local law enforcement agencies actively conducted surveillance operations in multiple affected locations.…
The Paso Robles school board discussed three items yesterday regarding the superintendent search for the district. The school board first discussed the superintendent salary schedule, and voted to remove the masters and doctorate incentives for the salary, while also raising the base pay by three thousand dollars. The approved base pay for the superintendent (subject…
The San Luis Obispo public health department announced they have received two grants from the office of traffic safety. The grants total to around $371,000, and will go to continue programs aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on roadways. The department says the funds will go to education outreach and programs for child passenger safety…
The Templeton Presbyterian Church presents its 16th Annual Living Nativity this Saturday, December 16th at 7 in the evening in the Templeton park. Bundle up and bring a chair for the story of Christ’s birth. Cookies and cocoa will be served in the chapel.
Enjoy the Holiday Magic event at the Charles Paddock Zoo this Saturday. At the holiday-themed zoo, the zookeeper’s will become Santa’s elves, with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event is included with daily admission. There will be activities for the entire family to enjoy, and from 10 am to 1 pm, gifts…
