Four central coast healthcare entities, Cencal Health, Cottage Health System and Sansum Clinic, and Community Health Centers of the Central Coast agreed to pay a total of 68 million dollars to resolve allegations of violating the Federal and California False Claims Act. The lawsuit stems from a Medi-Cal expansion of qualifying adults in California. The…
The levee along Arroyo Grande creek sustained severe damage during the winter storms earlier this year. State assemblywoman Dawn Addis has recently helped secure a state fund of 1.24 million dollars to assist in repairs for the levee. The fund is a part of California’s 2023-24 state budget. County officials say the projected cost to…
The San Luis Obispo county sheriff’s office announced it has begun seeking donations for the Christmas Bike Program. The bike program began more than 30 years ago, with the idea of promoting the holiday spirit by giving away refurbished bicycles with new helmets to children in need in San Luis Obispo county. Though the holidays…
A fire sparked yesterday afternoon close to California Valley Solar Ranch near Santa Margarita. The wildfire quickly burned through 25 acres, threatening the nearby solar farm. Cal Fire said no other structures were threatened by the blaze. Closer in the evening, a Cal Fire spokesperson said they managed to stop the forward progress of the…
The San Miguel Community Services District will be discussing who will fill the vacancy on their board of directors today. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Ward Roney back in May. The two candidates are Ashley Sangster, who previously served on the board until resigning in October, 2021, and Berkeley Baker, a former…
Yesterday morning, over seven thousand PG&E customers in the north county were without power for several hours, impacting customers mainly west of highway 101 between Templeton and Santa Margarita. The power outage was tripped by an enhanced powerline safety setting (EPSS for short). EPSS technology de-energizes a power line in one tenth of a second…
Paso Robles Concerts in the park continues from 6 to 8 through August 24th in the downtown city park gazebo. Today’s entertainment will be Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band. Atascadero’s concerts are from 6:30 to 8:30, and will feature Club Dv8 this Saturday. All concerts are free to attend. You’re encouraged to bring…
On July 3rd and 4th, public officials will be employing mussel-sniffing canines to help limit the spread of the invasive species. The canines are trained to sniff watercraft and alert handlers of any invasive mussel presence, which helps expedite boat inspections. Watercraft inspections are routine in San Luis Obispo county, used to monitor vessels in…
The Disaster Recovery Center remains open at the Templeton Community Center, 601 Main street. The center will be open until July 1st from 9 am to 7 pm. The center is for assisting residents applying for federal assistance if their businesses or homes were damaged by the winter storms earlier this year. You can also…
For those who live in areas where safe and sane fireworks are permitted, remember state fire officials are stressing the dangers and consequences of using illegal fireworks. Be sure to celebrate responsibly this fourth of July. Before purchasing fireworks, make sure they are permitted where you live. Out-of-state fireworks are illegal in California without a…
