The city of Atascadero has appointed a new fire chief. Current chief Casey Bryson will retire in September, after more than 26 years of dedicated service to Atascadero, and serving as fire chief since 2017. An internal recruitment process was conducted to identify the department’s next leader. Battalion chief David J. Van Son has been…
The Cambria Community Services District met on Thursday to discuss closing a funding gap for the skate park project. The project has gone through five years of discussion, but just as it seemed to cross the finish line, the district was short funds. The CSD voted to receive bids in April 2026, and received two…
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.
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): *David Duringer will discuss shooting stances and…
The California mid-state fair will be holding three special admission days this year through discounted admission, and free non-profit expos. The days are Seniors Day, July 17th, Kids Day, July 24th, and Armed Forces Day, July 25th. On Seniors Day, guests 62 years and older receive half-off single day admission. Guests can also connect with…
News Release – JUN6 – Rinconada Rx The Rinconada prescribed burn that was initially scheduled for yesterday has been postponed until Friday, July 10th. The Rinconada burn will be held outside of Santa Margarita, in coordination with private landowners. Efforts will target yellow star thistle, “a highly invasive plant species that poses environmental, economic, and…
District attorney Dan Dow announced that a superior court judge has found sufficient evidence to hold a man to answer on charges of murder. Evidence has been established that on November 13, 2025, 23-year-old Abel Santiago and his brother, Francisco Santiago, picked up the victim of the shooting, Margarito Ventura Ventura, in Santa Maria. The…
On Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting, the board voted 4 – 0 to award a contract to Souza Engineering contracting for the first stage in the Bob Jones gap closure project. Supervisor John Peschong recused himself from voting. The $10.5 million construction contract will span from the Octagon Barn trail-head to Cloverridge lane, with construction…
07.8.26 Paso Robles High School Announces 2026 Bearcat Athletics Season Passes and Reserved Football Seating Bearcat athletics will be selling season passes, reserved football seating, parking passes, and punch cards for the 2026 – 27 school year. Reserved football seating includes gate admission, and a reserved seat for all five home regular-season varsity football games.…
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.
