Monday night football game stopped abruptly in the first quarter last night after Damar Hamlin was injured. After making a tackle, he collapsed on the field. He was given CPR and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. He reportedly suffered cardiac arrest and is listed in critical condition. On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers…
An ancient wooden sarcophagus was returned to Egypt by the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences. The repatriation is part of the Egyptian government efforts to stop the trafficking of its stolen antiquities. In 2021, they recovered more than 5,000 stolen artifacts. The sarcophagus dates back to the late dynastic period that spanned from 664 BC…
Several thousand people turned out for the Annual Polar Bear Dip at the Cayucos pier on New Year’s Day. More than one thousand people took a dip in the ocean. There was also an Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge. That Avila Beach event is now in it’s 11th year.
More than 4,250 gallons of sewage were released in the ocean near Avila Beach on New Year’s Eve. That was caused by a sewage line blockage. The spill started around 5 Saturday afternoon and was stopped at 6:25. Part of Avila Beach was closed on New Year’s day because of that sewage leak.
A couple earthquakes shook the Pinnacles National Park Saturday. The first struck at 10:19 Saturday night. It measured 3.2 on the Richter scale. The second earthquake shook one half hour later a short distance away. It measured 4.0 on the Richter scale. You may have felt the second earthquake yourself at 10:49. About 250 people…
New Years day turned violent in Nipomo when a family dispute erupted shortly after midnight. Sheriff’s deputies found a 36-year-old man with stab wounds after a family disturbance. 20-year-old Angel Rodriguez was arrested for stabbing the victim. He was booked into the county jail around 5 yesterday morning. The victim suffered serious but not life-threatening…
In Atascadero on Sunday, a juvenile was arrested after shooting another juvenile. Early Sunday morning, Atascadero police went to the 9100 block of Las Lomas avenue after a young woman reported receiving threatening messages from her ex-boyfriend. The police searched the area, but could not find the suspect. Officers heard a number of shots being…
Highway one reopened at eight this morning after inspection. One way reversing traffic control is in effect at Paul’s Slide into tomorrow morning. Then it’s probably going to close again. No exact time given, but they’re anticipating a severe atmospheric river event tomorrow. So, highway one may be closed tomorrow and that closure could be…
Despite the rain Saturday, a big turn out for the Stacie Strong Golf Tournament at the Links golf course. Stacie Athon is battling cancer, and the tournament was organized to help defray her medical expenses. She tells KPRL the event went well. Stacie Athon says you can still make donations at her website: staciestrong.com.
Paso Robles city council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, but not tonight. Tonight’s scheduled city council meeting canceled because of the three day weekend. Next meeting is scheduled for January 17th, which also follows a three day weekend.
