Six vehicles were involved in a crash on southbound highway 101 in Paso Robles yesterday at around 5:20 pm, near the intersection of 46 west. Traffic backed up significantly in both directions as a result of the crash. The California Highway Patrol says one of the vehicles involved in the crash was fully engulfed in…
County sheriff deputies responded to an incident in rural Nipomo late last week, according to a release by the sheriff’s office. Reports came in that two men were actively stealing avocados from a ranch in Nipomo. Deputies located the suspects, who had stolen around 500 pounds of avocados, estimated to be worth 3,000 to 5,000…
The Paso Robles police department released a statement of a probation/parole compliance check they conducted on Monday, July 15th. The department says thirteen subjects were contacted based on their probation status, and two were arrested and booked into the San Luis Obispo county jail: 42-year-old Nathan Williams of Paso Robles, and 42-year-old Sarah Dukes of…
The California mid-state fair’s industrial arts auction took place yesterday, featuring talents and designs from local high school students across the county. For the past 22 years, the auction has featured large scale projects such as barbecues, trailers, shop benches, porch swings, coffee tables, wine racks, and more. The projects are displayed in the barn…
The California mid-state fair announced the winner of its 2024 pageant scholarship: 18-year-old Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles has been crowned the 2024 mid-state fair queen and miss congeniality. 18-year-old Ashlee Holt of Paso Robles was first runner up, and 21-year-old Logan Rutherford of Paso Robles was 2nd runner up. The winner of the talent…
The San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau named three winners at the California mid-state fair for Agriculturalist of the Year, Cattlewoman of the Year, and Cattleman of the Year. Brian Talley of Talley Farms in Arroyo Grande has been recognized as the 2024 agriculturalist of the year. Talley Farms grows vegetables, seed crops, citrus, and…
The next Atascadero summer concert in the park will be tomorrow night starting at 6:30 pm at the Atascadero lake bandstand. Tomorrow’s entertainment will feature Garden Party. The city says Garden Party is known for their authentic covers of 60’s and 70’s folk rock hits. Their goal is to spread peace, love, and good vibrations…
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): *Mike Brown discussing county issues including arguments…
Nonprofit blood services provider, Vitalant, announced they faced a 30% blood donation shortfall during the fourth of July holiday week, and are experiencing a low donor turnout this summer. Vitalant provides for about 900 hospitals nationwide, including over 25 hospitals along the central coast. Vitalant urges donors, especially those with Type O blood, to make…
The city of Paso Robles announced that the next stage of the Creston corridor project will begin on Monday, July 22nd. The city says residents should expect traffic delays as construction crews will be working on approximately 20 feet of deep sewer line on Creston road, from Ferro Lane to Tanner Drive. The city says…
