Heavy winds are forecast for the lake Tahoe basin. The city of south lake Tahoe is virtually deserted today. Monday, residents were ordered to evacuate. Most left in a hurry. Late Monday, the fire jumped highway 89 near Christmas Valley. It burned cabins between highway 50 and highway 89. So far it’s destroyed more than…
September first today, and it’s going to feel more like fall than we usually experience in the north county. Today we’ll see high temperatures in the upper 70’s. Tomorrow it will reach the low 80’s in Paso Robles, but you can expect cooler temperatures through Labor Day weekend. The hottest day will be Sunday when…
Since his recent death, we’re learning more about Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. For instance, although he never learned to drive, Watts had an impressive collection of exotic cars. He said, “I just love the shape of old cars. I can’t drive, so I just sit in them and listen to the purr. I suppose…
The Santa Ynez band of the Chumash Indians cancels the annual Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow. It was scheduled for the first weekend of October. The announcement coming out a few days ago. Tribal leaders saying, “Out of an abundance of caution, and considering the latest surge of covid-19 in Santa Barbara county, the decision was…
Democratic lawmakers dropped a controversial proposal to mandate vaccines in the state. Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks of Oakland said she will not pursue the proposal this year after drafts of her bill language were leaked last week. She says she needs more time to craft “the strongest bill possible.” Dropping the proposal before the legislature adjourns…
A remarkable senate bill related to housing is making its way through the state legislature. Senate bill 9 passed in the California state assembly late last week. It’s now returning for a vote in the state senate the bill would do the following. It would allow all single-family lots in the state to be subdivided…
The investigation continues into the suspected overdose deaths of two Atascadero adults. Detectives with the Atascadero police department trying to ascertain what happened. Three people were discovered unresponsive early Saturday afternoon. Two were dead. Another adult was rushed to a local hospital. Sheriff Ian Parkinson tells KPRL law enforcement does its best to save victims…
Jaime Umphenour is the host of “Sound-Off”, the longest running talk show on the Central Coast. She brings to the show an eclectic range of guests from Authors to Artists, business owners to politicians, and everyone in between. Tune in to Sound Off every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Today’s Guests: New City Manager…
Dick Mason from KPRL News hosts “Sound Off” every Monday. Dick 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: Joey Vaughn, former Food Services…
Mostly sunny skies today. Highs today near 98 in Paso Robles. Near 92 Atascadero. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Overnight, clear skies, lows near 59. NNE winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, but much cooler. Highs near 86 in Paso Robles. 83 in Atascadero. SW winds 15-25 miles per hour. The extended…
