CA State Stimulus 1.07.2021

Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for the state to send new $600 stimulus payments to low-income residents. The cash would add to the $600 in federal stimulus payments that congress approved last month. Unlike the federal money, illegal immigrants would be eligible for the California payments. Newsom’s proposal is part of a broader economic relief…

SLO Vaccine Program 1.07.2021

The vaccine against the coronavirus is being administered to health professionals in San Luis Obispo county. The procedure is now underway. Dr. Penny Borenstein is the county health officer. She says delivery of the vaccine will be prioritized by age. The average age of those who died with coronavirus is over 85. Dr. Borenstein says…

Supervisors 1.07.2021

When the San Luis Obispo county supervisors met Tuesday, a new supervisor was introduced, and two supervisors who were re-elected by north county voters were welcomed to the board. The two re-elected supervisors and the appointed supervisor were sworn in on Monday, but chair Lynn Compton afforded them an opportunity to speak before the meeting…

Opening Monologue 1.07.2021

Horns honked in support of a rally held yesterday afternoon at the downtown city park. The peaceful demonstration held in support of president Donald Trump. Meanwhile, at Sherwood Forest park, police investigated the death of a man whose body was discovered off Creston road. That grisly discovery occurred around 7:30 yesterday morning. Police believe a…

County Fire Burn Season Opens 1.06.2021

County Fire says that the burn season in the unincorporated areas opens today. That’s due to recent rainfall and vegetation moisture levels. So backyard burning permits will be authorized effective today. The burn season typically runs through the end of April. You’re advised to check with the fire officials in your jurisdiction before doing any…

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Other Stories This Wednesday 1.06.2021

A Paso Robles distillery is challenging the US Food and Drug Administration over a $14 thousand dollar fee they’re levying against his company for switching to making hand sanitizer. Aaron Bergh says his company is trying to help the community and keep his business in operation during the pandemic. In San Luis Obispo, sheriff’s deputies…

Vaccine 1.06.2021

The board of supervisors also got a report from county health officer Dr. Penny Borenstein about implementation of a vaccine program in the count. She says it’s starting slowly, but underway. Dr. Borenstein has laid out a timetable and priorities for who gets the vaccines. It’s broken down by age, so those over 75 will…