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Other Stories This Wednesday 4.14.2021

San Luis Obispo county could enter into the less restrictive orange tier next week. That’s because the local adjusted case rate dropped to 5.4 new cases per 100 thousand people. Another cannabis store opens in Morro Bay. Natural Healing Center opening its doors Monday on Morro Bay boulevard and Napa avenue. It also has stores…

Aquatic Complex 4.14.2021

The Paso Robles school board also discussed the proposed aquatic complex for Paso Robles high school. Jill Orgosolka spoke for Swim Paso, a group which is applying for a $3 million grant to help pay for the $10-15 million aquatic complex. Chris Bausch raised questions about the board getting involved with the grant. The aquatic…

PRJUSD School Board 4.14.2021

Paso Robles school board discussed at great length a proposed ethnic studies course. The instructor, Geoffrey Land, had worked on the course to make it more palatable to all members of the school board. At last night’s meeting, the board received a pile of written comments about the proposed ethnic studies course. And about a…

North County Weather 4.13.2021

Mostly sunny, but cooler in the north county, highs near 66. WSW winds 15-25 miles per hour. Partly cloudy skies tonight, lows near 41. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, but cooler, highs near 65. WSW winds 5-10 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies through the weekend…

Seal Killer 4.13.2021

A former Santa Maria man was sentenced to three months in federal prison for killing an elephant seal on a San Simeon beach in 2019. 30-year-old Jordan Peter Gerbich pleaded guilty in a US district court in Los Angeles in December. Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the federal misdemeanor carried a maximum penalty of…

Shouting Match at Brewery 4.13.2021

A confrontation over face masks at Barrel House Brewery in Paso Robles over the weekend. A Fresno anti-masker confronted a Fresno city council member Sunday at the local brewery. Ben Martin shouted at councilman Miguel Arias Arias responded by holding up a peace symbol, and saying, “Have a good day, brother.” A waitress escorted Ben…

Paso Robles School District Meeting 4.13.2021

The Paso Robles school district meets tonight virtually. Superintendent Curt Dubost will give a report on in-person learning opportunities and a recommendation for moving forward to reopen schools in the district. The board will also discuss the aquatic complex and the use of Measure M funds for that project. You may remember last month, district…