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…

Supervisors 1.06.2021

San Luis Obispo county supervisors received their routine report from county health officer Penny Borenstein. Dr. Borenstein said that the inventory is 50%. Shortly after that response, supervisor John Peschong suggested the county file a lawsuit against the state of California. He made a motion that the county council develop verbiage for a lawsuit against…

North County Weather 1.05.2021

Foggy this morning, mostly sunny later today. Highs this afternoon near 63. NE winds 10-15 miles per hour. Partly cloudy overnight, lows near 34. Mostly sunny skies tomorrow with highs near 66. The extended forecast calls mostly sunny skies through the week. About a 10% chance of rain off and on through Saturday.

In Sports 1.05.2021

The Gonzaga Bulldogs remain #1 in college basketball. The Bulldogs remain the top men’s team in the nation. Baylor is second. The NCAA tournament selection committee has Tennessee #3, Boise state #13, Oregon #19 and Arizona #21. Former Cal Poly basketball stand out Hank Moroski died recently in Novato. Moroski would have turned 96 years…

District Attorney Dan Dow 1.05.2021

District attorney Dan Dow has come under fire in recent months from black lives matter and other leftist groups for his decision to prosecute Tiana Arata for her role in leading illegal demonstrations in San Luis Obispo. During the holidays, however, Dan Dow received a patriotic gift from members of Protect San Luis Obispo County.…