Release From Shut Down 5.21.2020

The state of California gives San Luis Obispo county the go ahead to move more quickly through Stage 2 opening sectors. It means restaurants and stores can reopen to some extent. The state public health department determining that the county has met governor Newsom’s Stage 2 variance criteria. San Luis Obispo and 28 other counties…

Goodwill Remains Closed 5.20.2020

If you’re doing some spring cleaning, some advice on where to take items you don’t want. Goodwill Industries says their donation centers remain closed because of the government imposed shutdown. They ask that you not drop off items at their donation centers. The stores will resume operations as soon as the state allows. Information is…

Oregon Ruling On Coronavirus Shut Down 5.20.2020

In Oregon, a judge overturns the authority of governor Kate Brown. Judge Matthew Shirtcliff, judge of Baker county in eastern Oregon, declared the governor’s coronavirus restrictions “null and void” because the governor didn’t have her emergency orders approved by the state legislature. Judge Shirtcliff made the ruling Monday. That decision related to a lawsuit brought…

Going Rogue 5.20.2020

While some who are frustrated are asking why our county officials or our city officials or even north county businesses do not go rogue and just ignore the shelter-in-place order by the state. San Luis Obispo county sheriff Ian Parkinson explains why that’s a bad idea. He says the state could revoke a state license…

Paso Robles City Council 5.20.2020

The Paso Robles City Council held a virtual meeting Tuesday. Fire Chief and current Emergency Services Director Jonathon Stornetta provided an update on COVID-19. Stornetta said Governor Gavin Newsom changed some of his metrics on Monday which make it easier for San Luis Obispo County to qualify for the Stage 2 variance criteria of the…

Supervisors Give Go-Ahead to Dr. Borenstein 5.20.2020

San Luis Obispo County Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday morning to encourage County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein to submit an application to move forward with Governor Gavin Newsom’s new plan for reopening. On Monday, the governor outlined new guidelines for counties to qualify for reopening. The new guidelines change the metrics which make it easier…

North County Weather 5.19.2020

Mostly sunny, highs this afternoon near 70. WNW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tonight, clear skies, lows in the mid 40’s. NW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, sunny, highs in the upper 70’s. NW winds 10-15 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls fur sunny skies through the week with increasing temperatures. Highs in…

Osmond Obit 5.19.2020

One sad note today, Ken Osmond has died. You may remember him as Eddie Haskell on “Leave It To Beaver.” After his acting career, Osmond became an officer with the Los Angeles police department. As a police officer, he was once shot in the line of duty while trying to apprehend a car thief. Long…

In Sports 5.19.2020

Professional sports may be back in action within 2-3 weeks. Governor Gavin Newsom saying he hopes to have pro sports returning by early June. Texas governor Greg Abbot saying he expects to have professional baseball back in Dallas and Houston by the end of May. Although the games will be played at the usual ballparks,…