Surfer Arrested 2.18.2020

A Morro Bay surfer was arrested during a surfing competition near Morro rock Saturday. 39-year-old Brian Robert Sprinkle was surfing in a competition near the rock when he allegedly left the water and attacked an elderly woman without provocation. Police believe Sprinkle was under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs at the time. They also located…

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Other Stories This Tuesday 2.18.2020

A late night tire slasher damaged 16 cars in San Luis Obispo Friday night. All of the damages occurred in a residential area around Johnson avenue, Palm street, Pepper street and Mill street. Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Luis Obispo police department. The Hidden Kitchen in Cambria is back open at…

Tax Preparation 2.18.2020

Seniors can get help with their taxes again this year. Mike Cussen has coordinated the service for several years Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday’s at the Vets Hall, next to the Senior Center in Paso Robles. Call the Senior Center in Paso Robles or Atascadero or the Paso Robles city library to make an appointment.

Duplicate Ballots 2.18.2020

Last week, San Luis Obispo county election officials discovered that duplicate vote-by-mail ballots were sent to 2,666 voters in the county. The county’s ballot printer and mail house vendor had inadvertently processed a supplemental vote by mail mailing twice, the result; about 2,600 voters received a second, identical VBM ballot packet. The vendor is sending…

Coronavirus Victims 2.18.2020

Plans change for Coronavirus victims bound for Camp Roberts Federal officials decided Monday against sending Coronavirus victims to Camp Roberts. Over the weekend, San Luis Obispo County health officials met with Supervisor John Peschong and other leaders to discuss the potential arrival of victims with Coronavirus. Supervisor Peschong had discussions Sunday with Supervisor Chris Lopez…

North County Weather 2.14.2020

Sunny today after morning fog. Highs near 70, WNW winds 5-10 miles per hour. Tonight, cold and clear. Low temperatures around 37. Tomorrow, sunny and warm. Highs near 72. The extended forecast calls for sunny weather through next week, with high temperatures in the mid to upper 60’s. Reaching the low 70’s overnight lows in…

In Sports 2.14.2020

The Paso Robles Bearcats lost to Madera South in the first round of the CIF play-offs. The final score was 4-2. That game played at War Memorial stadium last night. Last night, the Shandon girls basketball team lost to Ganesha of Pomona in the playoffs 84-15. In their final regular season game, the Templeton boys…

Valentine’s Day 2.14.2020

Today is Valentine’s Day in the north county. You’ll see pop-up flower stands in many areas. Some local restaurants offering specials for lovers out on the town. The Carlton’s Nautical Cowboy in Atascadero, one of the local restaurants offering specials for Valentine’s Day. The Valentine gifts purchased from the Charles Paddock Zoo are in the…