Debbie Arnold 1.24.2020

The debates and forum in the fifth district supervisors race continue next week. The debate Wednesday at the county government center drew a clear line between the incumbent supervisor, Debbie Arnold, and her challenger, Ellen Beraud. Arnold served as an aide to assemblyman Sam Blakeslee long before she served in elected office. She helped Sam…

Kristin Smart 1.24.2020

The Kristin Smart murder case takes another twist. Denise Smart, the mother of Kristin Smart says that the FBI did not inform the family of impending news related to the case. She says it was a former FBI agent. You may remember what sheriff Ian Parkinson told KPRL this week about the rumor of a…

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Sheriff Ian Parkinson 1.24.2020

Sheriff Ian Parkinson and several members of the sheriffs department attended a memorial for Andrew Holland Wednesday night. Andrew Holland, you may remember, died in the county jail on January 22nd 2017. The family sued the county and won a multi-million dollar settlement. They spent part of that money trying to get Sheriff Ian Parkinson…

North County Weather 1.23.2020

Cloudy skies this morning, sunshine this afternoon, highs in the mid to upper 60’s with light winds. Partly cloudy skies overnight, lows near 44. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, highs in the upper 60’s. The extended forecast calls for a warming trend. Temperatures expected to reach the upper 60’s Saturday.

In Sports 1.23.2020

The Templeton soccer team beat Morro Bay 3-0. Merran Grindley scored two goals in the game, which was played on her birthday. Megan Ingle also had a goal in yesterdays game at Templeton high school. In basketball, Orcutt Academy beat Templeton girls 63-37.

Vina Robles 1.23.2020

Vina Robles announcing two acts already committed for late spring. Alice Cooper will perform May 30th with Tesla and special guest Lita Ford. June 14th, Flag Day, Vina Robles presents Bare Naked Ladies, with Gin Blossoms and Toad The Wet Sprocket. For tickets, to to Vina Robles’ website. The pre-sale begins at ten this morning.

Kristin Smart 1.23.2020

The Kristin Smart murder case is back in the news. You may have heard national news organizations mention it yesterday. Denise Smart reportedly told a newspaper in Stockton, where she lives, that the FBI has advised her that a break in the case will soon be announced. San Luis Obispo county sheriff Ian Parkinson tells…

Supervisors Debate 1.23.2020

About 75 people attended the 5th District Supervisors debate at the San Luis Obispo County Government Center. The debate hosted by New Times Magazine in the supervisor’s chambers. The questions posted by the New Times Editor covered a gamut of issues including homelessness, Monterey Bay Community Power, affordable housing, Paso Robles basin groundwater sustainability plan,…