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The California Highway Patrol has released the names of all three fatality victims involved in the head-on crash on Sunday, July 28th. The next of kin for each of these victims have been notified: 24-year-old Rosalinda Bucio of Cutler, California, 27-year-old Francisco J. Polinasainz of Reedley, California, and 32-year-old Yvette Guzman of Sanger, California. This…
The city of Atascadero has released an official statement on Measure L-24, which will appear on the November 2024 general election ballot. L-24 will extend measure F-14, a half-cent sales tax in the city first adopted in 2014, and set to sunset in 2027. In the release, mayor Heather Moreno says: “Funds from the measure…
In collaboration with the Atascadero Chapter of the American Association of University Women, the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for women of influence north county. The chamber says this program “highlights remarkable women in business who are making a significant difference in their industries and communities.” Nominations are accepted through Tuesday, August 18th.…
The city of Atascadero has released an update for the El Camino Real downtown safety and parking enhancements project. Currently, the city’s contractor is beginning work that will result in temporary impacts at the corners of El Camino Real with Entrada avenue and Traffic Way. The ECR is installing bulb outs at these corners to…
The county of San Luis Obispo has released a statement regarding governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order, directing local jurisdictions to address homeless encampments. The county says their policies and priorities relating to homelessness currently comply with the order, and they will look to continue expanding their housing and human service programs. The county also released…
The city of Atascadero’s official recreation guide, published three times per year and mailed to nearly 15,000 residents, is accepting applications for advertisements. The guide is the city’s official source of information for a variety of classes, activities, youth and adult sports schedules, and a host of other programs. Each publication is also maintained with…
The Charles Paddock Zoo will be holding a day of fun and art in its Wild About Art event. On Saturday, August 3rd from 10 am to 3 pm, zoo visitors will be able to participate in arts and crafts at the zoo, enjoy live music with DJ Andy Morris, savor paradise shaved ice, and…
A San Luis Obispo county resident has been convicted of multiple acts of sexual abuse of a minor. The district attorney’s office announced on Friday afternoon that 23-year-old Tanner Fite of San Luis Obispo committed four separate sexual acts on a minor on October 15, 2023. Cyber forensic data also showed evidence that Fite had…
Press Release New Admininstration 7_26_24 For the upcoming school year, the Paso Robles joint unified school district has appointed several new principals and administrative staff: Emma Barker-Connoy has been appointed as principal of Pat Butler elementary school. Cristina Velasco is the new principal of Georgia Brown. Daniela Topjian has moved from her student engagement specialist…
CHP released a statement of a traffic collision that took place yesterday evening at around 10:28 pm. 30-year-old Saundra Foutz of Paso Robles was driving her 2021 mercedes on the 46 east, when she entered the westbound lane at an unknown speed. She collided head-on with another vehicle, resulting in a three-vehicle crash. The driver…
