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The Paso Robles city council voted unanimously last night to approve a resolution that will initiate an amendment to rezone the Olive street area to be included in the uptown center specific plan. Councilman Bausch added the condition that the cost of the amendment should not exceed a hundred thousand dollars. The goal of the…
In response to public comments given at the county board of supervisors meeting yesterday, supervisor John Peschong introduced a motion for the county to draft a resolution supporting the state of Israel, and denounce the Hamas attack. The motion was seconded by Debbie Arnold. The board rejected Peschong’s motion 3 – 2, with supervisors Paulding,…
During yesterday’s meeting for the county board of supervisors, several members of the public spoke out against a health order released last month by county health officer Penny Borenstein. The order states that all healthcare facilities and organizations would adopt and implement policies that require workers to receive annual influenza and covid-19 vaccinations, or wear…
The city of Atascadero has announced that it has begun work on installing broadband fiber internet infrastructure to improve and expand high speed internet to residents and businesses. The city says that the increased demand for remote work means businesses increasingly rely on stable, fast, and reliable internet. The city has contracted with Astound Broadband…
Yesterday, the Paso Robles police department reported finding a man in the Salinas riverbed late last week. The department says that the man appears to be in his mid thirties, but did not release the man’s name. Police say an investigation reveals he died from an overdose, but foul play is not suspected. Anyone with…
The county’s behavioral health department has released its annual update of the mental health services act plan for a thirty day public review. The update spans from fiscal year 2022-23, and a public hearing on November 15th will take place to conclude the review period. The annual update provides an overview of the work plans…
The Templeton Community Services District has released a draft document for its 2020 urban water management plan, which includes a water shortage contingency plan, and describes the district’s water supply, demands, reliability, and conservation efforts. The district says that the document provides estimated population growth and water demand through the year 2045. The urban water…
The Templeton Area Advisory Group’s next regular meeting will be this Thursday at 6:30 pm. The board will vote to appoint Jennifer Jones as first alternate delegate, as former first alternate Bruce Jones was appointed as delegate following the resignation of Doris Diel. The San Luis Obispo county public works department will also be giving…
The city of San Luis Obispo has announced a significant milestone in its efforts to support resiliency, sustainability, and energy efficiency. The Tesla battery storage system has been installed at the city’s water treatment plant, and is said to be a step taken to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions and impacts on the community’s energy…
The Atascadero chamber of commerce orchestrated its business walk on October 12, 2023. The chamber says that in a span of four hours, 40 volunteers visited and engaged with more than 300 local businesses to grasp the challenges they face, and explore opportunities to bolster their growth and success. Julie Matthews, director of membership for…
