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Agenda April – For Posting The Templeton Area Advisory Group will be meeting tomorrow at 6:30 pm in the CSD board room, 206 5th street. In tomorrow’s meeting, TAAG will discuss the newly proposed Templeton to Atascadero connector project. The proposed project is a one-mile-long multi-use trail, connecting South Main street in Templeton to the…
The Central Coast Taxpayers Association presented and honored Katy Grimes, editor-in-chief of the California Globe, with their 2025 Hero of the Taxpayer award. The award recognizes “her outstanding investigative journalism and unwavering commitment to exposing government waste, advocating for fiscal responsibility, and championing taxpayer interests across California,” according to the association. Grimes serves as editor-in-chief…
Retired air force officer, and former Cal Poly vice president Bill Britton, has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Paso Robles in the 2026 general election. Earlier this month, mayor John Hamon said he will step down in December, and not seek reelection. Britton’s campaign held a launch event last week, which “saw an…
San Luis Obispo county flood control and water conservation district will be holding two upcoming sessions regarding desalination plans in the county. Desalination is a proposed method to “strengthening long term water supply resilience in San Luis Obispo county” to help adapt to future water needs and climate uncertainties. The county says it has reached…
The California mid-state fair announced this Friday, April 17th is the deadline to apply for the Miss California mid-state fair scholarship pageant. This annual contest is “about far more than a crown,” said pageant director Courtney Lucas: “It’s about confidence, mentorship, and creating opportunities for young women to grow and represent their community.” Contestants will…
The California mid-state fair has once again been nominated for fair/rodeo of the year by the academy of country music. The mid-state fair says this nomination comes alongside iconic events in north America, including the Cheyenne Frontier days, Florida Strawberry festival, and the San Antonio stock show & rodeo. CEO of the fair, Colleen Bojorquez…
County public works announced travelers can expect some delays on Peachy Canyon road this week during working hours. From 7 am to 4:30 pm, crews will be making repairs along the embankments damaged in the 2023 storms, which may result in delays of up to five minutes. Public works says there will be no lane…
The Atascadero city council’s next meeting is this Tuesday, April 14th at 6 pm. Tuesday’s agenda currently has no discussion items or public hearings scheduled. The consent agenda contains an annual report for sales tax measure D-12, and the second reading of an ordinance that approves the zoning code update for the Home Depot master…
Fishing Derby Press Release 2026 Fort Hunter Liggett will be holding its 24th Annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 25th at Del Venturi reservoir. This free event is geared towards youth ages 15 and younger; young anglers and their family can enjoy a morning of outdoors while taking part in a longstanding FHL tradition.…
Friends of the Oceano dunes announced that a court ruled the California Department of Parks and Recreation violated the endangered species act by allowing motorized vehicle use that harms snowy plover birds. The court says that use of off-road vehicles in the Oceano dunes results in the illegal “take” of the species, protected by the…
