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A fire broke out yesterday afternoon just off highway 58 near Shell Creek, east of Creston. The fire burned over 40 acres in half an hour. More than 20 engines 32 firefighters were dispatched to battle the blaze. No structures were reported to be in danger, and highway 58 was shut down, with traffic diverted…
The Bureau of Land Management has awarded agreement funds with Cal Fire, Caltrans, and the California Conservation Corps. The agreements are being funded by president Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law. BLM California will be receiving more than 15 million dollars over the next five years from the infrastructure law’s funding to invest in wildfire preparedness, fuels…
The city of Atascadero is gearing up to present another First Friday on August 4th in the downtown area, starting at 6 in the evening. Friday’s band in front of historic city hall features Soundhouse. Soundhouse is a 2008 band that plays a variety of your favorite pop, country, reggae, ska, and R&B songs from…
A two-vehicle collision on highway 101 in Atascadero bottled up rush hour traffic yesterday afternoon. A blue BMW and a grey Toyota highlander collided near Del Rio road in Atascadero on the 101 northbound lane, closing one lane. There were no reported injuries, but CHP says the collision resulted in major damage to one of…
In November of 2022, sheriff deputies in San Luis Obispo responded to the Arroyo Grande community hospital where a male was transported after sustaining a gunshot wound. 28-year-old Arroyo Grande resident Alexander Montero Pille died at the hospital from his wounds. Three individuals who were involved during the incident and transported Pille to the hospital…
A power outage began yesterday morning at around 7 for more than three thousand PG&E customers in Atascadero. Customers along both sides of highway 101 from Curbaril avenue to Vineyard drive were affected according to PG&E. Power was fully restored to customers by a little after noon on Thursday. The outages were likely caused by…
The Paso Basin Cooperative Committee conducted its regular meeting on Wednesday of this week at 4 pm. The meeting began with a Templeton resident calling a point of order, requesting an explanation for why the Estrella El-Pomar Creston water district was permitted to serve on the committee. Despite this, the meeting continued with a welcoming…
With just a few days left for the California Mid-State Fair, there are two remaining special rates days for this weekend. Today is Kids Day, where kids 12 and under get free daily admission. Tomorrow will be Armed Forces Day. All active and retired military personnel with a valid military ID can enjoy free daily…
The city of Grover Beach recently approved final design plans for a West Grand Avenue improvement project. The estimated 4.2 million dollar project from Fourth to Eighth street will bring improvements to crosswalks, safety features, sidewalk and curb improvements, painted bike lanes, and pavement rehabilitation. Other parts of the project includes pedestrian level street lights,…
Woods Humane Society is bracing for the “height of kitten season” on the central coast. The nonprofit has announced a two-day, two-for-one adoption promotion for kittens, helping them find loving homes with a playmate. The event, sponsored by SLOCAL Roots, will be July 29th to the 30th at both Woods locations, reducing standard kitten adoption…
