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The San Luis Obispo county district attorney’s office announced on Friday that governor Gavin Newsom granted district attorney Dan Dow’s request earlier that week. Dan Dow requested for Newsom to reverse the decision of the parole board, which would release one of five convicted defendants for the Dystiny Myers case. Jason Greenwell was convicted of…
The Diablo Canyon decommissioning engagement panel will be hosting an in-person and virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 20th from 6 to 9 in the evening. The meeting will discuss the status of the lands surrounding Diablo Canyon power plant, the panel’s recommendations for the use of the lands, and updates from state agencies on funds…
Calling all high school journalists: Free Talk California on KPRL invites all North County high school students with a hankering to be a journalist to enter to co-host a Monday afternoon show with host Susannah Luthi, along with $100 cash. The contest is open to all aspiring journalists from grades 9-12. Please send a 500…
The Cambria General Store reportedly sold a 5 million dollar lottery scratchers ticket in early August. Recently representatives from the California lottery decorated the store with some signs to indicate they are a store with a winning ticket. Currently the identity of the winner has not been announced. Carolyn Becker, lottery deputy director, says that…
In its meeting on Tuesday, the San Luis Obispo board of supervisors voted unanimously to begin the process for assuming responsibility of fire protection services for Oceano. Oceano is part of the Five Cities Fire Authority, and costs of fire protection in the city has skyrocketed over the years. Oceano voters previously rejected two separate…
35-year-old Cole Corrigan of Morro Bay, owner of the 24-hour, female-only gym CCC Fitness in San Luis Obispo, was arrested by San Luis Obispo police officers on Wednesday. Corrigan was arrested during the search of a home on the 2000 block of Bayview avenue in Morro Bay for being a felon in possession of a…
The city of Grover Beach will consider a water and wastewater rate increase, as the city could fall 2 million dollars short of the necessary revenue to pay for its share of Central Coast Blue in 2024. A utility rate study looked to find ways to cover escalating costs associated with planned projects for the…
The California public utilities commission has met with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to discuss rate proposals for the electric and gas service company. The commission said PG&E initially asked for rate increases that would boost its revenue by 26%, but the two proposals the commission released on Wednesday were far less, at around 13%.…
A vegetation fire broke out yesterday morning near the 1000 block of Moss Lane east of Templeton. The fire was reported at around 11:30 am. The fire burned through two acres before being knocked down by Cal Fire SLO. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The Templeton school board will be meeting tonight at 6:15. An item on its agenda proposes adopting a resolution that would proclaim the week of September 17th to the 23rd to be Constitution Week for the Templeton unified school district. Board policy discussion also provides a revision to the school’s ceremonies and observances, which adds…
