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CC_NR_26_20_Feedback for Potential Oil and Gas Leases in California [Approved] 1 The California Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened an additional public comment period to receive input on plans for potential oil and gas leases in California. The plan includes 44 oil and gas parcels, totaling approximately 36,000 acres in Kern, Kings, San Luis…
The republican party of San Luis Obispo county has announced a list of endorsements for candidates in the 2026 election. For the north county, their endorsements are: Faith Frankel for Paso Robles mayor Tom Apkarian for Paso Robles school board of trustees area 1 Chris Bausch for Paso Robles city council district 2 John Rowins…
The deadline to file for school board and CSD positions in San Luis Obispo county has passed. The clerk-recorder’s office has a list available online for currently certified candidates. In the Paso Robles school district: Area 1 candidates are Jim Cogan, the incumbent, and Thomas Apkarian. Area 2 candidates are Brian Maxted, and Randall Patrick…
Join the city of Atascadero for it’s Cruisin’ Weekend tonight and tomorrow. Tonight kicks off with the 33rd annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite at 6:30 pm, with the 35th annual Mid-State Cruizers Car Show from 10 am to 3 pm at the Atascadero lake park, and finally, the 10th annual Dancing in the Streets…
According to a new study released by the county’s agriculture commissioner/sealer, Martin Settevendemie, the county’s agricultural and livestock sectors generated $3.4 billion in economic activity in 2024. The study found that agricultural activity injects $9.3 million into the county’s economy every day. This report reflects a 34.3% increase from the 2019 economic report. Agriculture employment…
Representative Jimmy Panetta announced nearly $4 million in federal funding will go to rehabilitate taxiway a at the Paso Robles municipal airport. The federal grant, awarded through the federal aviation administration’s airport improvement program, will support the rehabilitation of 1,900 feet of existing taxiway pavement, and minimize foreign object debris that could interfere with safe…
Press Release Structure fire Yesterday afternoon, Paso Fire & Emergency Services responded to a report of a structure fire at 324 Vine street. Firefighters found light smoke from a raised foundation duplex at 522 4th street; the fire started on the outside deck, and spread into nearby vegetation. Firefighters contained the blaze to the deck…
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority for Wednesday, August 26th has been canceled. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, September 23rd at 4 pm in the Norris room at Centennial park.
Highway 41 was closed in both directions yesterday morning due to a fire near the Kings county and San Luis Obispo county lines. A big rig carrying hay that was on fire pulled over to the roadside at about 9:30 yesterday morning; the fire from the hay spread to nearby vegetation, prompting a response from…
71-year-old David Allen Leader, head of the Templeton Area Advisory Group, has been sentenced to two years of supervised probation, and 30 days in county jail. His sentencing is from felony vandalism and misdemeanor violations of court orders. Mr. Leader plead guilty to these counts in July, and his plea agreement resolved two consolidated criminal…
