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Press Release Water Main Break At about 10 pm on Tuesday, July 14th, a tree branch fell in an employee parking lot at the mid-state fair. The branch struck a parked vehicle, and one individual was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Cleanup crews have removed the branch, and the area has been secured.…
Amid the heatwave here in Paso Robles, the city of Paso Robles reminds residents there are air conditioned facilities open to the public. The library and senior center are both open, although the current weather is not expected to need extended facility hours. Residents are encouraged to visit the library or senior center if they…
A vehicle caught fire yesterday afternoon on the Cuesta grade, threatening nearby vegetation. CHP received reports of the vehicle fire at about 4:45 pm on highway 101. The car fire spread to a nearby tree. CHP says the fire was completely extinguished at about 5:02 pm, but traffic on the northbound 101 was backed up…
In its may meeting, the Paso Robles city council directed staff to develop a cannabis regulatory permit and remove the cap of three such businesses in the city. The planning commission will meet tonight at 6:30 pm to discuss council’s recommendations, and consider a recommendation to allow for adult-use, non-storefront retail cannabis in the city.…
Paso Robles has been nominated in the top 10 best wine regions for USA Today readers’ Choice Awards. Paso Robles is described as having “gorgeous views, intricate diversity, and five-star hospitality… [offering] everything from small-batch tasting in the vineyard with tiny family wineries to some of the most breathtaking vistas with the capacity to welcome…
News Release – JULY13 – Morro Dunes Cal Fire San Luis Obispo will be conducting a prescribed burn, weather permitting, at the Morro dunes ecological reserve in Los Osos. Cal Fire says the operation will promote the regeneration of three rare, threatened, and endangered plant species that are either fire-dependent or benefit from fire. It…
The city of Atascadero’s next “Coffee with a Planner” event will be this week on July 16th. This month, Coffee with a Planner will be held at 9 am at Malibu Brew Coffee. These are informal sessions allowing staff to hear from the community on a variety of topics pertaining to the city, including zoning,…
THE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS ONCE AGAIN WARNING RESIDENTS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY OF A PHONE SCAM. “IN THESE SCAMS, CALLERS FALSELY CLAIM TO BE FROM A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TELL VICTIMS THEY HAVE AN OUTSTANDING ARREST WARRANT.” THE SCAMMERS THEN DEMAND PAYMENT VIA ZELLE, VENMO, PAYPAL, APPLE CASH, OR OTHER MONEY TRANSFER…
Phase 2 of the Creston road construction project will begin today, from Niblick road to just past Orchard drive. Improvements include roadway rehabilitation and paving, utility upgrades, new sidewalks and ADA improvements, and a roundabout at Rolling Hills. To expedite the roundabout, public works says rolling hills road will be closed to through traffic from…
The California mid-state fair starts this week on July 15th, and will run through July 26th. At 8:30 am on Wednesday will be the 4H, FFA, and open youth horse show, followed by the dairy goat showmanship and poultry show. Opening ceremonies for the fair start at 3:45 pm, and the fair & its exhibits…
