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The county elections office has released a statement seeking to answer questions on why precincts and polling places sometimes change. The elections office says that while these are inconvenient, “these adjustments are not arbitrary – they are required to ensure elections remain fair, accurate, and compliant with the state law.” The elections office says precincts…
A San Luis Obispo county supervisor, and Paso Robles city council member candidate have clashed over a political action committee on social media. District 4 supervisor Jimmy Paulding alleged the political action committee of general build would use its funds to influence the district 4 race by supporting his opponent, Adam Verdin. Paulding also said…
The county district attorney’s office held an event yesterday morning on Victim’s Rights Awareness Month. The full meeting can still be viewed on the DA’s office YouTube page. In the meeting, district attorney Dan Dow first called on attendees to ‘change the language’ used for the criminal justice system–to call it the criminal and victim…
The Atascadero police department is reminding motorists that April is distracted driving awareness month. The APD encourages drivers to “stay focused, keep their eyes forward, and hands on the wheel.” Distractions like checking a phone, using an in-dash touchscreen or car phone app, adjusting the radio, or eating can have serious consequences. APD commander Matt…
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…
