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Shandon Shooting Arrest 03.15.2023

San Luis Obispo county sheriff’s office arresting a 19-year-old Shandon resident in connection with a shooting on Halloween last year in that community. Jesus Angel Contreras arrested Monday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. A 15-year-old boy was shot in the stomach. He is recovering. The incident was believed to be gang-related.

Paso Robles High School 03.15.2023

After reports of fighting and other gang related issues on the campus of Paso Robles high school, two police officers spoke last night at the Paso Robles school district board of trustees meeting. Paso Robles high school resource officer Canizalez tells the school board that there is no serious gang activity at the school. But…

Chimney Rock Road 03.15.2023

Several hundred north county residents remain isolated after raging flood waters washed out a section of Chimney Rock road. That occurred just south of lake Nacimiento during heavy rains last Friday. So, residents of Running Deer Ranch, Cal-Shasta and Tri-Counties neighborhoods travel by boat via the lake Nacimiento marina to reach the outside world. Now…

Atascadero City Council 03.15.2023

Although yesterday’s storm was the 11th in the series of atmospheric river events, it did not create the flooding some feared. Becaue of the rainy, windy weather, Atascadero city council held an emergency virtual meeting. Because the weather was bad, they elected to hold it virtually, a Zoom meeting. And that became an issue during…

North County Weather 03.14.2023

Today, windy with rain likely, highs near 64. Southerly winds 20-30 miles per hour. 1-2 inches of rain expected. Tonight, cloudy with occasional rain, mainly this evening, lows near 44. SSW winds shifting to WNW 10-20 miles per hour. The chance of rain is 80%. Tomorrow, partly cloudy, highs near 63 NW winds 5-10 miles…

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Other Stories This Tuesday 03.14.2023

Despite protests from environmentalists, the Biden administration yesterday approves one of the largest oil developments on public land in the arctic. It’s a big victory for the Alaskan oil industry and its congressional allies. Tens of thousands of junior doctors went on strike across the United Kingdom demanding better pay. The three day strike kicks…

Atascadero City Council 03.14.2023

Atascadero city council meets tonight at the rotunda. The council will get an update from city manager Rachelle Rickard on storm issues in the city of Atascadero. They will also discuss community development block grant funding recommendations. And the council will get a management report on measure D-20, the sales tax oversight committee will provide…

AARP Tax Program 03.14.2023

Despite the storms, volunteers with the AARP tax program continue to work at the Vets Hall and Paso Robles city library. The program helps seniors in need to do their tax For more information or to make an appointment go to: ccfreetax.org. The free tax service is available only to seniors and others in need…