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One sad note this morning. Ed Murray died last week in Santa Maria. Ed was a retired investment consultant who previously sold radio advertising for a country station in Santa Maria. But he was best known as being the older brother of comedian Bill Murray, and inspiration for the movie Caddyshack. Ed Murray was the…
Another San Luis Obispo retailer bites the dust. Express is a clothing store on Higuera across the walkway from where Gap used to be. Express has been at that location for about thirty years, selling men’s and women’s clothes. Right now, they’re having a going out of business sale. The store is near several other…
Two weeks ago, the San Luis Obispo county grand jury released a report on the Paso Robles school district. KPRL talked recently with school board trustee Chris Bausch about that grand jury report. This week, KPRL will take a look at the findings of the grand jury. We’ll look at their accounting which describes how…
Today, Paso Robles school district staff members whose names begin with the letters ‘M’ through ‘Z’ are to get tested for Covid-19. In an email sent out yesterday, assistant superintendent Jennifer Gaviola also advised staff that if they travel out of town, they have to shelter at home for 14 days. Contact the school administration…
Thanksgiving for Paso Robles saying the drive through event last Thursday was a record breaker, 1500 dinners served. Congratulations to the organizers and volunteers who made the 36th annual Thanksgiving for Paso Robles a success despite all the Covid restrictions imposed by governor Gavin Newsom.
An accident on NB 101 near Del Rio road Sunday afternoon blocked the right lane of 101 and backed up traffic for several miles. The driver of a black pick-up rear ended a Toyota. According to a driver in a Pro-Trump rally, the pick-up driver was yelling at those participating in the cruise on NB…
A 77-year-old Arroyo Grande woman murdered at her home Friday. Jeanine Vore’s body was discovered by sheriffs deputies Friday night while making a welfare check. A Fresno teenager was arrested Friday evening in connection with her death. He was stopped when sheriff’s deputies spotted his vehicle traveling through Arroyo Grande. They implemented a high-risk traffic…
Eberle Winery owner Gary Eberle named American Wine Legend by Wine Enthusiast magazine. The award part of the 2020 Wine Star awards. The awards reportedly recognize “individuals and companies that have contributed to the success of the wine and spirits industry.” Remarkably, it did not include all the contributions Eberle has made to the Paso…
Another fire in the Salinas river bed. A warming fire early Friday morning spread to surrounding brush. Paso Robles battalion chief Jay Enns talked with KPRL near the campsite where the fire started Friday morning. He says the fire started in a homeless encampment in the riverbed Friday morning at 7:30. Paso Robles fire department…
The Cal Poly women’s basketball team lost to Stanford University 108-40 Wednesday at Maples pavilion on the Stanford campus. No fans were allowed to watch the game. This afternoon, the Cal Poly men’s team will host Bethesda University of Anaheim, a small Christian college. That game to be played at Mott gym, but no fans…
