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Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo will be turning 70 years old this year. The zoo invites the public to join them in celebrating this historic moment on June 7th, with a new name for the zoo being unveiled. This day is also the 22nd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari from 5 to 8 pm. This summer tradition…
The county homeless services division announced the month of May has been officially proclaimed affordable housing month by the board of supervisors. This proclamation, according to a release by the homeless services division, recognizes the county’s ongoing efforts to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for residents across the region. The county’s planning…
The next Paso Robles school board meeting is tonight, with closed session beginning at 6. On tonight’s information items is a first reading to the board’s policy regarding mobile communication devices. Per AB3216, school districts have until July 1, 2026 to develop new policies that limit the use of smartphones. The school board was presented…
Two groups plan to speak at the Paso Robles school board meeting tonight regarding transgender students. The first group’s announcement was shared on social media by the account “Pasoroblesdemocrats.” The post says “Right wing religious extremists are swarming our school board meetings to demand discrimination against trans kids. Let’s stand up and say everyone is…
A vegetation fire broke out yesterday afternoon along highway 58 near California Valley. The fire was first reported around 12:30 pm west of Soda Lake road near Energy Place, with a moderate spread. Forward progress of the blaze was stopped at around 1:30 pm, and Cal Fire San Luis Obispo reported the fire burned around…
The county department of airports announced they have partnered with the Lucia Mar school district to introduce aviation career and technical education pathways at Arroyo Grande high school. With this partnership, Arroyo Grande high school will implement a school curriculum designed to engage students in aerospace and aviation careers. This nationally recognized curriculum was developed…
ReyesEstrada Passing of a Student A student that attended Pat Butler elementary school has recently passed away. This was announced by the school district in a release yesterday afternoon, though they are unable to provide official details at this time. Currently an investigation is being conducted alongside law enforcement. The Paso Robles police department says…
A brush fire broke out in the Pozo area, east of Santa Margarita Saturday night. The fire was first reported at around 6:20 pm, and had grown to about a hundred acres within an hour. Crews worked overnight to contain the blaze, with about 95% containment achieved sunday morning, and 100% by Sunday evening.
Early Sunday morning, CHP received reports of a three vehicle crash on highway 41, at the intersection of Creston and La Panza road. A tan chevrolet truck, a grey ford minivan, and a grey SUV were all involved in the collision. CHP says the collision resulted in major injuries for two people. CHP was forced…
Atascadero’s public works announced there will be a temporary closure of the highway 101 northbound off-ramp at San Ramon road. The closure will go from May 13th through the 15th. Motorists are encouraged to use the Del Rio road offramp during this time. Message and directional signs will be posted, according to public works. The…
