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The Vandenberg space force base is targeting tomorrow at around 9:18 in the morning for the launch of a Firefly Aerospace’s rocket. A release by Firefly space says the “Fly the Lightning” mission will launch a payload rocket in order to demonstrate rapid delivery of on-orbit capabilities for United States warfighters. The mission’s secondary objective…
Ethan McSwain, a math teacher and former cross country coach of San Luis Obispo high school, was placed on paid administrative leave on December 9th. The leave is due to allegations of misconduct with students, such as inappropriately sending text messages to a student. District officials say they are investigating the allegations alongside law enforcement.…
The Atascadero chamber of commerce reminds shoppers they have until January 2, 2024 to participate in the shop local bonus program. For every $100 spent on qualifying businesses in the downtown Atascadero area, shoppers will be rewarded with a $20 gift card from participating businesses. Atascadero chamber of commerce president & CEO, Josh Cross, says…
The city of Paso Robles is looking for applicants to serve on the supplemental sales tax oversight committee. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2024, and seven total member positions are looking to be filled. The purpose of the committee is to provide a forum for citizens to review and report to the city…
Following the joint airport commission meeting, the Paso Robles city council’s regular meeting will begin at 6:30 tomorrow evening. On the council’s agenda is the development of its 2024 community development block grant program and draft annual action plan. The city of Atascadero recently approved its grant program and action plan in its last meeting,…
Early last month, the county district attorney’s office found 30-year-old Florentino Marcelino Ramonsantiago guilty of a violent assault on a 17-year-old victim that occurred in 2021 in Nipomo. After a nine day trial, a jury in the San Luis Obispo county superior court sentenced Ramonsantiago to 25 years to life in prison for forcible rape…
The Paso Robles airport commission will be holding a joint meeting with the city council tomorrow starting at 5:15 in the evening. The agenda’s one item is a review for the next full service fixed based operator (FBO) for the municipal airport. The municipal airport utilizes private FBO companies to provide services to general aviation…
Free Family Holiday Fun at Centennial Park Press Release The Paso Robles recreation services encourages community members to visit Centennial park for several free activities this December. Until Thursday, December 21st, children can send their letters to Santa in a mailbox delivered by Santa’s elves. The mailbox includes a holiday-themed background for a photo opportunity.…
The Atascadero city council selected a new city attorney in its meeting last week on December 12th. David Fleishman of Richards, Watson & Gershon will now serve as the city attorney, and Craig Steele will serve as assistant city attorney. A release by the city of Atascadero says Fleishman has over 30 years of experience…
Woods Humane Society announced they will be offering a “Home for the Holidays” adoption event from December 16th to the 24th. During the event, the standard adoption fees for all pets will be just $25, down from the typical range of $65 to $200. The adoption center currently has 76 animals available for adoption between…