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There’s discussion about several plans to divide California into two or more states. This week, the promoters of one plan will speak in Atascadero. New California divides the state in two parts. One includes urban areas from Los Angeles to San Francisco. That’s “Old California.” “New California” includes everything left, including the north county. San…
Mostly sunny today, highs in the mid 70’s. Mostly clear overnight, lows in the mid 40’s, a 10% chance of rain. Mostly sunny tomorrow, highs in the low 70’s, a ten percent chance of rain.
The Templeton softball team beat Nipomo 29-1 yesterday to finish the regular season undefeated. Monday the Eagles learn who they’ll play Thursday in the first round of the CIF play-offs. The Templeton baseball team lost at Orcutt Academy 4-3, but they will also advance to the play offs. They complete the regular season with a…
If you’re looking for something special to do for Mother’s Day, the 8th annual Cookie Adventure is Sunday at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero. Fun zoo activities and a terrific sampling of tasty cookies. From 11-2 Sunday at the zoo in Atascadero. Admission is the same as any Sunday. This Sunday, it’s the Cookie…
805, meet 820. That’s the new area code for the central coast. Th 820 area code to be introduced June 2nd, because 805 is running out of numbers. It means that beginning June second, you’ll have to dial the area code before you call local numbers. For instance, to call in to be on the…
San Luis Obispo’s progressive mayor, Heidi Harmon announces she’s running for re-election. In the last election, Harmon upset incumbent Jan Marx, after Marx pushed for the inspection of rental properties in San Luis, which has become a rental community. A burglar steals ten thousand dollars in jewelry from a retail store on Broad street in…
Today, governor Jerry Brown is expected to release his final budget proposal for the fiscal year beginning July first. According to analysis, the state has about a ten billion dollars in surplus tax revenues. The governor predicted a six billion dollar surplus, but the state controller’s office says it’s $3.8 billion greater than his prediction.…
The San Luis Obispo county sheriff’s department continues to search for information related to the disappearance of Nancy Woodrum, the owner of Strands salon on 8th and Spring in Paso Robles. If you have any information into the disappearance of Nancy Woodrum, you’re asked to call the sheriff’s department. If you’d like to remain anonymous,…
Officials at Atascadero State Hospital are asking how 15 patients tested positive for meth. Seven patients refused to be tested. The drug testing last month resulted in a four day lock down, so ASH officials could search the facility to try to ascertain how the patients are getting meth. ASH police using canine units conducted…
The grand jury releases a report yesterday entitled, “The crisis inside the walls of the Psychiatric Health Facility.” It says, the county grand jury toured the psychiatric health facility, inspected the physical plant and reviewed the behavioral health’s current processes and procedures. Their conclusion: “The grand jury observations of the PHF show an antiquated facility…