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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited the Monterey Bay aquarium over the weekend. AOC, as she’s better known, made an impression on a juvenile penguin, who followed her and mimicked her movements. An observer commented, “AOC has the same effect on millennials.” AOC also visited Kings Canyon national park. She took a tour on horse back and…
The new parking program in Paso Robles appears to be working. Commander Caleb Davis tells KPRL. There are more parking places available downtown because of the kiosks. Some people are still not getting it. So far they’ve received warnings. Soon, they’ll get $33 fines. More on that tomorrow here on KPRL.
Atascadero police say a fire Monday night on El Camino Real led to a car pursuit, which ended with a standoff at Motel 6 and ultimately the arrest of the suspected arsonist. Neighbors said that after the fire began in the 1500 block of El Camino Real, a small truck quickly fled the area. Atascadero…
It’s not official, but it appears Templeton voters approve Measure A, which will provide funding for the Templeton fire department. Just under 2,000 votes counted so far, but the count is running 77% in favor of the parcel tax. County clerk recorder Tommy Gong says there are still more votes to be counted. For passage,…
Sunny today with highs in the upper 90’s. Westerly winds increasing to 15-25 miles per hour. Tonight, clear with temperatures dropping into the upper 50’s. Tomorrow sunny, but cooler. Highs in the low 90’s. The long range forecast calls for a warming trend beginning Thursday, with temperatures back into the upper 90’s over the weekend.
A preliminary hearing yesterday for 19-year-old Francisco Orozco of Oakland, who is accused of shooting people at an non permitted concert at the Oceano dunes May 4th. He’s pleaded not guilty. Six people were wounded in the shooting. Good news on the fire front. Fewer acres have burned this year in California than in any…
A sewage back-up forced closure yesterday of the preschool classroom at the new portable campus of Bauer Speck elementary school in Paso Robles. Preschool students were sent home yesterday. Heavy usage of the bathrooms at War Memorial stadium during Friday’s football game may have overloaded the sewer system. The cause of the back-up was a…
The new parking kiosks in downtown Paso Robles enjoying a two week anniversary this week. Commander Caleb Davis of the Paso Robles police department tells KPRL, “so far, so good.” The parking ambassador has been writing warnings to those who do not register they’re car license number in one of the kiosks. Repeat warnings will…
Atascadero police say a fire last night on El Camino Real is related to a car pursuit, which led to the arrest of the suspected arsonist. Neighbors said that after the fire began in the 15000 block of El Camino Real, a small truck was seen quickly fleeing the residence. Atascadero police learned the vehicle…
Sunny today, highs near 100. WNW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tonight, clear with lows near 60. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tomorrow, sunny, highs near 100. W winds 15-25 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for sunshine with temperatures in the low 90’s Wednesday and Thursday. Then climbing up into the mid…