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Congressional Candidates 09.15.2022

A double-barreled congressional campaign visits Atascadero’s republican headquarters yesterday. Jeff Gorman, who is running against congressman Jimmy Panetta. And Dr. Brad Allen, who is challenging congressman Salud Carbajal. They campaigned together at a noon time meeting at republican headquarters. Jeff Gorman is running against congressman Jimmy Panetta in the 19th congressional district. It’s a newly…

Atascadero Police Chief 09.15.2022

The city of Atascadero has released police chief Robert Masterson from his employment agreement with the city, effective September 14th. In accordance with Atascadero municipal code, the council confirmed the release of chief Masterson under section 3.A, of his employment contract, which allows for release of an employee on a not-for-cause basis. Chief Masterson and…

North County Weather 09.14.2022

Mostly sunny today but cooler. Highs near 80 in Paso Robles. 77 in Atascadero. W winds 10-20 miles per hour. Overnight, clear with lows near 51. NW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny with highs near 83 in Paso Robles. 79 in Atascadero. NW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls…

In Sports 09.14.2022

The Dodgers shut out the Diamondbacks 4-0. The Braves beat the Giants 5-1. The Padres shut out the Mariners 2-0. The Guardians beat the Angels 3-1. The Rangers beat the Athletics 8-8. The Yankees beat the Red Sox 7-6 in Boston. The Orioles beat the Nationals 4-3.

Supervisors Meeting 09.14.2022

One noteworthy development at yesterday’s San Luis Obispo county supervisors meeting. It occurred during public comment, when supervisor Bruce Gibson decided to abruptly end public comment, despite the fact there were people waiting to speak. And that’s when the meeting went dark. Although the meeting took a recess, the discussion did not. Those attending say…

Planning Commission Vote 09.14.2022

The Paso Robles Planning Commission approves a zoning text amendment related to commercial cannabis use. Community development director Warren Frace introduced the subject to the planning commission. It establishes a commercial cannabis business zone for the city. That’s where delivery operations may operate, and may set the stage for ultimately, commercial retail stores may operate.…