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The second phase of the Creston road improvement project is set to begin July 13th. Phase 2 will go from Orchard drive to Niblick road, continuing from the work completed in phase 1. The overall project will upgrade utilities, add new sidewalks, improve ADA access, and construct a roundabout at Rolling Hills road. During this…
Press Release Structure fire – July 4th 2026 At about 2:45 pm on the fourth of July, Paso Robles firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 600 block of Brookhill drive. Crews found smoke coming from a two-car garage, with flames extending into the living space of a duplex residence.…
San Luis Obispo County’s largest hospital system has begun to cut several positions — though it says the move will actually increase local jobs. Last week, Adventist Health Systems West put out a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN notice, alerting employees across the company’s western division of impending layoffs. According to the WARN…
A Mega Millions ticket sold in SLO County fell just one number short of winning the $542 million jackpot, lottery officials said. Instead, the lucky ticket won $38,772. The ticket matched four winning numbers but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, July 3rd, with a 3x multiplier, the California State Lottery said. California…
Robert Isom, president and CEO of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, warned against the rapid growing burdens facing California farmers. Isom said they face challenges regarding a single-use plastic packaging law, growing competitive disadvantages compared to other states, and water troubles. Water is one of the central themes…
During the summer months, high school students in Paso Robles are encouraged to sign up for its first ever volunteer week in August. The program is open for sophomores through seniors, August 10th and 11th. The two days will each have two sessions: one from 10 am to noon, and a second from 1 to…
The husband of former house speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California on Friday. Witnesses say Paul Pelosi was driving a brown convertible on Friday in Yountville, when he struck a legally parked car, briefly stopped, and then drove away. No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made. Officials say…
In observance of Independence Day, city of Paso Robles offices will be closed starting today. Normal office hours are expected to resume Monday, July 6th.
The US Department of Agriculture has confirmed 12 cases of new world screw worm, or NWS, within the United States as of June 15th. Confirmed detections include eight cattle cases, two goat herds, one flock of sheep in Texas, and a dog in New Mexico. The California Farm Bureau says the risk to the state…
Multiple fourth of July festivities and events are available across San Luis Obispo county for residents to enjoy this Saturday. The Independence Day celebration in Cayucos kicks off with a sculpture contest at 4 am, finishing at 10 am to go along with the fourth of July parade on 7th street. At 9 pm will…
