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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…
The next step for the Bob Jones pathway gap closure project will be presented to the board of supervisors in its next meeting on July 7th. After failing to acquire a segment of land through eminent domain in 2025, the county coordinated with Caltrans to develop the project in two phases, and use a right-of-way…
CASO_NR_26_01_BLM Cen Cal California Lease Sale_FINAL The state’s Bureau of Land Management has opened up a 30-day public scoping period for input on 50 oil and gas parecels that may be included in a future lease sale in Kern, Kings, Fresno, and San Luis Obispo county. The parcels total to be 36,000 acres. All permits…
