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A hearing getting underway in San Luis Obispo superior court to ascertain if there’s enough evidence to put 44-year old Carlo Fuentes Flores on trial for murder. He’s accused of killing 62-year-old Nancy Woodrum, who owned a hair salon in Paso Robles. That hearing continues today. In San Luis Obsipo, a 23-year-old transient is accused…
This year, ECHO’s Long Walk Home will be a virtual fundraiser. Wendy Lewis is trying to get the word out about the change in the event this year, which will be held Saturday, September 19th. That’s one week from tomorrow. You can sponsor a walker by going to their website echoshelter.org.
This week, Paso Robles school district is expanding the school lunch program to include supper. They could not have done so without help from the Paso Robles recreation department. Food services director Joey Vaughn tells KPRL the Rec department provided a program which the school did not have. For more information about the food program…
A lot of parents of school children feel the same way. They want to see schools reopened. Beth Giuffre has three kids. She’s promoting the event tomorrow from 11-1 at the downtown city park. The public is encouraged to attend. There is opposition, however, from teachers. Some are concerned about their health. In LA, the…
A lot of talk these days about reopening San Luis Obispo county. Reopening schools, Reopening gyms & Reopening business’s. But the state keeps changing the rules. Supervisor John Peschong says the closure imposed by state government is arbitrary and inconsistent, and it has taken a toll on people. Supervisor John Peschong talking with KPRL about…
Today is September 11th. A Patriotic Rally will be held at six this evening at the Faces of Freedom Memorial in Atascadero. The Patriotic Rally at Faces of Freedom begins at six this evening. Speakers include Bishop Gabriel Abdelaziz, Vicki Norden, Andy Caldwell, and district attorney Dan Dow. The event is free, but you’re asked…
Sunny after morning fog and low clouds in some areas, but we’ll see smoke and haze through the weekend. The smoke and haze is coming primarily from the Dolan fire burning over on the coast along highway one, south of Big Sur. That fire has grown to 111 thousand acres in steep terrain. It is…
Mostly sunny today, but there may be haze and smoke in some areas. Highs in the upper 80’s. SSW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tonight, clear skies, with some smoke and haze. Lows in the low to low 50’s. WSW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny skies with some smoke and haze. Highs…
Stage twelve today for the Tour de France bicycle race. In yesterday’s stage, Caleb Ewan of Australia won a sprint described as crazy by several cyclists. Sam Bennet of Ireland was second. Wout Van Aert of Belgium finished third. Peter Sagan penalized for leaning against Van Aert rider near the finish. The overall leader is…
After more than 22 years hosting Trader Ric’s Show on KPRL, Ric Crespin is stepping down to enjoy retirement. Crespin recently turned 90. Rick started work at KPRL in 1982. He played records back then, including classical music for a show sponsored by Kuehl Funeral Home on Sunday evenings. He hosted the program with Paso…