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Cal Fire is urging members of the public to take active steps for the storms expected in California. They encourage residents to stay informed, monitoring weather services and signing up for emergency alerts. Residents are also encouraged to pack an emergency kit, formulate an evacuation plan, and stay indoors during storms unless ordered to evacuate.…
The county district attorney’s office announced yesterday that 54-year-old Bradley Norman Parrish of San Luis Obispo has been sentenced by a superior court judge to serve 25 years to life in state prison. Parrish has been convicted of aggravated arson with four previous convictions of arson. The district attorney’s office says that he intentionally set…
The San Luis Obispo county superior court has sentenced the former owner of CCC Fitness, Cole Corrigan, to 364 days in county jail and probation. The case began several months ago when a customer at his gym found a hidden GoPro camera in the gym’s bathroom. While initially denying the accusations, Corrigan has pleaded guilty…
On Tuesday, judge Rita Federman ruled in favor of Darcia Stebbens’s appeal against the county clerk recorder’s office. The initial small claims court case ruled in favor of county clerk recorder Elena Cano, which Stebbens appealed back in October. After three days of testimony, judge Federman has ruled that Cano and the clerk recorder’s office…
The city of Atascadero has announced the launch of its update to their website: atascadero.org. The update provides “streamlined formatting and a user friendly experience across all devices” with residents, businesses, and visitors in mind. The website offers signature event highlights, project updates, public meetings, popular landmarks, open spaces, and attractions found in the city.…
Caltrans released a statement reminding members of the public to drive safely during the storms that are expected for the central coast this week. Caltrans says to reduce your speed when driving in wet conditions, especially when law enforcement or tow truck drivers are near the roadway. Never drive through moving water if you are…
The San Luis Obispo council of government’s next meeting is scheduled for February 7th. SLOCOG will hold a public hearing for adopting its three legislative platforms. These platforms are for the state and federal level, as well as a central coast coalition legislative platform. The platforms provide direction to staff to advocate for legislative priorities…
After receiving a phone call with a “possible threat,” San Luis Obispo high school and district office was ordered to shelter in place. The incident occurred at around 3:31 pm yesterday, and the San Luis Obispo police department investigated shortly afterwards. The high school’s principal, Rollin Dickinson, wrote in an email to parents that “everyone…
The county’s homeless oversight committee has announced five new leaders have been elected for 2024. These include Michelle Shoresman, representing the city of San Luis Obispo, as chairperson, and Susan Funk, representing the city of Atascadero, as vice-chair. The leadership positions are each held for a year, and individuals may hold the same office for…
With the forecast for Wednesday predicting about an inch of rain, the city of Paso Robles has made sand available at the city streets yard (1220 Paso Robles street). Rainfall from the anticipated storms are expected to be significant, and the city has taken steps to mitigate and reduce flooding where possible. Anyone wishing to…
