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Water Restrictions in CA 06.02.2022

The metropolitan water district of southern California calls for a 35% reduction in water use. The cuts in water use severe for more than 6 million people living in southern California. More than 97% of the state is now under severe, extreme or exceptional drought, but mayor Steve Martin says water in the city of…

Shooting in Tulsa 06.02.2022

Another shooting yesterday, this time at a medical facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Five people killed at the Saint Francis Medical Building. The shooter killed four people, then shot himself dead. Several other people were injured in the shooting yesterday. Earlier this week, KPRL talked with Paso Robles new police chief, Damian Nord. The chief told…

Kristin Smart Trial 06.01.2022

We finally learn when the Kristin Smart trial opens in Monterey county. Opening statements are set to begin in July. Paul Flores is charged with a single count of murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory. A San Luis Obispo county…

North County Weather 06.01.2022

Sunny, highs near 95. NW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tonight, clear skies, lows near 52. NW winds 10-15iles per hour. Tomorrow, sunny and clouds, highs near 93. NW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies thru the weekend. Cooler temperatures beginning Friday. Back into the 80’s through the…

Mask Mandates Back at Cal Poly 06.01.2022

Cal Poly reinstates the mask mandate on campus. Covid-19 cases are on the rise at Poly, so the university’s public safety director brought back the campus-wide mask mandate. It will remain in effect through June 12th. The mask mandate is in effect for all indoor events, including performances at the Cal Poly Performing Arts Center.…

Lompoc Fire Chief 06.01.2022

Lompoc’s fire chief is placed on administrative leave after her arrest over the weekend. 55-year-old Alicia Welch was arrested in Cambria Sunday night and booked into the county jail on suspicion of domestic violence. Welch is set to appear in court on June 14th. She has been with the Lompoc fire department for less than…

Budget Workshop 06.01.2022

Paso Robles city council met last night for a budget workshop to discuss long range plans for spending in the city. The budget plans including greatly expanding expenditures for new police and fire facilities and equipment. Mayor Steve Martin says the expansions would be paid for by the J-20 money, that’s the half cent sales…