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Rivera Runs For Mayor 08.30.2022

Michael Rivera is running for mayor of Paso Robles. The vocal activist is challenging incumbent Steve Martin. Rivera says he’s upset about roads in Paso Robles. Rivera says he knows his campaign against a long term incumbent is challenging, but says he’s up for the challenge, and he is confident others agree Paso Robles needs…

Opener For Tuesday 08.30.2022

Today in the north county, high temperatures will be pleasant. Highs in the mid 80’s in Atascadero, and low 90’s in Paso Robles. But the National Weather Service says we’ll see “dangerously hot conditions” this weekend. They’re now predicting temperatures will surpass 110 degrees Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This week, we’ll see high temperatures ramp…

North County Weather 08.29.2022

Sunny today, highs near 86 in Paso Robles. 81 in Atascadero. WSW winds increasing to 10-20 miles per hour. Overnight, clear with lows near 52. WSW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tomorrow, sunny skies, but a little warmer. Highs near 92 in Paso…85 in Atascadero. WSW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls…

In Sports 08.29.2022

In high school football, the Templeton Eagles lost their home opener Friday night 39-15 to the Coalinga Horned Toads. Turnovers plagued the Eagles in the first game of the season. Templeton will host East Bakersfield Friday night. The Atascadero Greyhounds lost their home opener to North Bakersfield 37-14. The Greyhounds will host the Paso Robles…

Kristin Smart Murder Trial 08.29.2022

The Kristin Smart murder trial delayed Friday because of an issue with evidence. An ex-girlfriend of Paul Flores finished her testimony about 15 minutes after court convened Friday, then the judge ordered a recess because of an issue that needed to be resolved related to upcoming evidence. An hour later, judge Jennifer O’Keefe said the…

Robbery Arrest 08.29.2022

Atascadero police arrested a robbery suspect after a patient at Twin Cities hospital told medical personnel he was assaulted in Atascadero. Officers obtained a statement from the victim. He said he was seated on a bench at Stadium park when he was struck with an unknown object. Officers noted the description of the suspect and…

Justin Winery Lawsuit 08.29.2022

A lawsuit filed against Justin Vineyards and Winery for sexual harassment by male managers of the operation. Several female employees accuse the managers of forcibly kissing them, biting them and touching them inappropriately without their consent. They say this occurred on a daily basis since at least 2017. That’s according to a lawsuit filed with…

Old Timer’s BBQ 08.29.2022

After a two years absence, the Pioneer Day Old Timer’s Barbecue returned Sunday afternoon to the San Miguel Community Park. About two hundred people turned out. Two of the oldest “old timers” were 95, but none were over 100 this year. More than a dozen were over 80, which qualified them for a free chicken…

Opener For Monday 08.29.2022

Temperatures will be mild today, but this week may be the hottest of the year in the north county. A warming trend will slowly take high temperatures up to 107 in Paso Robles by Thursday, and up to 110 this coming Labor Day weekend. Saturday 108, Sunday, 110, and Monday 108. Then early next week…

North County Weather 08.26.2022

Sunny today, highs near 93 in Paso Robles. 86 in Atascadero. WSW winds increasing to 10-20 miles per hour. Overnight, clear with lows near 55. WNW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tomorrow, but much cooler, sunny skies. Highs near 83 in Paso. 78 in Atascadero. WSW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls…