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Debbie Peterson 07.01.2022

The Happiest Corruption – Sleaze, Lies and Suicide in a California Beach Town. Former Grover Beach mayor Debbie Peterson says she wrote the book to prevent the kind of corruption she saw in the south county. The first part of her recommendations is critical. How do community members spot corruption? Debbie Peterson says, first you…

Huasna Fire 07.01.2022

The Camino fire has burned 375 acres near Huasna east of Arroyo Grande. The fire fighters say the fire is now 65% contained. That’s up from 45% the day before. The fire started when a truck with a malfunctioning catalytic converter, sparked a brush fire. That quickly spread to nearby hills. Fire fighters hope to…

Tree of Life Vandalized 07.01.2022

The last few years, we’ve seen national issues visit the north county. The black lives matter protest in Paso Robles is an example. But when vandals struck the Tree of Life Pregnancy Support Center, Roe versus Wade really hit home. So what is Tree of Life? Pam Johnson tells KPRL, Tree of Life educates young…

North County Weather 06.30.2022

Sunny again today in the north county, but cooler, highs near 88. W winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tonight, clear skies, lows near 49. W winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, sunny skies, highs near 88. WSW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for sunny skies thru this 4th of July weekend.…

Fourth of July Activities 06.30.2022

Have you made plans for the fourth of July? Lots going on Monday in the north county. The Pancake Breakfast at the Templeton fire station precedes the fourth of July parade. The parade runs through Templeton beginning at ten. Atascadero will hold its annual 4th of July Music Festival at the lake park bandstand from…

Huasna Fire 06.30.2022

The Huasna fire has grown to 375 acres east of Arroyo Grande. The fire started when a truck with a malfunctioning catalytic converter sparked a brush fire, which quickly spread to nearby hills. Fire fighters hope to get the fire under control by July 3rd.

Cambria Fire 06.30.2022

Firefighters quickly contained a vegetation fire in Cambria yesterday afternoon. The fire broke out along Wood Drive and Evensong Way. The fire burned around one acre. After the fire was contained, crews stayed on site for a few more hours to mop-up and search for any hot spots.