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On May 9th, California Highway Patrol Templeton area conducted an enforcement operation, targeting aggressive driving. A release by CHP says aggressive driving “Has increasingly become a major cause of concern for many road users,” and can take shape in many different unsafe driving behaviors. During this operation, CHP officers patrolled major corridors of highway 46…
In its lengthy meeting last night, one of the items presented to the Paso Robles school board was an update, and introduction for first reading, to changes in the district’s cell phone use policy. The updated policy would prohibit use of cell phones during both instructional and non instructional time for students grades k –…
NEWS RELEASE 2025 WUI DRILL 5-13-25 The San Luis Obispo county fire service training officers association will conduct a full-scale wildland urban interface drill at Camp Roberts. The drill will take place Tuesday, May 27th from 7 am to 4:30 pm. The drill simulates realistic wildland fire conditions to provide an advanced training opportunity for…
Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo will be turning 70 years old this year. The zoo invites the public to join them in celebrating this historic moment on June 7th, with a new name for the zoo being unveiled. This day is also the 22nd Annual Ice Cream Zoofari from 5 to 8 pm. This summer tradition…
The county homeless services division announced the month of May has been officially proclaimed affordable housing month by the board of supervisors. This proclamation, according to a release by the homeless services division, recognizes the county’s ongoing efforts to expand access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for residents across the region. The county’s planning…
The next Paso Robles school board meeting is tonight, with closed session beginning at 6. On tonight’s information items is a first reading to the board’s policy regarding mobile communication devices. Per AB3216, school districts have until July 1, 2026 to develop new policies that limit the use of smartphones. The school board was presented…
Two groups plan to speak at the Paso Robles school board meeting tonight regarding transgender students. The first group’s announcement was shared on social media by the account “Pasoroblesdemocrats.” The post says “Right wing religious extremists are swarming our school board meetings to demand discrimination against trans kids. Let’s stand up and say everyone is…
A vegetation fire broke out yesterday afternoon along highway 58 near California Valley. The fire was first reported around 12:30 pm west of Soda Lake road near Energy Place, with a moderate spread. Forward progress of the blaze was stopped at around 1:30 pm, and Cal Fire San Luis Obispo reported the fire burned around…
The county department of airports announced they have partnered with the Lucia Mar school district to introduce aviation career and technical education pathways at Arroyo Grande high school. With this partnership, Arroyo Grande high school will implement a school curriculum designed to engage students in aerospace and aviation careers. This nationally recognized curriculum was developed…
ReyesEstrada Passing of a Student A student that attended Pat Butler elementary school has recently passed away. This was announced by the school district in a release yesterday afternoon, though they are unable to provide official details at this time. Currently an investigation is being conducted alongside law enforcement. The Paso Robles police department says…
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