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The Paso Robles school board took the next step forward for the proposed general obligation bond. The bond proposes to spend around $200,000,000 on upgrades to facilities at Paso Robles high school, and at War Memorial stadium, for career technical education. The board received 20 minutes of public comment, most in opposition to the bond…
2026 GWSS Shipment Inspections_Costco The San Luis Obispo county agricultural commissioner, Martin Settevendemie, has released a statement regarding an investigation into glassy-winged sharpshooters (GWSS) in San Luis Obispo county. GWSS is an “invasive agricultural pest capable of transmitting Pierce’s disease to grapevines,” according to the statement. While they pose no risk to human health, “it…
A vehicle caught fire on the US 101 yesterday afternoon just outside of Santa Margarita, slowing down traffic. CHP received reports of the incident at about 1:26 pm yesterday about a vehicle “fully engulfed” in flames, with nearby vegetation also catching fire. The fire was put out in about half an hour, and CHP did…
The Paso Robles school board’s next meeting is tonight at 6. On tonight’s action items is the next step for the proposed general obligation bond for the school district. Tonight’s resolution would approve placing the bond on the November ballot, which requires 55% or more of voters approval to pass. At least 2/3rd of board…
Jerry L. Clay Sr., a lifelong resident of Atascadero, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. Jerry was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to Atascadero at the age of 6, settling on a property on Sycamore road. He was married to his wife, Vivienne Clay, for nearly 72 years, and raised six children.…
A staff member at Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria confronted an Israeli couple last week while they were checking in to the hotel. A video shows the staff member asking the woman checking in with her partner if she is a Zionist, and whether they served in the IDF and killed babies. The description on the…
News Release – May 25th – California Valley Cal Fire San Luis Obispo will be conducting a series of prescribed burns in California Valley, starting today and going through June 19th. The project will take place adjacent to fire station 42, with smoke visible throughout highway 58, Branch Mountain road, and Soda Lake road. Prescribed…
Tonight’s Atascadero city council meeting will include a discussion of the city’s draft environmental impact report for its 2045 general plan. The EIR analyzes and identifies impacts related to the changes caused by the general plan update. The city must propose mitigation efforts and reduce as many impacts as possible. The agenda says that even…
The California mid-state fair is seeking volunteers for its ‘Friends of the Fair’ program. Volunteers are what make the mid-state fair possible, helping create memories, excitement, and community spirit for visitors. Friends of the Fair volunteers can earn a season pass if they complete at least 10 volunteer hours that include a two-hour shift during…
Ahead of the meeting next week that will discuss adopting groundwater sustainability fees, the Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority has published a frequently asked questions page on their website. The FAQ page says the proposed fees are not retroactive, and that it is only for fiscal year 2026 – 27; the board has not proposed…
