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Joe Biden & Diablo Canyon 04.22.2022

This week, president Joe Biden announced he’s allocated six billion dollars to fix up again nuclear power plants, because the nation desperately needs the energy they generate. The question is, what does that mean for the future of Diablo Canyon? PG and E plans to close the plant in two or three years. Does this…

Dick Mason

Opener For Friday 04.22.2022

We may see a few scattered showers this morning in the north county, but then it will clear this afternoon and we’ll enjoy sunny skies through the weekend. And it’s going to warm up a little. Up into the low 80’s Sunday. Mid eighties by Monday. Yesterday afternoon, I stopped and talked with crews working…

North County Weather 04.21.2022

Cloudy today, with showers, highs near 62. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The chance of rain today 60%. Tonight, cloudy with rain early, lows near 44. WSW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, partly cloudy, highs near 67. WNW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies thru this…

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Other Stories This Thursday 04.21.2022

Superior court judge Craig Van Rooyen moves the trial of Kristin Smart to Monterey county. He made the announcement yesterday morning during a hearing at the courthouse. Both Paul and Ruben Flores attended that hearing in person. They’re accused in the disappearance and murder of Kristin Smart back in May of 1996. President Joe Biden…

A Tale of Two Congressman 04.21.2022

Congressman Salud Carbajal introduced Congressman Jimmy Panetta to north county democratic leaders at a neighborhood park along Turtle Creek Drive in Paso Robles Wednesday afternoon. The “Meet and Greet” event attracted about sixty local Democrats. Redistricting by state officials moves Salud Carbajal’s 24th Congressional District south out of the North County. The 19th Congressional District…

Paso Robles Roundabout 04.21.2022

So, when are they starting work on the roundabout at Golden Hill and Union roads. Ditas Esperanza talked with city council about it this week. She says because of delays for some of the materials they need, work will not begin until August on that roundabout. She says the good news is that it will…

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Opener For Thursday 04.21.2022

Are you getting any showers at your place? Forecasters say we have a 60% chance of rain this morning. The heaviest rainfall will arrive early this evening. Then sunshine tomorrow and continuing through the weekend. Creston road closed again today, but David Athey of the city of Paso Robles says it may reopen this afternoon.…

North County Weather 04.20.2022

Sunny today, highs near 69. W winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tonight, partly cloudy, lows near 49. W winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, cloudy with showers tomorrow morning, highs near 64. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Chance of rain is 60%. The extended forecast calls for, mostly sunny skies this weekend. Highs in…

In Sports 04.20.2022

The Cal Poly Mustangs hosted 7th ranked Stanford in college baseball last night. The Cardinal jumped out to a 9-1 lead, but the Mustangs came back in the late innings. Former Bearcat Mark Armstrong with a pinch hit ground out which drove in a run in the rally. Unfortunately, the rally fell short. The final…

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Other Stories This Wednesday 04.20.2022

Still no identity for the body found around 3:30 Sunday afternoon along highway 46 near Whitley Gardens. The sheriff’s office says the body was found five miles from the man’s disabled vehicle. Sheriff’s do not think the death was suspicious but the investigation continues. The victim has not yet been identified. The mask mandates continue…