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Student Loans 12.23.2021

President Joe Biden extends a pause in student loan repayments. He gives former students an additional 90 days reprieve before they are expected to start repaying the loan they received. The repayment was scheduled to resume February first. Now it’s pushed back until May first, because of a spike in covid 19 cases.

SLO Co Covid Report 12.23.2021

The San Luis Obispo county health department reports 199 new infections of the coronavirus over the past four days. One person with covid died. They say he or she was between the ages of 50 and 64. The health officer does not say if he or she suffered from other health issues. 16 people with…

Fatal Shooting 12.23.2021

An investigation into a fatal shooting completed by the county DA’s office bureau of investigation. The report into the shooting of a man by members of the San Luis regional swat team includes a graphic video of the shooting. It shows the suspect reaching for a handgun after a lengthy stand off. 32-year-old Steven Adam…

Garage Fire in Paso 12.23.2021

An overloaded electrical circuit set off a garage fire early yesterday in Paso Robles. The fire started around 12:45 early yesterday morning in a garage on Larkspur lane. 19 firefighters quickly responded and contained the fire to the garage. The single-story house suffered only moderate smoke damage. All the residents were able to evacuate the…

North County Weather 12.22.2021

Rain showers this morning, becoming more steady rain this afternoon, highs near 56. We’ll receive about one half inch of rain today. More rain overnight, lows near 52. Rain tomorrow, locally heavy at times, highs near 58. We’ll receive another half an inch of rain. The extended forecast calls for light rain Friday, more rain…

In Sports 12.22.2021

The Cal Poly women’s basketball team lost to Cal Baptist yesterday in overtime. Final score, 66-64. A Cal Baptist player made two free throws with one second left in the game to give the Lancers the victory. The Mustangs are now 1-8 for the season. At the Mission Prep Christmas Classic, St. Joseph of Santa…

Plymouth Congregational Church 12.22.2021

Plymouth Congregational Church in Paso Robles welcomes a new lead pastor. The reverend Wendy Holland takes over for interim pastor Alex Dreese, who filled in following the retirement of reverend Steven Mabry. Pastor Wendy grew up in Arroyo Grande. She received her Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology. She has she’s worked in…

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Other Stories This Wednesday 12.22.2021

California state parks lifts three conditions restricting access to the Oceano Dunes state vehicular recreation area, albeit – temporarily. The stay went into effect Monday, after a stipulation was filed in San Luis Obispo superior court. It means the Pier avenue vehicle entrance remains open, and cars may cross Arroyo Grande creek. California state university…

Garry Brill 12.22.2021

The Christmas season brings back memories of previous holidays. Atascadero’s Garry Brill is reminded of 1969, when he was on the radio in Saigon. Gary Brill served his country as a member of the armed forces radio network. He worked with another army specialist who had a background in radio, and career ahead of him…