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The California Mid-State Fair returns to the Paso Robles event center, starting this Wednesday, July 16th through Sunday, July 27th. This Wednesday will be opening day ceremonies at 3:45 pm, which kicks off the 2025 mid-state fair. The ceremony will be held at the main entrance, featuring a festive rope drop, appearances by the 2024…
News Release -July 12 – Reorg Cal Fire San Luis Obispo and the county fire department announced they have implemented a significant operational reorganization, which went into effect July 1st. The newly established South Coast Battalion will serve the Nipomo, Mesa, and future Dana Reserve communities. The San Luis Obispo battalion will serve the city…
With the 2025 California mid-state fair just around the corner, the county public health department is urging attendees to follow a few simple precautions for a safe and healthy experience. As the summer heats up, the health department encourages fairgoers to stay cool and stay hydrated. Take breaks in the shade, and bring plastic water…
The county sheriff’s office is investigating a burglary that took place in Shandon, resulting in the loss of “a significant amount of personal property, including cash and jewelry.” The sheriff’s office says the burglary occurred on the 200 block of Calle Arroyo in Shandon on July 1st, and they received the report at approximately 2:38…
Shortly after announcing the closure of many of its stores here in San Luis Obispo county, Rite Aid has listed its last two stores among those it will be closing. This was filed in its latest notice with the U.S. bankruptcy court. The final two stores will be in San Luis Obispo on 956 Foothill…
The city of Atascadero invites the community to join them for a night of family fun under the stars. Tonight from 7 to 10 pm is family movie night; at 7 there will be games and activities: chalk drawing, frisbee tossing, mini-soccer games, and sack races. The movie starts at 8 pm. Tonight’s film will…
The California mid-state fair is reminding interested community members that today is the deadline to apply for the 2025 friends of the fair volunteer program. The friends of the fair program offers a unique behind-the-scenes opportunity to be a part of the “Biggest Little Fair Anywhere.” Volunteers can be a part of guest services, exhibit…
Atascadero’s next summer concert, as part of its “Saturdays in the Park” series returns this Saturday, July 12th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Tomorrow night’s entertainment will feature the Josh Rosenblum Band, playing pop/rock blues. Concerts are free to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket, low-back chair, and the entire family…
PG&E announced they are working to reduce fire risks and improve the reliability of its grid for more than 5,100 customers in north San Luis Obispo county. This is being done through a consolidation effort by PG&E, tackling hundreds of upgrades and dozens of different projects at once in a strategy they call “megabundling.” This…
The Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority (PRAGA) has released a statement, clarifying its proposed fees and protest vote eligibility. The release says that notices for the proposed fee have been mailed to agricultural irrigators and commercial and public water system pumpers. The release says that rural domestic well owners (or de minimis extractors) are exempted…
