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Long Walk Home 9.24.2021

The El Camino Homeless Organization has a major fundraiser tomorrow in Atascadero. Wendy Lewis is the executive director of ECHO. She says registration begins at 9:30. The walk begins at 10:00. The donation is $30 which entitles the participant to an “ECHO-blue” t-shirt, and a barbecue after the event. For more information on how you…

North County Weather 9.23.2021

Sunny today with highs near 97 in Paso Robles. 93 in Atascadero. WSW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Overnight, clear skies, highs near 56. Tomorrow, sunny with highs in the low 90’s in Paso Robles. 85 in Atascadero. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for a cooling trend through the weekend.…

In Sports 9.23.2021

The Rockies beat the Dodgers 10-5 yesterday, in Denver. The Giants beat the San Diego Padres 8-6 . Buster Posey went 4-5 with three runs scored for the Giants. This puts the Giants two games ahead of the Dodgers with the best record in the national league. The Dodgers have a solid lead for the…

Forest Reopens 9.23.2021

The Los Padres national forest reopens to the public today. That means people can once again access campgrounds, roads and trails throughout the forest. Fire restrictions banning wood and charcoal fires will remain in effect, but portable lanterns and stoves with a shut-off valve will be allowed in developed campgrounds by visitors with a valid…

IWMA Investigation Update 9.23.2021

The San Luis Obispo district attorney’s office published its final report on the Integrated Waste Management Authority, the IWMA. That’s after an extensive investigation. The 51-page report addresses allegations of misconduct and mismanagement at the IWMA. The DA’s report details disturbing practices and lack of oversight. It includes allegations that contracts were awarded without competitive…

AG Man Sentenced 9.23.2021

An Arroyo Grande man is sentenced to eight years to life for stabbing and torturing his 79-year-old ex-foster mom. During an argument at their home in Arroyo Grande back in 2019, Matthew Leroy Ethens poured a pot of boiling peanut oil on his ex-foster mother’s face and upper body. He then stabbed her in the…

Long Walk Home 9.23.2021

The El Camino Homeless Organization has a major fundraiser Saturday in Atascadero. Wendy Lewis is the executive director of ECHO. She says participants pay $30 each, and walk just over a mile through Atascadero. After the walk they receive a t-shirt and a barbecue. For more information how you can get involved, go to echoshelter.org.