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After 15 months of hard work, Caltrans announced that highway 1 at Rocky Creek has reopened as of June 30th. The section of Rocky Creek, 12 miles south of Carmel, has been under one-way traffic control since March 30, 2024, Caltrans says. A landslide resulted in the loss of a southbound section of the roadway.…
The county’s office of animal services has released safety tips for this summer and fourth of July for pet owners. County animal services manager, Dr. Eric Anderson, says the department sees pets affected by panic due to fireworks and the dual threat of summer heat. For heat recommendations, the department says to never leave pets…
Cal Fire has released a statement reminding all Californians of its zero tolerance policy for illegal fireworks this fourth of July. The release says the sale, transport, or use of fireworks without the “safe and sane” seal is illegal, as is possessing or using any fireworks in communities where they are not allowed. Cal Fire…
The California Mid-State Fair announced the Viva La Quebradita Tour is coming to the Chumash grandstand arena Sunday, July 20th. This night will feature a lineup of regional Mexican favorites: El Mexicano, Arkangel R-15, and Ezequiel Peña Jr. Y Su Vallarta. El Mexicano is one of the “original ambassadors of technobanda,” blending cumbia, banda, and…
A vegetation fire sparked in Atascadero Saturday afternoon near 6705 Llano road. Cal Fire reported on X that multiple structures were threatened from the fire, and later issued evacuation orders to nearby residents, west of the 101 near Serrijon road. Containment reached about 70% as of Sunday morning, and forward progress of the blaze was…
County public works announced a temporary closure for a segment of Oak Flat road outside of Paso Robles. The road closure will affect Oak Flat road about .2 miles west of the southern junction with Nacimiento Lake drive. Public works says closures will restrict access to through traffic only, and local access will be maintained…
Weekly Project Update JUNE26TH Paso Robles Public Works has released another weekly project report for current and upcoming projects. For the Creston road corridor project, public works says traffic signal poles at Walnut and Bolen drive will be installed at the same time as paving begins in July. For Sherwood waterlines upgrades, contractor work will…
The Paso Robles fourth of July celebration will be returning to Barney Schwartz park this Friday from 4 to 10 pm. The evening will feature live music from Moonshiner Collective, and of course the fireworks show to cap off the night. The event will also have concession stands, food trucks, and a fun zone for…
A Morro Bay police officer stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Wednesday night at about 10 pm near Marina street and Morro Ave. Officers identified the contacted driver as 40-year-old Alexander Steele of Bakersfield. Police say there was a firearm in plain view below the steering column. Steele was removed from the vehicle and…
Press Release Vegetation Fire Paso Fire & Emergency Services crews responded to a vegetation fire on Friday at about 1:40 pm in the Salinas riverbed. The fire was located near the intersection of highway 101 and the 46 east. Crews say they contained the fire to half an acre within about two hours. The cause…
