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Wolf Pack Survives Fire 8.30.2021

Wildfires like the Caldor or Dixie fire destroy buildings and a lot of wildlife. But a California wolf biologist says he found a California wolf pack outside the town of Westwood in Lassen county. Fire destroyed their den, but the wolves survived. Biologist Kent Laudon spotted two adults with one young adult wolf and four…

Caldor Fire 8.30.2021

The Caldor fire has forced more evacuations around the Tahoe basin. Last night, all residents on the California side of the lake Tahoe basin were warned to evacuate. Cal Fire division chief Erich Schwab says the fire is moving about one-half mile each day. It’s been doing that for the last couple weeks. Schwab says…

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Fire in Paso Destroys RV’s 8.30.2021

A fire at Sky River recreational vehicle dealership Saturday night destroyed three RV’s and damaged five others. The fire broke out around 10:30 Saturday night. That’s located at 2552 Theater drive. You’ve probably driven by it many times. When the firefighters arrived at 10:30 Saturday night, they contained the flames to prevent them from spreading…

Overdose Deaths in North County 8.30.2021

Two more overdose deaths reported in the north county. Atascadero police and fire responding to a call at a residence on the 4000 block of Rosita avenue Saturday find three unresponsive adults. That was around 1 Saturday afternoon. Two adults were found dead. Another rushed to the hospital police describe the incident as narcotics-related. The…

Opener For Monday 8.30.2021

Another warm day today, but September brings cooler temperatures to the north county. Forecasters say we’ll see temperatures drop to the mid 80’s tomorrow. Then into the low 80’s through most of this week. This coming Saturday and Sunday, highs will be in the low 90’s. Cooler weather will be with us beginning tomorrow.

North County Weather 8.27.2021

Mostly sunny skies today, and warmer. Highs today near 101 in Paso Robles. Near 99 Atascadero. WNW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Overnight, clear skies, lows near 59. NNE winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, and warmer still. Highs near 99 in Paso Robles. 95 in Atascadero. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour.…

High School Football 8.27.2021

High school football kicks off tonight with home games for the Bearcats and the Greyhounds. Vic Cooper is head coach of the Atascadero Greyhounds. Both the Greyhounds and the Bearcats are at home at 7 tonight. The Templeton Eagles travel to Coalinga. Eagles coach Don Crow says these Horned Toads are good. You can hear…

Federal Duck Stamp 8.27.2021

If you’re a stamp lover and a duck lover, the US Fish and Wildlife Service says the federal duck stamp will no longer incorporate hunting imagery. Artists will no longer have to incorporate hunting into their submissions to the federal duck stamp contest. The Biden administration says that artists will no longer have to include…

Congressional Response 8.27.2021

They’re calling it the deadliest day in decades in Afghanistan. Yesterday, two suicide bombers and gunmen attacking crowds flocking to Kabul’s airport. 12 US troops and at least 60 Afghans were killed. Congressman Salud Carbajal says, “I fully condemn the outrageous attack outside the Kabul airport. My heart goes out to the loved ones of…