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California governor Gavin Newsom reversed a parole board’s decision. As a result, convicted killer Jason Greenwell will remain behind bars, the parole board agreed to release him. Greenwell is one of five people convicted of murder in the death of 15-year-old Dystiny Myers. In September 2010, Greenwell, along with Ty Michael Hill, Frank Jacob York,…
The Kristin Smart murder trial is moving out of San Luis Obispo county, but we don’t know where. Yesterday morning, San Luis Obispo superior court Judge Craig Van Rooyen rules in favor of a change-of-venue motion filed by the lawyers for Paul and Ruben Flores. They’re the father and son accused in the murder of…
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issues a report describing the fatal attack in the water near Morro Rock the day before Christmas. They say it was a great white shark that killed 42-year-old Tomas Butterfield of Sacramento. He was surfing just north of Morro Rock. His body was found nearby. Detective William Miller…
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its fourth space tourism mission today as the company continues its mission to make high-speed flights to the edge of space possible for citizens. The six passengers include a Blue Origin engineer and five paying customers. The launch was successful, and the vehicle returned to earth safely. It’s not clear…
Developing a Spaceport at the Paso Robles airport. Tuesday night, Paso Robles economic development manager Paul Sloan described what the city is now doing earn the designation as a Spaceport. He Says it’s a two step process with the FAA. Tartaglia Engineering spokesman John Smith tells the Tuesday night’s workshop, his company has been at…
Spring is busting out all over. If you have allergies, you’re well aware of that. The pollen count way up in the north county. Although Monday’s rain cleared the air temporarily. March is going out like a lamb, and the long term forecast calls for continued sunshine through next week, with high temperatures gradually climbing…
Mostly sunny after some clouds this morning, highs near 71. NNW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tonight, mostly clear this evening, lows near 40. NNW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, but a few clouds, highs near 72. NNW winds 5-10 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies through…
Led by Mark Armstrong of Paso Robles, the Cal Poly Mustangs clobbered the Santa Clara Broncos last night, 15-6. Armstrong doubled in two runs in the first inning, drew a bases-loaded walk for another RBI in the fifth, and singled to drive home his fourth RBI in the sixth inning to lead the Mustangs to…
One sad note this morning… Michael Fitzgerald of Paso Robles died recently in the north county after a long battle with leukemia. Fitzgerald was born in Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1959. He served 30 years in the US Navy. After he retired he taught math for 18 years at…
We learn more about the escapee from the Santa Barbara county jail who was captured in San Luis Obispo Monday. 23-year-old Joshua Camarillo Sanchez of Santa Maria was staying in a motel on Olive street in San Luis Monday night, after escaping Sunday from the Santa Barbara county jail. Two women who helped him escape…
