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PGE_UG-SU Program_EUP Heat Map 5k_20261006 PG&E is proposing to underground 500 miles of powerlines on the central coast, as part of its larger 10-year electrical undergrounding plan for 5,000 miles of electric distribution lines in high fire-risk areas. PG&E has filed the proposal with the California office of energy infrastructure safety, outlining a long-term risk-based…
As part of the ongoing work on Creston road, a segment will be fully closed overnight from October 13th to the 14th. The closure will affect Creston road from Nickerson to Melody, 10 pm on October 13th to 6 am October 14th. A detour will be available on golden hill to union road.
San Luis Obispo county’s department of agriculture/weights and measures has released the 2025 agricultural report. The report confirms “another year of resilience and sustained growth for San Luis Obispo county’s diverse farming and ranching economy.” The total agricultural value surpassed $1 billion for the fifth consecutive year, reaching an all-time high this year of over…
Atascadero city councilmember, Heather Newsom, has officially announced she will run for California state senate district 17 in 2028. Newsom’s private sector experience includes more than 22 years in accounting, where she helps individuals and small business owners navigate financial planning, regulation, and growth. She was first elected to the Atascadero city council in 2018,…
Tickets are on sale now for the annual Zoo Boo, with the city of Atascadero and Central Coast Zoo. This fun spooky night, fit for all ages, will take place Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th, from 4 to 7 pm. Halloween decorations will litter the zoo, along with carnival games, Halloween activities, a…
Slurry work on Scott street is scheduled for today, from 7 am to 4 pm. Work will take place between Creston road and Airport road, as part of the city’s larger Sierra Bonita paving rehabilitation project. Drivers should expect lane shifts and temporary detours throughout the work area. The Paso Robles senior center remains accessible…
The Paso Robles city council approved a professional services agreement with RS&H incorporated to complete the requirements for a spaceport launch site operator license. The agreement will not exceed $786,455. $450 thousand of his will come from senate bill 1090 from the state level, and the rest from the city’s general fund. Staff estimates the…
The city of Atascadero announced new projects, funded by measure F-14, has begun across the city. Roadway segments subject to improvements include Vernado avenue, Colorado road, San Andres avenue, San Ramon road, a segment of El Camino Real, and more. A total of 8 lane miles of critical roadway segments have been identified for work.…
The Paso Robles joint unified school district will be holding two community sessions focused on the district’s facilities master plan and measure G-26. These events will feature presentations on these two topics, as well as Q&A sessions. The first session will be this Thursday, October 8th in the Patina room at Cal Coast Beer Company,…
A jury trial has been set for the man accused of murdering Atascadero resident, Todd Pinion. The trial has been set on April 12, 2027 for 23-year-old Tyler Grant Stevens. Stevens is accused of murdering Todd Pinion in 2024. He was reported missing by his family October 2024, and he was found deceased near Tassajera…
