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Strawberry Pickers 7.08.2021

Strawberry pickers settle a strike in the south county. Pickers went on strike at West Coast Berry Farms in Nipomo. They said their wages didn’t cover the cost of rent, food, gas and childcare. Before the job action, the workers received $2 per strawberry tray. A spokesperson for West Coast Farms says at that rate,…

Dog Attack Lawsuit 7.08.2021

Remember that tragic dog attack in Grover Beach five years ago? A retired police dog got out of its back yard and killed a man who was trying to defend an elderly neighbor woman. The dog was owned by a south county police officer. The survivor and family members of the deceased are in court…

Shoot Out in Paso Robles 7.08.2021

The mayor weighed in on the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old Los Angeles man who orchestrated an eight hour stand-off at the Dry Creek apartments. He says the chief did a great job handling the situation. Paso Robles police Chief Ty Lewis appreciates the support expressed by Paso Robles residents and city leaders. When the…

Paso Robles City Council 7.08.2021

Paso Robles city council meets tonight, but it’s not virtual, tonight it’s the real thing. Mayor Martin says he wants to continue some aspects of the virtual meeting. He says the improved public access was beneficial. They may discuss that issue tonight. Without the pregnant pauses. But it will be a live meeting at city…

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Other Stories This Thursday 7.07.2021

The preliminary hearing for Paul and Rueben Flores postponed again. The 12-day hearing was scheduled to begin yesterday, but was scheduled for July 20th. The Flores father and son are accused in the disappearance and suspected murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart back in 1996. If he’s convicted in the murder, Paul Flores may…

SLO Co Covid Update 7.07.2021

The county health department out with its weekly report on covid cases. Over the past week, 36 new cases of covid-19 reported in the county. Nine in Atascadero. Six in San Luis Obispo. Only two in Paso Robles. Just three in Templeton for the week. Cal Poly stopped its testing program which may impact the…

Stewart Jenkins 7.06.2021

In a few weeks, Tommy Gong will step down as county clerk recorder and relocate to the Bay Area to be closer to his family. That leaves the county without an official to run the special election September to recall governor Gavin Newsom. San Luis Obispo attorney Stewart Jenkins is asking supervisors to appoint him…

Paso Robles City Council Meeting 7.07.2021

No Paso Robles city council meeting last night. The council meeting tomorrow evening at 6:30. The meeting will be an open meeting. After more than a year of virtual meetings, the council will allow the public to attend the meeting tomorrow evening. The council will conduct public hearings on the urban water management plan and…

Fatal Shooting in Paso 7.07.2021

Early yesterday morning, a man who fired his weapon at police was shot dead at the Dry Creek apartments off Creston road in Paso Robles. The stand off began around 4 on Monday afternoon. Paso Robles police responded to a domestic violence call at the apartments. The report indicated 32-year-old Steven Adam Calderon of Los…