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SLO Co Covid Update

We’ll get another report this afternoon, but on Friday, the San Luis Obispo county health department reported 39 new covid cases. 21 of those cases, more than half, were in San Luis Obispo. 3 in Paso Robles, 3 in Templeton, 2 in Atascadero. No new deaths reported. Since they started keeping track in March of…

Tribute to Kristin Smart 4.19.2021

Saturday evening at the downtown city park in Paso Robles, more than 200 people turned out for a candle light vigil to honor Kristin Smart, who disappeared back in 1996. Speakers at the event included the pod-caster Chris Lambert, who addressed the murder in his podcast called, “Your Own Backyard.” Lambert spoke briefly. He thanked…

Crash on Railroad Tracks 4.19.2021

An unidentified man survived a horrific single car crash late Friday or early Saturday after his car left northbound 101 near the south Spring street exit. The car left the road and rolled down the hillside. It ultimately landed on the railroad tracks. Emergency officials were contacted around 6:30 Saturday morning. The man was rescued…

Camp Roberts 4.19.2021

The San Luis Obispo Tribune is reporting the federal government will soon decide if Camp Roberts will house 1500 illegal immigrants who recently crossed the border into the US from Mexico. Congressman Salud Carbajal says the federal government will soon hand down its directive. The department of defense has not yet issued a final decision.…

Police Arrest Fire Starter 4.19.2021

Paso Robles police arrest a woman suspected of starting a vegetation fire in the Salinas riverbed. The fire broke out Saturday morning. Firefighters and police responded around 9:09 to 3200 Sulfur Springs road, just north of the highway 46 east bridge. Firefighters found an area 20 x 20 feet of brush and trees actively burning.…

Opener For Monday 4.19.2021

Sunny and warm again today in the north county. Very similar to what we say over the weekend. Highs this afternoon near 85 in Paso Robles. A change begins tomorrow with cooler temperatures through the week. Highs will be in the upper 60’s on Wednesday. There’s a 40% chance of rain Sunday and Monday. Not…

North County Weather 4.16.2021

Mostly sunny, but warmer than yesterday, highs near 76. NW winds increasing to 10-20 miles per hour. Partly cloudy skies tonight, lows near 44. NW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, but warmer, highs near 80. NW winds 10-15 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies through the weekend…

In Sports 4.16.2021

The Templeton Eagles hosting the Paso Robles Bearcats tonight in high school football. Bearcat coach Matt Carroll tells KPRL about the match-up which has not occurred since 1924. He says it’s unique, because the coaches and players all know each other. He says it’s critical that the Bearcats win the turnover battle, and tackle well,…

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Field of Lights Reopens 4.16.2021

Field of Light reopens in Paso Robles. The 15-acre field with 58-thousand solar-powered fiber optic lights illuminated last night. It’s the first time since it closed in December because of covid and the government-imposed shutdown. Adult admission is $30-40 dollars, depending on the day. Children’s admission is $9.50 to $22. Critics say Bruce Munro’s field…