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Caldor Fire Update 9.02.2021

Calmer weather today may help firefighters battle in the Caldor fire which is threatening the Tahoe basin. Yesterday, the wind was scary. Battalion commander Jim Higge says the wind created spotting. Spotting is where embers from the fire float through the air and start fires a mile or two downwind. Calmer weather forecast today. That…

Mask Wearing Indoors 9.02.2021

Have you been wearing a face mask indoors? This week, health officer Penny Borenstein asked San Luis Obispo county residents to do so. She says there’s a profound increase in Covid cases in the county. Among those to speak at Tuesday afternoon’s news conference, Mark Lisa of Twin Cities hospital in Templeton. You can watch…

Bank Robbery in Paso 9.02.2021

Paso Robles police arrested a bank robbery suspect shortly after he demanded money at Chase bank late yesterday afternoon. A bank employee says the suspect handed her a note demanding money. He brandished what looked like a handgun. That was around 4:50 yesterday afternoon. The suspect did not get any money from bank employees, and…

North County Weather 9.01.2021

Mostly sunny skies today, but much cooler. Highs today near 79 in Paso Robles. Near 76 Atascadero. SW winds 15-25 miles per hour. Overnight, clear skies, lows near 48. Westerly winds 10-20 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, highs near 82 in Paso Robles. 78 in Atascadero. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour. The extended…

Dan Dow 9.01.2021

The events in Afghanistan this past week hit home with people in our community who served there, or served elsewhere in the US military. District attorney Dan Dow says too many people have forgotten why the US went in to Afghanistan 20 years ago. On Saturday, September 11th, Patriots Day, a celebration will be held…

Face Masks Back in SLO Co 9.01.2021

San Luis Obispo county is again mandating the use of face coverings in all indoor public places. The health officer order goes into effect at 12:01 am on September 1, 2021. It applies to people who are unvaccinated as well as those who are vaccinated. At yesterday’s news conference, county health officer Dr. Penny Borenstein…

Forest Closures 9.01.2021

All national forests in California are now closed due to the current wildfires across the state. This includes the Los Padres national forest here on the central coast. The closure continues through Friday, September 17th. The forest service says the decision was made for public and firefighter safety. Officials say that by temporarily reducing the…

Caldor Fire 9.01.2021

Heavy winds are forecast for the lake Tahoe basin. The city of south lake Tahoe is virtually deserted today. Monday, residents were ordered to evacuate. Most left in a hurry. Late Monday, the fire jumped highway 89 near Christmas Valley. It burned cabins between highway 50 and highway 89. So far it’s destroyed more than…