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Burning 3.08.2021

Burning will begin today around Hearst San Simeon state park to clear brush. California state parks to begin pile burning around seven this morning and continue until five. And that will be the plan today though the 17th, weather permitting. The burning will take place in the vicinity of the Washburn campground. That’s in Cambria’s…

Fatal Motorcycle Crash 3.08.2021

Yesterday afternoon, a motorcyclist was killed when he crashed near the intersection of west Pozo road and Hi Mountain Lookout road. The driver slid out and lost control just down the road from the Pozo Saloon. Live-saving efforts were unsuccessful. The motorcyclist died at the scene.

Schools 3.08.2021

This month, more schools are expected to reopen in the north county, but for some, it can’t happen soon enough. At a recent Paso Robles school board meeting, citizen Peter Byrne said the teachers union in Paso Robles should get out of the way of schools trying to reopen. Peter Byrne says the teachers could…

SLO Covid Update 3.08.2021

San Luis Obipso county health officials say the number of coronavirus cases in February was the lowest recorded in months. And that came after an all time high in January. That may signal a turning point, or it may reflect a change in testing methodology. County health officer Penny Borenstein says it’s likely due to…

Voting & Elections 3.08.2021

In Selma, Alabama yesterday, president Joe Biden signed an executive order intended to expand voting access. In San Luis Obispo county, the issue is election integrity. Randall Jordan of the county’s republican party says he has an issue with the last election in our county Jordan and other leaders met with San Luis Obispo county…

Opener For Monday 3.08.2021

Mostly sunny today, but we may see rain beginning tomorrow night. The storm will bring colder temperatures. PG and E meteorologist John Lindsay says we may receive between three quarters to an inch and a half of rainfall. The snow level may drop to 3,000 feet. So we may get snow dusting some of the…

North County Weather 3.05.2021

Mostly sunny skies with temperatures near 70. Increasing clouds overnight with a 25% chance of precipitation, lows near 44. Sunshine mixed with clouds tomorrow. About a 10% chance of rain, highs near 66. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies Sunday and a 60% chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.

Royal Family 3.05.2021

A new development in the story of prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Meghan Markle tells Oprah that the royal family is lying and spreading gossip about her and her husband, prince Harry. Her interview with Oprah will be aired Sunday. Buckingham Palace says it was “very concerned” about the allegations. Some Brits in the north…

Veterans Voices 4 – 3.05.2021

Veterans Voices returns to Paso Robles for 2021. Last year, it was a virtual art show, but organizer Deprise Brescia says this year, you’ll see it like never before. You’ll see the butterflies along Pine street, next to Hotel Chival. Veterans who would like to participate are encouraged to contact Deprise at the Deprise Brescia…

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Other Stories This Friday 3.05.2021

San Luis Obispo county health department reports 46 new coronavirus cases. The greatest number in San Luis Obispo. Three deaths reported. One over 85. The other two, younger than 85. To get tested or schedule a vaccination at the Paso Robles vaccine center at the Paso Robles event center, go to: emergencyslo.org. The dramatic increase…