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The behavioral health department for San Luis Obispo county announced they have received a grant from the California office of traffic safety. The grant totals to $141,500, which the department says will go to educational efforts for youth traffic safety. The release by the department says traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for…
The Atascadero police department received a report from the owner of Scott O’Brien Fire & Safety in May of 2024, alleging that one of the company’s employees may be involved in a case of embezzlement. A recent release by the city of Atascadero says that detectives investigated discovered the company’s chief operating officer, Robert Vasquez,…
In July of this year, 87-year-old Saul Goldberg of Avila Beach, and a 73-year-old bicyclist were hit by a vehicle as they were traveling southbound on S. Higuera street. The vehicle did not stop after hitting them, injuring both, with Goldberg dying from his injuries a week after the collision. Following the collision, 44-year-old Vanessa…
A San Miguel woman has been convicted by a jury for assault with a deadly weapon and causing great bodily injury, the DA’s office announced yesterday. 33-year-old Janine Laurice Cesena was arrested on October 15, 2023, after she assaulted a San Miguel man in the parking lot of San Miguel’s Dollar General Store on October…
In its meeting on Tuesday, the Paso Robles school board voted to approve the purchase of two portable buildings at the Lewis Flamson junior high temporary campus. These two portables, according to staff, could not be removed due to their critical functions for the area. One of the buildings serves as a central hub for…
The city of Paso Robles has announced the closure of the playground at Pioneer park. The release says this is due to inspectors identifying hazards that pose a risk to users; the issues cannot be repaired, according to the city. The playground will remain closed while the city pursues quotes for a replacement. A new…
Currently, one southbound lane on Golden Hill road is closed to raise utilities, 7 am to 5 pm. In addition to this, a reminder that the southbound lanes for Golden Hill road will be closed and redirected tomorrow as paving finishes for the northbound lanes. The closure will start at Rolling Hills, and southbound traffic…
In partnership with the Rare Fruit Growers of the Central Coast, non-profit One Cool Earth will be hosting a free tree pruning event in January. The event will teach attendees how to prune trees, and will take place in front of the Shandon elementary school garden. The event goes from 1 to 3 pm, and…
The city of Atascadero announced that two at-large positions are open for both the planning commission, and the supplemental sales tax oversight committee. The planning commission, made up of seven citizens, reviews matters related to land use planning and development. The two at-large appointments serve for two year terms, and are voted on by a…
In October of this year, 34-year-old Todd Joseph Pinion was reported missing by his family, where he was last seen in Atascadero on October 23rd. His dog, Spock, was later found deceased near the Cuesta grade, and Pinion’s body was located in a remote area near Tassajera creek. A suspect was also arrested during the…
