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San Luis Obispo county district attorney Dan Dow sent a notice to the south county coalition on Wednesday regarding their identification and purpose. The south county coalition, formed March 26th, has donated over $10,000 to supervisor Jimmy Paulding’s candidacy. Dan Dow points out that this expenditure shows only support for Paulding’s reelection, despite the coalition…
Press Release – Temporary Closure of Senior Center and Veterans Memorial Building on April 27 Paso Robles community services announced there will be a temporary closure of the senior center and veterans memorial building on Scott street. The closure starts at noon on Monday, April 27th, and is due to sewer line maintenance requiring a…
Earlier this week, San Luis Obispo county district 4 supervisor candidate Adam Verdin accused the south county coalition of filing “dark money” into the district 4 race. The south county coalition contributed about $13,000 into supporting supervisor Jimmy Paulding’s candidacy, but did not state any individual contributor’s identity. Verdin says that the form used to…
04.22.26 Paso Robles High School Music Department Presents “The Big Spring Show” at TPAC The Paso Robles high school music department is preparing for a large, collaborative event at the Templeton Performing Arts Center in May. On May 15th, PRHS students will present the big spring show, featuring advanced choir, the crimson collective singers, and…
The Atascadero police department responded to a report of a possible individual wearing a mask seen on a school campus. The APD responded at about 12:13 pm yesterday to Monterey elementary school. School staff immediately initiated lock-down procedures “out of an abundance of caution.” Officers established a secure perimeter around the campus and began their…
San Miguel Children’s Day Festival will be returning for its third year on Saturday, April 25th from 11 am to 3 pm in San Miguel park. The event is hosted by the San Miguel Community Friends. Enjoy a day of carnival games, races, obstacle courses, performances by local dance groups, and more. Meet animals from…
The California mid-state fair hosted the 2026 Central Coast Olive Oil competition, and has announced its award recipients. Entries are judged “under strict international standards,” according to the fair, evaluated on their aromas and flavor. After extensive blind tasting tests, the highest honors were awarded to: Cobram Estate for best of show delicate, Rio Bravo…
The California 6th appellate district court overturned the conviction of a 2012 murder case on Friday. Antolin Garcia was convicted of murdering 15-year-old Sierra Lamar. The court ruled that the error was due to trying the murder case with attempted kidnappings of a separate victim three years earlier. District attorney Dan Dow has released a…
From yesterday’s rain, the county environmental health department has issued a reminder to the public to avoid ocean water contact during, and at least three days following, significant rainstorms. Runoff from rain is “known to transport high levels of disease-causing organisms” into the ocean, which can cause skin, respiratory, and intestinal problems. Surfers, swimmers, and…
The city of Atascadero’s 10th Annual Tamale Festival will be held in the sunken gardens and downtown area next weekend. The festival starts Friday, May 1st from 5 to 9 pm, and then kicks off again Saturday, May 2nd from 11 am to 7 pm. “Fiesta Friday” will feature a variety of tamale vendors, adult…
