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When his parachute failed to open properly, a British soldier participating in a group training jump while visiting Camp Roberts, landed on the roof of a home in Atascadero late Tuesday afternoon. The jumper went through the exterior and interior roof, but was not seriously hurt. No one was at home at the time of…
Strawberry pickers settle a strike in the south county. Pickers went on strike at West Coast Berry Farms in Nipomo. They said their wages didn’t cover the cost of rent, food, gas and childcare. Before the job action, the workers received $2 per strawberry tray. A spokesperson for West Coast Farms says at that rate,…
Remember that tragic dog attack in Grover Beach five years ago? A retired police dog got out of its back yard and killed a man who was trying to defend an elderly neighbor woman. The dog was owned by a south county police officer. The survivor and family members of the deceased are in court…
The mayor weighed in on the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old Los Angeles man who orchestrated an eight hour stand-off at the Dry Creek apartments. He says the chief did a great job handling the situation. Paso Robles police Chief Ty Lewis appreciates the support expressed by Paso Robles residents and city leaders. When the…
Paso Robles city council meets tonight, but it’s not virtual, tonight it’s the real thing. Mayor Martin says he wants to continue some aspects of the virtual meeting. He says the improved public access was beneficial. They may discuss that issue tonight. Without the pregnant pauses. But it will be a live meeting at city…
Sprinter Mark Cavendish wins the tenth stage of the Tour de France yesterday. The 36-year-old British rider is now just one win away from tying Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 career stage wins in the tour.
The preliminary hearing for Paul and Rueben Flores postponed again. The 12-day hearing was scheduled to begin yesterday, but was scheduled for July 20th. The Flores father and son are accused in the disappearance and suspected murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart back in 1996. If he’s convicted in the murder, Paul Flores may…
The county health department out with its weekly report on covid cases. Over the past week, 36 new cases of covid-19 reported in the county. Nine in Atascadero. Six in San Luis Obispo. Only two in Paso Robles. Just three in Templeton for the week. Cal Poly stopped its testing program which may impact the…
In a few weeks, Tommy Gong will step down as county clerk recorder and relocate to the Bay Area to be closer to his family. That leaves the county without an official to run the special election September to recall governor Gavin Newsom. San Luis Obispo attorney Stewart Jenkins is asking supervisors to appoint him…
No Paso Robles city council meeting last night. The council meeting tomorrow evening at 6:30. The meeting will be an open meeting. After more than a year of virtual meetings, the council will allow the public to attend the meeting tomorrow evening. The council will conduct public hearings on the urban water management plan and…
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