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Late last week, county district attorney Dan Dow proposed amendments to California penal code law regarding looting and predator crimes during a disaster, in response to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The district attorney says existing laws are “insufficient to adequately deter people from committing these crimes.” With the evacuation from dozens…
Caltrans will initiate vegetation control at highway 229 this week at the intersection of highway 58 and just south of Rocky Canyon road. From around 7 to 4 pm each day, Monday to Friday, contractors will be removing dead and dying brush and ladder fuels to reduce wildfire risks. The project is expected to be…
The San Luis Obispo county airport has announced its total number of passengers through 2024. The airport has achieved a new record with 746,764 travelers this past year, a 13% increase of around 660 thousand passengers in the year prior. Courtney Johnson, director of airports said, “Achieving this milestone is a reflection of the incredible…
There is no Paso Robles city council meeting scheduled for this week. Both city council meetings for the month of January were combined in the joint meeting that took place last week on the 15th. The Atascadero city council’s next meeting will be Tuesday, January 28th.
The city of Paso Robles announced several improvements to south River road have been completed. The first is a rectangular rapid-flashing beacon, which aims to enhance pedestrian safety when crossing the road. Rapidly flashing lights are activated when a pedestrian is present at the location near Serenade. Additional improvements to the roadway include a bike…
Weekly Project Update The Paso Robles public works department has released an update for projects in the city. Golden Hill road repairs from Creston to Rolling Hills continue, with crews raising manhole lids currently. Traffic control is in effect from Creston to Ardmore road, and the project is expected to be completed in March. Phase…
News – Article – SLO Sheriff DOJ Response The San Luis Obispo county sheriff’s office has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding allegations in their 2021 findings report. The 2021 report said the jail violated the 8th and 14th amendment rights of its inmates, and failed to provide some inmates…
This Saturday at 3:30 pm, the Charles Paddock Zoo will celebrate the addition of the Cerrado aviaries exhibit. This new exhibit will house Hyacinth Macaws and Toco Toucans. The zoo says the macaws were former pets and are a bonded pair. The birds can be found in Cerrado biodiverse hotspot, just below the Amazon rainforest,…
To help streamline the process of implementing accessory dwelling units in Paso Robles, the city has announced the availability of pre-approved ADU plans. The program offers a range of professionally designed ADUs that comply with local and state building codes to help homeowners save time and reduce costs when looking to construct ADUs on their…
CAL FIRE News Release Fake Social Media Accounts Cal Fire has released a statement, warning members of the public of fraudulent social media accounts impersonating the agency. These accounts are attempting to solicit donations for ongoing fire efforts, which Cal Fire warns is not something they practice. Cal Fire’s release says there are legitimate organizations…
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