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As the price of gasoline breaks the six dollar barrier in the north county, many people look for alternatives, but veterinarians are cautioning people against the assumption that we can return to horse travel. Although that was once common in the north county. The problem is that Americans are much heavier today. Obesity is rampant,…
One of the big issues surround the homeless problem in the north county and through the state is drug addiction. San Luis Obispo county sheriff Ian Parkinson says that it used to be, when people were arrested they got put in jail, and that’s often where they realized they needed to change their lives. But…
Late Tuesday night, the Paso Robles school board voted unanimously to hire an architect to develop plans for a modified aquatic complex at the high school. It’s an important step, however, people are cautioned that this does not guarantee that a pool will be built at Paso Robles high school. The process to build a…
This week, the San Luis Obispo county grand jury releases it’s 79 page continuity report. That report responds to the Paso Robles school district’s response to the original report entitled, The Paso Robles School District, A Cautionary Tale. This latest missive from the grand jury points out suggestions that they recommended which have been ignored…
At a time when many talk about the housing shortage, the Paso Robles city council will discuss the ordinance which allows hundreds of short term rentals in Paso Robles. The workshop to be held at 6:30 this evening. Many cities the size and character of Paso Robles ban short term rentals in residential zones. These…
Are you enjoying the warm, spring afternoons? Tuesday, Paso Robles broke the record for the date. High temperatures reached 84 Tuesday afternoon, which broke the record of 82 set back in 1977. We’ll see warm weather again this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon, then look for rain on Sunday. Forecasters saying we have an 85% chance…
Sunny and warm today, highs near 85. WSW winds 10-15 miles per hour. Tonight, clear, lows near 47. NW winds 5-10 miles per hour. Tomorrow, mostly sunny and warm, highs near 86. WNW winds at 10-15 miles per hour. The extended forecast for sunshine and warmer temperatures through Friday. Highs in the mid 80’s. Cooler…
The drought is having a severe economic toll on California agriculture. A new study from the University of California, Merced, said exceptionally dry conditions in 2021 resulted in a $1.1 billion loss for farm businesses in the state. An estimated 8,750 full or part-time agricultural workers lost their jobs. The report also said 395,000 acres…
The district attorneys office says the Kristin Smart murder trial should stay in San Luis Obispo county. That’s after a change of venue motion filed by lawyers for Paul and Ruben Flores earlier this month. Paul Flores is accused of killing Kristin Smart in May of 1996. His father, Ruben, is charged with helping his…
Beginning today, Cal Fire will conduct a controlled burn of hazardous vegetation along the east side of highway 229 between highway 59 and the town of Creston. Smoke may be visible in Creston and the surrounding areas over the next ten days. Cal Fire will have fire engines on sight during all burn operations. If…
