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[99727] PG&E – 35615775 (PASO ROBLES) ENC25-0058 Encroachment Permit Paso Robles public works announced there will be a full road closure of a small section of 12th street in June. From June 16th to the 30th, the road at 220 12th street will be fully closed for a crane operation. PG&E will be conducting the…
May 4th through the 10th is wildfire preparedness week for 2025. This year, Cal Fire is underscoring the responsibility of individuals, communities, and agencies to help build a more fire resilient California under the theme: “Building a fire-ready future: strengthening our defenses, together.” Californians are urged to develop and practice a wildfire action plan, so…
2025 Weed Abatement Requirements Press Release – 2nd Notice Property inspections for weed abatement compliance in the city of Paso Robles will begin Monday, May 5th. The city has released a second reminder of following its weed abatement ordinance, asking residents to do their part in minimizing fire hazards on their property. The ordinance requires…
Caltrans district 5 announced the contractor for improvements at the US 101 and Wellsona road intersection will be placing a concrete barrier at the median opening ahead of schedule. The barrier will remain in place for all subsequent stages of the project, expected to finish in early 2026. During the placement of the barrier, traffic…
The county Air Pollution Control District, in coordination with Cal Fire San Luis Obispo, has extended the backyard burn season in 2025. Initially the season concluded April 30th, but due to high levels of fuel concentrations, landowners with active burn permits can continue to reduce fuel and fire hazards on their property for another month,…
In late March, the county sheriff’s office warned residents of San Luis Obispo county of an auto scam that had been reported by several victims in the past few months. The reports say a group of Romanian nationals ask to purchase a vehicle in an online marketing platform, and arrange to test the vehicle. When…
On Wednesday, May 7th, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm, the city of Atascadero will be hosting a fire hazard severity zones workshop. The workshop will provide information about the mapping process and results from the state fire hazard severity zones map. The recently updated map provides assessments of the potential for wildfire in the city’s…
The California Mid-State Fair has announced that “2-Fer” Tuesdays are returning for the 2025 season. This promotional deal is available only on Tuesdays in the month of May: the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. The mid-state fair says during these days, the following offers will be available: Purchase one adult season pass for $80, and…
Linne Rd Detour 5.12-5.28.2025 Paso Robles public works announced there will be a road closure of Linne road, from Airport road to Hanson road. The closure will start May 12th, and go through May 28th. The release says this is for the final construction of a roundabout at Linne road. The main detour route will…
Press Release Grazing and Revegetating The Salinas River 2025 Herds of goats and sheep will return to the Salinas riverbed in Paso Robles starting Friday, May 2nd. The city of Paso Robles announced grazing is an approved method of reducing wildfire risk, first implemented in 2021. City fire officials say they continue to see positive…
