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Another BLM Protest in Paso 8.24.2020

Another black lives matter protest Saturday evening in Paso Robles. The demonstration started around 6:00 in the downtown city park in Paso Robles. Police chief Ty Lewis said about 30 people took part in the demonstration. The demonstrators sang black lives matter songs with slogans like “I can’t breath.” And phrases about so-called “racist cops.”…

Opener with Fire 8.24.2020

Clear sunny skies today in the north county after some cloudiness in some areas this morning. Meanwhile the fires continue to the north of us. Cal Fire’s Nick Truax is incident commander of the River and Carmel fires. At a news conference held last night, Truax describes that fire south of Salinas. He said it’s…

Brass Bash in Atascadero 8.21.2020

lla The Atascadero summer concert series continues with a virtual concert tomorrow evening on KPRL. Terrie banish is with the city of Atascadero, she say Brass Bash should be entertaining at six tomorrow night on KPRL. Man years ago live concerts on the radio were not uncommon. There used to be live big band concerts…

Adam Hill 8.21.2020

With the recent death of supervisor Adam Hill, there are only four members on the board of supervisors, and that may continue for awhile. Governor Gavin Newsom may choose a successor for supervisor Adam Hill. Among the possible candidates are Dawn Legg, Hill’s appointment to the county planning commission. Questions about the cause of Adam…

Flag In Distance Learning 8.21.2020

In response to reports that a Paso Robles student was reprimanded for having an American flag visible behind him while he was on his chrome book. Superintendent Curt Dubost sends the following letter. I know you know the district has no policy precluding students from exercising their freedom of most expression . This includes political…

DUI Patrols in SLO 8.21.2020

San Luis Obispo police will be out in force conducting DUI patrols this weekend. They will be out on patrol from 7 this evening until 3 tomorrow morning. Same scenario tomorrow night. Additional patrols will be out during the same hours. They will be looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol…

Covid SLO Update 8.21.2020

The county reports 34 new coronavirus cases yesterday. The number of people hospitalized in the county drops to below 20. So far, 20 county residents have died with Covid-19. 75% of those people were over the age of 85. Of the other five fatalities, two were in their 60’s, the other three were between 65…

Smokey Skies 8.21.2020

The smoky skies expected to continue through the weekend. That’s due in large part because of the River fire burning out of control just south of Salinas. Tony Davis says the fire has burned just under 40 Thousand acres. The Carmel fire is still burning out of control. Officials expect the Carmel fire to merge…