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Paso Robles police are investigating the discovery of a body found in the Salinas river bed Tuesday afternoon. The body was discovered around 2 Tuesday afternoon behind Kohl’s. Police say it appears the person had been living in the riverbed area. Officers say it looks like the deceased person was burned. The investigation is underway…
How did you fare so far during this winter storm? Yesterday, several trees fell in Atascadero along Capistrano avenue. Power went out on several occasions as the wind really whipped through Atascadero. Police Chief Bob Masterson says police and fire responded quickly. Chief Masterson joining the Atascadero fire department from king city where he had…
Despite all the standing water in the north county, we’re getting more rain today. The rainfall will taper off tonight. Yesterday, Paso Robles received 2.7” of rain. Atascadero 2” Santa Margarita, 1.8”. Creston 1.4”. And Shandon 1.5”. Forecasters saying the southerly winds will drop to 20-30 miles per hour today and to 5-10 miles per…
Windy with rain today, highs this afternoon near 53. Southerly winds 25-35 miles per hour. 3-5 inches of rain expected. Localized flooding also expected. Tonight, windy with rain. Southerly winds 20-30 miles per hour. 3-5” of rain expected. Flooding is possible. Tomorrow, periods of rain. Southerly winds 10-20 miles per hour. 100% chance of rain.…
Last night, the San Francisco school board voted to rename 44 public schools. It’s a debate that’s being followed across the country. Those 44 schools whose namesakes are thought, by many, to have dishonorable legacies. Some of the campuses impacted are: Lowell High, Lincoln High, Washington High, Roosevelt Middle School, John Muir Elementary and Feinstein…
Morro Bay’s movie theater is for sale. The Bay Theater was built by the US military in 1940 to provide entertainment for sailors assigned to Morro Bay. It’s been owned by one family since 1975. The 80-year old owner says she’s ready to sell the theater. It’s been closed since the governor’s stay at home…
Coronavirus vaccinations scheduled today in San Luis have been rescheduled. But those scheduled in Paso Robles and Arroyo Grande are set to take place as scheduled. Same for appointments scheduled for later this week.
The Atascadero city council met virtually last night. City manager Rachelle Rickard talked about the study session for measure D-20, the 1% sales tax. The city is looking for input on how best to allocate that revenue. The study sessions solicit public input. For more information go to the city’s website: atascadero.org. Some good news…
The Paso Robles school board ambushed by opponents to a plan to close Georgia Brown elementary school. Several said that the 7-11 Measure M oversight committee did not represent the community because there were too few neighbors of Georgia Brown on the committee. Elena Garcia called the recommendation by the committee “illegitimate.” Trustee Chris Bausch…
Wind and rain today in the north county Forecasters say we’ll experience southerly winds 25-35 miles per hour. They’re predicting 3-5 inches of rain today, so there may be some flooding. PG and E meteorologist says this storm could bring between 6 and ten inches of rain to the area. Some areas may receive a…
