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The pristine environment around Lake Tahoe is being threatened by e-bikes. Those are bicycles with small electric motors that help people pedal the bike. The US Forest Service deciding to open up about one quarter of its “non-motorized” trails to e-bikes. Some are not happy about it. Critics say it will send hordes of inexperienced…
The Roundabout under construction on 46 West at Vineyard Drive west of Paso Robles has a new look. There is now a round mound of dirt in the center of the Roundabout. The mound is 8-12 feet high. It’s just dirt right now, but it may be covered with vegetation or it may be ordained…
The county health department reports 14 new coronavirus cases yesterday. No new deaths reported. San Luis Obispo again leading the way with three new cases. Paso Robles and Atascadero each had two. Templeton also had a case of coronavirus. If you want to get tested or get a vaccine, you’re encouraged to contact readyslo.org, Or…
Atascadero city council met last night, virtually. When will the council begin holding regular meetings at the rotunda? Mayor Heather Moreno says that’s up in the air. She says Atascadero is negotiating with the county health officer, Dr. Penny Borenstein. At last night’s meeting, the council deferred one public hearing until the next meeting. That’s…
The city of San Luis Obispo identifies the police detective shot and killed Monday evening at an apartment off south Higuera. He’s 37-year-old Luca Benedetti, who served four years with Atascadero police department before joining San Luis Obispo PD in 2012. Around five Monday afternoon, officer Benedetti and five other officers responded to an apartment…
Sunny with highs near 88. Westerly winds 10-20 miles per hour. Overnight, clear skies, lows near 49. Tomorrow, mostly sunny, highs near 88. SW winds 10-20 miles per hour. Mostly sunny through the week. Highs in the upper 80’s through Thursday, but highs dropping into upper 70’s this weekend.
Vina Robles is going to reopen for this summer of 2021. The Vina Robles staff announcing tickets are now on sale for concerts including The Mavericks, Los Lobos, Train, Pat Benatar and the Beach Boys. The Steve Martin and Martin Short Show is scheduled for August 22nd. The first show is Joe Bonamassa, on July…
The Mid State Fair is planned to return to the Paso Robles Event Center this summer. It’s the 75th edition of the fair. The theme this year is “Can’t Wait To See You!” The 2021 California Mid-State fair runs July 21st – August 1st.
The county health department reports only 11 new coronavirus cases over the weekend. Four on Saturday, three on Sunday and four on Monday. No additional deaths reported. The county public health department is going to close its mass covid-19 vaccination clinics on June 4th. That includes the clinic at the Paso Robles Event Center. The…
The Paso Robles school board meets in a hybrid model. It’s a virtual meeting, but allows for some public participation. Only about 25 people may attend the school board meeting at the district office. That’s a precaution for covid safety. The board will discuss the composition of trustee areas prior to drawing of maps. That’s…
