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Evacuation orders and warnings continue to grow in number for the Gifford fire. As of 7:54 am on August 8th, the fire has scorched 99,232 acres, and is 15% contained. Injuries have also grown from the fire. There are 4 confirmed firefighter injuries, and 3 confirmed civilian injuries. Currently there are 0 structures damaged. Evacuation…
The county of San Luis Obispo adopted a new fireworks ordinance on May 20, 2025. The ordinance prohibited the use of all fireworks in most unincorporated areas of the county, and strengthened the penalties associated with illegal use of fireworks. Yesterday afternoon, the county released an update on the citation and confiscation results of this…
Aquatics Extended Season 2025 Press Release Paso Robles community services has announced they will be extending the aquatics program from the recreation services division. Now through Thursday, September 25th, the aquatics program will continue to offer private swim lessons at Centennial pool. The program is typically offered from mid-June to early August. Private swim lessons…
Atascadero’s summer concerts series continues tomorrow evening from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Tomorrow’s entertainment at the Atascadero lake bandstand will be the JD Project, with an evening of rock, blues, and country music. Atascadero concerts are free to attend. Bring a blanket, a low-back chair, and the entire family to relish this warm summer evening…
Several public commenters spoke out in Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting regarding an agenda item for a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The grant is part of the state homeland security program for fiscal year 2024, which grants the county $316,482 to be spent on equipment for various emergency services. These include…
Paso Robles summer concerts in the park continues tonight from 6 to 8 pm; tonight’s entertainment will feature 90’s Babiez, playing pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Paso robles summer concerts are free to attend, and fit for all ages. Remember to follow concert policies: no pets, smoking/vaping, soliciting, or barbecues. Proceeds from concession sales and donations…
The city of Atascadero has announced an unscheduled vacancy for its planning commission. One vacant, at large position is now available, and applications are due by Friday, August 29th at 5 pm. Planning commissioners must be residents in the city of Atascadero, and a registered voter in order to qualify. Atascadero’s planning commission is a…
The 79th annual California mid-State Fair wrapped up late last month, running from July 16th through the 27th. The fair has released a wrap-up for its attendance, contests, and events. The fair says they welcomed 366,216 guests this year, a 6.5% increase from 2024. The industrial arts auction raised $234,900 this year, and the livestock…
The county public health department and air pollution control district announced that smoke from the Gifford fire is expected to impact air in the county quality starting today. A release by the agencies says areas impacted will be southern San Luis Obispo county, including the 5 Cities and Nipomo area, and even as far north…
crash Yesterday morning, just before 6 am, Paso Robles police responded to a single vehicle incident on highway 46 east, near the 101 intersection. When officers arrived, they found a 75-year-old male resident of Templeton deceased inside of a black pickup truck. An investigation with the Paso Robles police department and the detective bureau unfolded.…
