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North County Weather 3.09.2020

Cloudy today, with a 70% chance of rain. Highs this afternoon in the mid 60’s. Tonight, cloudy with a 60% chance of rain, mostly after midnight. Lows in the mid 40’s. Tomorrow, mostly cloudy with an 80% chance of rain. We may get one half inch of rain tomorrow, highs near 60. The extended forecast…

In Sports 3.09.2020

On Saturday, the Templeton Eagles beat Firebaugh 4-2 to win the Firebaugh tournament. That’s the first time an opponent has scored against the Eagles this season. Their record is now 6-0. They’ll play tomorrow afternoon at Taft. The Paso Robles Bearcats lost Saturday to Centennial of Bakersfield, 9-4. The Bearcats drop to 4-2 for the…

Women in Business 3.09.2020

Tomorrow, the Templeton chamber of commerce will host a Women in Business lunch at McPhee’s Grill. The topic, “Journey of a Women Owned Business”. Alexis Negranti will describe her experience starting a sheep dairy and making ice cream from the milk. Nancy Walker of the Wellness Kitchen and resources will be in the non-profit spot…

Other Stories This Monday 3.09.2020

Airmen are beginning to arrive at Vandenberg Air Force base to begin training for jobs in the new US Apace Force. KPRL talked yesterday with two air force enlistees who said they are among the first 100 to be assigned to Vandenberg as part of the Space Force. They did not know what training they…

Indictment 3.09.2020

A grand jury indicts 13 people in a Paso Robles based operation for allegedly conspiring to transport narcotics from Mexico to sell in San Luis Obispo county. The leader identified as 42-year-old Rabi Miranda of Paso Robles. Prosecutors allege that Miranda regularly coordinated with a supply source in Mexico, and traveled to house in Los…

Coronavirus Overreactions 3.09.2020

CDC estimates* that, from October 1, 2019, through February 29, 2020, there have been: 34,000,000 – 49,000,000 flu illnesses 16,000,000 – 23,000,000 flu medical visits 350,000 – 620,000 flu hospitalizations 20,000 – 52,000 flu deaths COVID-19: U.S. at a Glance* Total cases: 423 Total deaths: 19 States reporting cases: 35 (includes District of Columbia) COVID-19:…

Rain Returns 3.09.2020

Rain returns to the north county this week. We may get some later today and tonight, but the heaviest rainfall is expected tomorrow. About one half-inch of rain expected tomorrow. A few showers Wednesday, then a respite Thursday and Friday, but more rain is forecast this weekend. So, locate your umbrella and rain gear. You…

North County Weather 3.06.2020

Sunny today, after dense morning fog. Highs this afternoon in the mid 60’s. Tonight, cloudy with a few showers after midnight. About a 30% chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40’s. Tomorrow, mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50’s. The extended forecast calls for cloudy skies Sunday and…

In Sports 3.06.2020

Atascadero softball beat Monache of Porterville 5-1. Then they tied liberty of Bakersfield 1-1. They play Tulare this afternoon at that tournament. Atascadero baseball team beat El Diamante in Visalia 2-1. Paso Robles baseball team plays tomorrow at Centennial in Bakersfield. The Paso Robles softball team has a home game tomorrow afternoon at two against…

Katcho Achadjian 3.06.2020

One sad note this morning. Former state assemblyman Katcho Achadjian died yesterday. Katcho served as San Luis Obispo county supervisor and represented the county in the state assembly. Katcho immigrated from Lebanon in 1971. Became a US citizen in 1982. After graduating from Cal Poly he bought several gas stations where he had worked to…