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San Luis Obispo police say a pedestrian was struck by a car and killed Tuesday night while walking on Tank Farm road. The victim is identified as Michael Hamlin. He died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on Tank Farm road around 10:25 Tuesday night. The vehicle was driven by a 76-year-old man.…
Congressional candidate Andy Caldwell is making an appearance tonight in Santa Margarita. Caldwell is appearing an a free Meet and Greet at the Oyster Ridge Barn on West Pozo road. He says he’s still getting questions about the 99-year-old woman who is appearing in his ads. He says she’s not an actress, she’s a real…
Don’t count on seeing fire works at Paso Pops this coming fourth of July. Unfortunately, the Paso Pops event has financial issues, so the event has been canceled for 2020. The event was put on by the Paderewski Festival. It was held at the Paso Robles Horse Park in 2018, then moved last year to…
The proposed ban on plastic bags, imposed by the Integrated Waste Management Authority is generating more discussion at grocery stores, restaurants and dry cleaners in the north county. Atascadero city councilman Charles Bourbeau voted for the proposal, although he asked the IWMA staff to investigate several issues facing north county businesses if it’s adopted. After…
“Talk on the Block” returned to Atascadero Wednesday night. The city of Atascadero and chamber of commerce combining efforts to provide an opportunity for local citizens to meet with city officials in a casual atmosphere to discuss the issues facing the city. City manager Rachelle Rickard described city functions and the economic realities that the…
The Integrated Waste Management Authority board of directors approved a ban on many plastic bags in San Luis Obipso county, including those used at grocery and convenience stores! The board voted 9-4 yesterday afternoon to advise staff to develop a draft ordinance to ban most plastic bags, including those used at Farmers Markets. Supervisors Lynn…
The Integrated Waste Management board of directors meets this afternoon at the supervisors council chambers. The board will discuss a proposal to approve an new ordinance establishing a waste reduction and reuse program for carryout bags. It would prohibit plastic carry out plastic bags, including single use and reusable bags at point-of-sale establishments. That includes…
A Paso Robles woman is trapped on a cruise ship at a port in Japan. The Paso Robles Daily News reporting that 52-year-old Sarah Arana got on board the ship January 20th for a two week cruise. That was before news hit about the virus spreading through China. Now they’re quarantined in a Japanese port…
While millions of basketball fans mourn the death of Kobe Bryant, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the helicopter crash Sunday in the hills near Calabasas. Thick fog is blamed for the crash that killed nine people, including Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and the pilot of the helicopter. The pilot…
The Beach Boys are returning to Paso Robles. The band will play July 5th at Vina Robles Amphitheater. Lead singer Mike Love is still with the Beach Boys, and he’ll be on hand. Tickets go on sale at ten Friday.
