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Avila Beach 4.15.2020

Now that it’s sunny, port San Luis harbor district has banned beach goers. The harbor district will enforce new restrictions at several of its beaches beginning today in an effort to promote social distancing. The district announcing yesterday that because of “significant beach crowds and crowded beach parking” they have restricted beach use to short…

Closing The Dunes 4.15.2020

A scientific advisory group says the temporary closure of the Oceano Dunes recreational area will not shed light on how RV’s impact particulate pollution off the dunes. Their two page report indicates it would take more time to draw any conclusions. The San Luis Obispo county air pollution control district distributes the letter on its…

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Jail Release 4.15.2020

The San Luis Obispo county sheriff and district attorney are against it, but there’s a possibility 50 inmates from the county jail may be released under a judicial order from the state of California. The order took effect Monday. The intent is to reduce jail populations statewide to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Inmates…

Atascadero City Council 4.15.2020

The Atascadero City Council held a virtual meeting last night. The doors at the Rotunda were locked, because the council members simply called in to the meeting. City Manager Rachelle Rickard told the council that residents are cooperating with recommendations to shelter-at-home. She said the city website (Atascadero.com) has a lot of information about business…

Conoravirus 4.15.2020

While discussion begins to end the shut down, the county reports three new cases of corona-virus. The numbers, 120 confirmed cases. 101 of those people have recovered. 15 people are now recovering at home. 3 are hospitalized. And still just the one death. For the last two weeks, the average has been about 3 new…

Golf 4.14.2020

One recreation activity which is not impacted by the shut down, golf. Golf courses are generally open and practicing physical distancing. You’re advised to call first, because some local courses may be closed. Others have been slammed with golfers. So, you’re advised to call.

Paso Robles Police 4.14.2020

Paso Robles police are looking for a man who robbed a frozen yogurt shop Sunday night around 8:15. It’s Yogurt Creations, which is located next to Kohls off Spring street in Paso Robles. The man brandished a handgun and demanded cash from the drawer and an employee’s cell phone. The robber left the store with…

Atascadero Man Arrested 4.14.2020

An Atascadero man arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Santa Barbara. 22-year-old Eddie Aldo Martinez-Brito booked into the Santa Barbara county jail on suspicion of armed robbery. He’s accused of robbing a tobacco shop on the 4000 block of Calle Real. He stole cash and some marijuana bongs in the robbery. He was…