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Board members for the Shandon-San Juan water district and the Estrella-El Pomar water district may be approved by the county board of supervisors. Requests were sent in August and September of this year by these water districts to make appointments in lieu of holding an election. This is due to only one person filing a…
A wildfire broke out Saturday afternoon in rural San Luis Obispo county, near California Valley off highway 58 and Seven Mile road. The fire burned about 107 acres before being extinguished, with air tankers swiftly responding. Cal Fire says the vegetation fire had the potential to grow to 200 acres, with three structures threatened. The…
A vegetation fire broke out yesterday afternoon at about 5 pm near lake Nacimiento. The San Luis Obispo county fire department says the fire was near the main gate of Heritage Ranch and Gateway drive. The fire grew quickly to approximately 2 acres in size, but fire officials say forward progress was stopped at about…
2025 10 02 Oak Tree Removal City Park The city of Paso Robles announced there will be an oak tree removal in the downtown city park. The city says a recent survey conducted by a certified arborist has determined the oak presents an immediate hazard, and poses a risk to public safety. The tree is…
Every three years, the state of California updates its building standards code, with the 2025 edition going into effect January 1, 2026. The city of Paso Robles is required by state law to enforce the new code, but can also make amendments based on local conditions. City staff is recommending the council to adopt the…
Tickets are now on sale for the Central Coast Zoo’s Annual Zoo Boo. This event will take place over two nights this October, Friday October 24th and Saturday the 25th, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. This Halloween event is fit for all ages, with a spooktacular evening in store at the Central Coast Zoo. Guests…
Three Speckled Hens Vintage Market will return this weekend, October 3rd and 4th at the Paso Robles Event Center. Three Speckled Hens has entered its 18th year, and has become a seasonal tradition for vintage enthusiasts, collectors, design lovers, and families. The event features over 75 dealers from across the central coast, offering a mix…
The county district attorney’s office has announced the sentencing for three individuals that were convicted in July by three separate juries. Tremaine Quincy Tejon Jones, Joshua Diante Murphy, and Heather Lynne Hunt were all convicted of sex trafficking a minor and pimping a minor under the age of 16, among other crimes. With judge Timonthy…
The PG&E Foundation announced that as federal assistance programs lose funding, they are donating $1.12 million to local food banks, tribal food banks, and senior meal programs to help with growing needs. The PG&E Foundation’s recent contribution will provide the equivalent of about 3.3 million meals for individuals and families in need, supporting over 50…
Amid the government shutdown, the San Luis Obispo county airport has released a statement to reassure passengers that air travel remains safe and secure from SBP. The release says essential federal safety functions, including air traffic control and TSA security screening, continue uninterrupted. If the shutdown is prolonged, however, the SBP release says it may…
