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Cooling centers open in Paso Robles during heat warning
– The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning with a long duration of ‘elevated’ to ‘critical’ fire weather conditions extending into the weekend. In response, the city of Paso Robles is hosting cooling centers. The Paso Robles Library, located at 1000 Spring Street,...
City hosting series of summer craft parties
– The Paso Robles Community Services Department will host a series of summer craft parties at Centennial Park. Participants can receive instruction and one-on-one help to create various crafts, including a Swiftie Friendship Bracelet on July 15, a Resin Art Jewelry Dish on July 22, and a Macrame Wall Hanging on July 29. Each class runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and is open to ages 6 and up.
Two-day volleyball skills camp offered for youth 8-18
Camp led by college athletes Jacey and Janelle Loewen. – The Paso Robles Community Services Department will conduct a two-day volleyball skills camp for players ages 8 to 18. The camp, led by college athletes Jacey and Janelle Loewen, will focus on fundamental volleyball skills, including positioning, setting, passing, rotation, and competitive play practice.
Hollister's Fourth of July biker rally revival halted over safety concerns
HOLLISTER, Calif. — The Fourth of July used to attract thousands of bikers and spectators to downtown Hollister for an annual biker rally, but Thursday streets and sidewalks were empty as just dozens, not thousands, of bikers rolled into town. “This could be a big draw for Hollister. You...
Moonshiner Collective plays another "Under the Moon" concert on July 6, at Tooth & Nail Winery
Pure magic is the best way to describe Moonshiner Collective's Under the Moon concert series. Using powerful battery generators to run lights and their high-end PA system, the band performs off-the-grid in outdoor settings. "Whether in the middle of a vineyard or next to the ocean, the ambience set by...
July: Freedom’s song, Summer’s peak
Live out loud — it’s July! It’s hot enough to make us start to miss Winter and busy enough to keep us on the move. July is the first month of the last half of 2024. Happy 4th of July! It’s time to appreciate our freedom and those who gave it to us on this Independence Day. To celebrate their victory over British forces during the War of 1812, U.S. soldiers raised a large American flag at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. Poet Francis Scott Key was inspired by seeing this flag after witnessing the fort’s bombardment. He immediately wrote a poem called “Defense of Fort McHenry.” The name was changed to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” set to music, and then became the United States national anthem:
Fireworks spark fire in Paso Robles after being banned
Fire season blazes into Paso Robles as firefighters responded to three separate incidents just before the Fourth of July holiday. One fire is assumed to be caused by consumer fireworks which were prohibited by the city. According to Paso Robles Deputy Fire Chief Randy Harris, the Fire Department had received...
Atascadero City Council Meeting Tuesday, Dove Creek Project 7.05.2024
The Atascadero city council’s next meeting is Tuesday at 6 pm. On the council’s consent agenda is the second reading for the ordinance to approve the Dove Creek mixed-use project. The city unanimously approved this project in its meeting on June 25th. The project established almost 15,000 square...
Brush fire breaks out in Lompoc on Fourth of July
LOMPOC, Calif. — A brush fire broke out Thursday night, on Fourth of July, in Lompoc, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The fire began at the 500 block of O Place near West Locust Avenue and the Lompoc foothills, at approximately 10:06 p.m. SBCFD Public Information Officer Scott Safechuck first estimated it to The post Brush fire breaks out in Lompoc on Fourth of July appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Atascadero’s Fourth of July
The Fourth of July, synonymous with fireworks and barbecues, commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a pivotal moment in American history denouncing the injustices imposed by England’s King George III upon the Thirteen Colonies. However, beyond its national significance, this date holds profound importance for Atascadero, marking the transfer of the city’s land deed amidst grandeur on July 4, 1913.
Montecito’s 4th of July Celebrations: A Day of Community Spirit and Fun
Montecito’s annual 4th of July festivities undoubtedly captured the heart and spirit of the community with its much-anticipated “Biggest Little Parade” and grand picnic, co-hosted by the Montecito Community Foundation and Rosewood Miramar. Widely recognized for its charm and intimacy, the event, meticulously organized by the 4th...
Vehicle travels off cliff near Cambria, two injured
– Firefighters and emergency crews responded to a traffic incident at 3:10 p.m. yesterday when a driver lost control of their Tesla and drove it over the side of a hill and down 200 feet. The incident occurred on Highway 46 between Templeton and Cambria. Emergency crews rescued two individuals...
Supervisors vote to halt increase for cannabis tax
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — During a special meeting on June 24, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to halt a cannabis tax increase for the county. The board voted to keep the tax at 6 percent rather than increasing to 8 percent. The tax was originally scheduled to increase starting July 1.
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