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Top eventers compete at Twin Rivers Summer Horse Trials
– As he was finishing tacking up his horse in preparation to navigate the cross- country course at the 2024 Twin Rivers Summer Horse Trials, James Alliston expressed concern about navigating the 101 Freeway. That’s because as soon as he crossed the finish line aboard Intermediate level winner Addyson (Ampere x Nickerbocker) at 10:38 a.m. on Saturday—his fifth cross-country round of the morning with three at Preliminary and two at Intermediate—the West Coast-based five-star rider had to drive 185 miles on the 101 Freeway from Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, to San Francisco International Airport to catch a 4:35 p.m. flight to Frankfurt, Germany. “One thing at a time,” Alliston said.
Local winery earns top scores at International Women’s Wine Competition
Record-breaking number of entries were submitted this year. – Judges at the International Women’s Wine Competition (IWWC) have once again recognized Paso Robles winery Brecon Estate for crafting one of the country’s most delicious wines. Brecon announced that their 2023 True Acacia Head Albariño received accolades from the IWWC, including Double Gold, Best of Class, Best of Show White Wine, and a top score of 99 points.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupt California Assembly session
SACRAMENTO — A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a session in the California Assembly chamber Wednesday evening.It happened at around 7 p.m. Assembly members took a recess when this occurred and when lawmakers returned to the chamber, the protest continued.Despite the session being disrupted, the session was able to continue until it was adjourned.Video taken inside the capitol shows demonstrators on a second-floor balcony chanting "Free, free Palestine." BBanners held over the balcony read "California #1 state sponsor of genocide" and "Rafah tent massacre," which points to the dozens of Palestinians, including displaced people living in tents, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike in May.On Tuesday, CBS News reported that at least nine people were killed by an overnight Israeli strike in Khan Younis after Palestinians were ordered by the Israeli army to flee the southern Gaza city.In mid-June, the Israeli military said it experienced the deadliest attack on its forces in months when eight soldiers were killed in an explosion in southern Gaza.The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing since October 2023.Security guards at the California Capitol in Sacramento escorted the demonstrators out after the session had ended. No arrests were announced.
California Diversity Awards Celebrates Achievements and Highlight Growth of Diverse Small Businesses
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... (CBM) The California African American Chamber of Commerce, the CalAsian Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce hosted their third Annual Diversity Awards on June 27 in Sacramento. The awards luncheon celebrated corporate, legislative, and business leaders who are champions of small diverse...
Thousands told to flee raging California wildfire
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire rages out of control in northern California, with the region gripped by an "exceptionally dangerous" heatwave that is making conditions worse. "An exceptionally dangerous situation is underway as we enter a potentially deadly, historic, and prolonged heat event," the service wrote on social media. pr-hg/jgc/st
Democrats turn on Newsom, forcing withdrawal of his ballot proposition
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom withdrew his competing ballot measure to reform the state’s reduced prosecution of drug dealing and theft just days after Democratic legislators rejected his supported amendments to their anti-crime bills. Newsom’s measure would have required the majority of legislators’ support on July 3 to make it on the November ballot, and would be in competition with another prosecution reform measure that earned nearly one million signatures. ...
Crews contain multiple fires in North County Tuesday
– Fire crews extinguished multiple fires in North County Tuesday. Highway 41 West in between Morro Bay and Atascadero was closed Tuesday afternoon after a brush fire ignited in the area. The fire was just past San Gabriel Road near the three bridges area. This fire fire began around 4:11 p.m. It was contained shortly after. It grew to about three-quarters of an acre, according to reports. The cause was under investigation. No injuries were reported in this incident.
Atascadero Police arrest reports for June 24-28
Salazar, Oswaldo Norvey, 41, of Atascadero, was arrested on June 24 at 3:06 am at 900 La Costa Ct for suspected violation of disorderly conduct: alcohol (647(F) PC). Aguilero Jr, Marino, 37, of Atascadero, was arrested on June 24 at 8:46 pm at Santa Ysabel Ave & Pueblo Ave for suspected violation of possession of controlled substance (11377(A) HS).
Newsom’s $24 billion loss: California has worst homeless rates in nation after record spending
California is now home to more than a third of the nation’s homeless population, despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) $24 billion bid to solve the crisis. After a state audit revealed California failed to track more than $24 billion in taxpayer funds targeting homelessness, Newsom has faced criticism for his leadership on the issue. The […]
Allegations of Unfair Labor Practices Against Smart & Final Escalate
California politician calls for regulatory, legislative or enforcement actions. On July 1, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., sent an oversight request to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), outlining concerns regarding Chedraui/Smart & Final's unfair labor practices (ULPs) and calling for regulatory, legislative or enforcement actions.
Citizens reminded that loud exhaust vehicles are in violation of vehicle code
– The Paso Robles Police Department reminds the public that modified / loud exhaust is against the California Vehicle Code and they will strictly enforce violations. 27150(a): Every motor vehicle subject to registration shall at all times be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no muffler or exhaust system shall be equipped with a cutout, bypass, or similar device.
Local ISP bringing fiber optic service to Santa Cruz Mountains
One of the first dial-up internet providers has announced it’s now bringing fiber optic internet to remote areas of the Santa Cruz Mountains. In the wake of a $10 million infusion from the State of California, Surfnet Communications is rolling out its plan to expand broadband across Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and San Luis Obispo.
2024 California propositions voter guide: minimum wage, crime, marriage, healthcare, rent and more
In addition to a precarious presidential election and high-stakes U.S House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of statewide initiatives that could significantly shape policy.
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