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It’s time for a one flag policy in Paso Robles schools
Today I look at the threats that our nation faces from within and without and I wonder if the light of freedom that has been entrusted to us by the founding fathers will go out forever under our watch. The love of country; that thread of patriotism that has stitched together black Americans and white Americans, Christian Americans and Jewish Americans, Latino Americans and Anglo Americans into one people is no longer taught in our schools.
California Mid-State Fair offering free shuttles to the fairgrounds
PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair is offering patrons the opportunity to park off-site and then catch a free ride to the Fair. Look for the SLO Safe Ride shuttles, operating each day of the Fair. The Paso Robles Event Center has very limited on-site parking options, and the free shuttle program is a great way to save time and money.
Paso Council Repeals Ordinance Restricting Dogs in Public Places 7.17.2024
On the Paso Robles city council’s agenda last night was the second reading of ordinance number 1141, which would repeal parts of the Paso Robles municipal code that restricts dogs in public places, notably parks. Council pulled this consent item for separate discussion towards the end of the meeting,...
Drop in donations causes emergency shortage of Type O blood in county
Supply of type O blood, the most in-demand blood type for patients, recently dropped to an 18-month low. – Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, reports that it is facing an emergency shortage of type O blood. This shortage comes after a 30% blood donation shortfall during the Fourth of July holiday week and overall low donor turnout this summer. The community blood center, which serves about 900 hospitals nationwide, including over 25 hospitals along the Central Coast, urges all eligible donors, especially those with type O blood, to make an appointment to donate in the coming days and weeks.
Atlas Wind Advances Offshore Wind Project in Morro Bay
Atlas Wind has secured a permit from the California Coastal Commission to conduct essential surveys in state waters near Morro Bay. This approval, granted by a 10-1 vote, allows Atlas Wind to commence sediment sampling and utilize sound surveys to explore the seafloor. The permit is valid for two years, during which Atlas Wind aims to gather data to inform its offshore wind energy project.
County shares safety tips for the California Mid-State Fair
– As summer heats up and the California Mid-State Fair kicks off in Paso Robles, officials from the fair and the SLO County Public Health Department are urging attendees to follow simple precautions to ensure a healthy and safe experience:. Keep cool. Take breaks in the shade. If you are...
City council approves new Hispanic Heritage Festival to be held downtown
Posted: 7:00 am, July 17, 2024 by Editor Skye Pratt. – At Tuesday night’s regular meeting of the Paso Robles City Council, the council unanimously and enthusiastically approved a new Hispanic Heritage festival to be held in Downtown Paso Robles City Park. Mayor John R. Hamon Jr. began the...
Night Construction Scheduled for El Camino Real near Del Rio Road
ATASCADERO — The City has approved a request for night work on El Camino Real just north of Del Rio Road for two nights on Sunday, July 14 and Monday, July 15. Work involves trenching and installing a private sewer lateral and connecting to the City sanitary sewer main for a new commercial development at 1860 El Camino Real. Night work is expected to occur between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Paso City Council Meeting Tuesday, Quarterly Report From ECHO 7.15.2024
On the council’s discussion items is the supplemental memorandum of understanding between the city and El Camino Homeless Organization. In 2022, the city council approved a total of 444 thousand dollars to ECHO, to be distributed over a two-year budget cycle, which requires ECHO to submit quarterly accounting and statistical reports prior to funds being issued.
Festival Mozaic, SLO County Animal Services update, and the importance of sea otters
KCBX program director Marisa Waddell talks with Lloyd Tanner of Festival Mozaic about what it’s like to be an arts administrator who puts together a multi-day event at venues all over San Luis Obispo County. On Peace Love & Pets, host Robin Coleman checks in with Dr. Eric Anderson...
West Mall in Atascadero to Become a One-Way Street 7.15.2024
As part of the El Camino Real downtown safety and parking enhancements program, the city of Atascadero announced that West Mall from Palma avenue to El Camino Real will become a one-way street. The city says traffic circulation will compliment East Mall, which is also currently at a one-way street....
Atascadero Summer Concert Series continues with Garden Party
Free concerts held Saturdays at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. – The City of Atascadero will continue its 2024 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series with a performance by Garden Party on Saturday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Garden Party is...
17th Street road improvements to begin soon with traffic detours
PASO ROBLES — The City’s upcoming project for the 17th Street Road Improvements will begin soon. These improvements will include repairing and paving the surface of 17th Street from Chestnut to Spring Street. Although the road is to remain open during this phase, there will be times when...
Supervisors Discussing a Paso Groundwater Basin Study Contract 7.16.2024
The county board of supervisors will be meeting this morning at 9. An item added on to its consent agenda is approving a contract with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, which would use grant funds for a groundwater feasibility & engineering study. The study would assess the feasibility of using...
San Luis Obispo opens election nomination window for Mayor and two City Council seats
The nomination window is now open for the position of Mayor and two City Council seats in San Luis Obispo that are up for grabs on election day on Nov. 5 of this year. The post San Luis Obispo opens election nomination window for Mayor and two City Council seats appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Paso Robles residents to cover costs for bad legal advice on paid parking
Four members of the Paso Robles City Council vehemently rejected a proposal by Councilman Chris Bausch on Tuesday evening to seek reimbursement from the city attorney and consultants for the cost of the failed paid parking program. Despite the majority of downtown bushiness owners arguing the paid parking program was...
Atascadero Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee Meeting Thursday 7.16.2024
The Atascadero sales tax oversight committee will be holding its next meeting on Thursday, July 18th at 4 pm. The meeting takes place at Atascadero city hall’s club room on the fourth floor. The sales tax oversight committee’s purpose is to review revenues and expenditures from local sales taxes to ensure their funds are being spent in accordance with community goals.
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