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Templeton residents advised that concert precedes July 4 parade setup
– The Templeton Recreation Department will host a Concert in the Park on Wednesday, July 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Templeton Park, featuring Talie and the Troublemakers. The sidewalk and grass space at the park will be reserved for concert attendees. Any items set up along the...
New report shows the Tri-Counties had 90 reported hate crime incidents in 2023
A new report shows that the number of reported hate crimes overall in California is down, but the numbers are up for certain groups. The total number of crimes dropped 7.1% in 2023. But, the State Department of Justice report shows increases in incidents involving the LGBTQ+, Jewish, and Muslim communities.
Atascadero Summer Movies in the Park event series kicks off Aug. 10
– The City of Atascadero, along with presenting sponsors, are hosting the 2024 Summer Movies in the Park. The event is free and family-friendly. Movies will be held at Colony Park, located at 5599 Traffic Way in Atascadero, with showtimes at dusk, approximately 8:15 p.m. The movie line-up includes “Wonka”...
Diablo citizens’ panel discusses re-use of plant site
Handful of options looked at during meeting on May 22. A citizens’ panel on the decommissioning of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant heard potential re-use scenarios for one portion of the expansive coastal lands, with a handful of options being looked at. And from the presentations offered by the experts, energy-related uses could play a large role.
California Judge Denies Injunction Relief in Wind Farming Ocean Survey
California’s San Luis Obispo Superior Court on May 15 denied a request from commercial fishing entities for injunction relief in approving permits for ocean site surveys for offshore wind development. The litigation to stop approval of permits for site surveys was filed Feb. 29 by the Morro Bay Commercial...
Cal Fire opens new Cayucos station
Cayucos Station 11 was completed in November 2023, and took over a year to build. Cal Fire dedicated its new seasonal fire station just in time to put it to good use, while the old station gets a facelift. Toni Davis, fire prevention specialist and public information officer for Cal...
SLO school renovation progresses after tree removal appeal win
Two 44-year-old trees found themselves at the center of a debate between the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and San Luis Obispo's Tree Committee in an effort to balance public access and environmental benefits. The school district's director of facilities operations and transportation, Chris Bonin, appealed City Arborist Walter...
Oceano expects new sidewalk construction
Oceano's infrastructure is poised to take a big step into the 21st century with the construction of new sidewalks, gutters, and ADA ramps to help increase public safety throughout the community. During a June 12, board of directors meeting, the Oceano Community Services District's new general manager, Peter Brown, announced...
Atascadero City Council approves new development in Dove Creek
The Atascadero City Council recently approved a new development in Dove Creek, a project that has been in the works for two decades. The 5-acre site will include residences, a hotel, commercial spaces, and additional parking. The development is anticipated to create a new hang out space on the south side of town and generate revenue from hotel units and sales tax.
Overnight work scheduled on El Camino Real, Traffic Way
– The City of Atascadero has announced planned night work at the intersection of El Camino Real and Traffic Way to facilitate sewer construction and enhance safety measures. The construction activity will take place overnight from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting on Sunday, June 30th through Wednesday, July 3rd.
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