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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...
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.
Spectacular 4th of July Celebration planned in Templeton Park
The Paso Robles and Templeton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host a spectacular 4th of July celebration in Templeton Park, a much-anticipated event aimed at bringing the community together and celebrating the nation’s independence. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering community spirit, supporting local businesses, and creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike.
SLO City Council slaps Casa Street and Murray Avenue property with 'public nuisance' label
Vacant and dilapidated for years, two single family residences at the crossing of Casa Street and Murray Avenue received the status of public nuisance from the San Luis Obispo City Council. In a bid to save the property overrun by vegetation, debris and trash, unwanted furniture, and suspicious activity and...
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,...
Royal Oak Meadows Park upgrades underway in Paso Robles
Phase one includes the construction of a full basketball court, parking lot. – The first phase of improvements is currently underway at Royal Oak Meadows Park in Paso Robles at 1750 Airport Road, with additional upgrades planned over the next 12 months. Phase one includes the construction of a full basketball court and a parking lot while the remainder of the park will stay open during these improvements.
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.
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.
Three incumbents vying for District 1 City Council seat
PASO ROBLES — We are now four months away from the General Election on Nov. 5, and some candidates in Paso Robles have thrown their hats in the ring for City Council. There are three council member seats up for grabs this November:. City Council Member District 1 for...
Atascadero Kiwanis and Mayor’s Winemaker Dinner returns for 14th year
ATASCADERO — On Friday, June 21, from 5 to 10 p.m., community members headed to the Pavillion on the Lake to the 14th Annual Atascadero Kiwanis and Mayor’s Winemaker Dinner. The venue was packed with wineries, state officials, Atascadero’s mayor, and residents from all over San Luis Obispo County who came out to support the Kiwanis and this year’s beneficiary, El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO).
Local attorney hosting free estate planning workshop
– California Coast Beer Company will host a free estate planning workshop titled “Pints & Planning” on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the brewery in Paso Robles. The workshop, led by attorney Stephanie Nathaniel from the Law Firm of Stephanie C....
Golden State Wind will begin ocean surveys for offshore wind
Its site is located about 53 miles from Morro Bay in federally owned waters, and Golden State Wind's Community Liaison Erica Crawford told New Times that the company will be collecting information about the contours of the seafloor. "The features of the seafloor, archaeological resources, geological layers beneath it, and...
Soaring appeal fees leave SLO residents worried about feeling the pinch when participating in the public input process
San Luis Obispo resident Kathie Walker and her husband are familiar with the effects of sharing their Alta Vista neighborhood with bacchanalian fraternities. An emergency medical services pilot, Walker's husband works between 12 and 14 hours daily. Frequent rowdy college parties steadily get in the way of shut eye. "He...
Commentary: Central Coast Community Energy Policy Board recap
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Morro Bay receives final emergency relief payout from 2023 storms
The Morro Bay Public Works Department announced it received a final emergency relief payout of more than $270,000 from the Federal Highway Association (FHWA) for road repairs after the storms of 2023. Those storms damaged 43 of California's 58 counties, including San Luis Obispo County, and left Morro Bay's Radcliff...
Connecting communities: Amid opposition and a lawsuit, the Coastal Commission approved a paved 1.25-mile trail between Morro Bay and Cayucos
Despite public concern and an ongoing lawsuit, the California Coastal Commission recently approved construction of a connector trail from Morro Bay to Cayucos. The newly approved trail has been in the works for at least two decades and will fill a 1.25-mile gap in the already existing California Coastal Trail along Highway 1, providing a 12-inch-wide paved trail for the public to walk and bike on.
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