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Firestone Walker to cut emissions with $7.3 million grant
Expansion will help the company eliminate 3,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. – Firestone Walker Incorporated in Paso Robles, California, has been awarded $7.3 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to enhance its use of solar energy. This funding is part of a broader $33 million initiative supporting nine projects across seven states aimed at advancing concentrating solar-thermal (CST) technologies.
New superintendent of Paso Robles schools lays out future plans
‘Our district is facing significant budget cuts,’ Jennifer Loftus says. – The new Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) superintendent, Jennifer Loftus, is a Paso Robles High School (PRHS) graduate with over 26 years of experience in the education field. She was approved by the PRJUSD Board of Trustees in April 2024 and started her duties in July.
New Italian restaurant opens near downtown city park
– Parchetto (Park-ett-o), Italian for “Little Park,” is Paso Robles’ newest downtown restaurant by the culinary team Carole and Santos MacDonal. After 15 years of owning and operating Il Cortile, the duo was inspired to bring another restaurant concept to the heart of Paso Robles. Now open, Parchetto is located at 1234 Park Street, less than one block from the Downtown City Park in what was formerly Hemingway’s Steakhouse.
California’s San Luis Obispo Bay Being Evaluated for Wind O&M Port
California’s Port San Luis, a smaller central coast port used by commercial fishermen as well as recreational and tourist boating, is launching an exploration to become the first operations and maintenance (O&M) port for the planned California offshore wind industry. The Harbor District’s Board approved a port evaluation project working with Clean Energy Terminals, a company that was involved in O&M port planning including for the New Jersey Wind Port.
Morro Bay Harbor unveils new community-funded rescue UTV
New rescue UTV is equipped with the latest technology to assist the Morro Bay Harbor Department in emergency response situations. – The Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department announced the arrival and operational status of a community-funded rescue utility terrain vehicle (UTV). The new UTV was acquired through donations aimed at enhancing beach, bay, and ocean safety.
Dogs allowed in Paso Robles parks after 40 years
The Paso Robles City Council overturned a longtime ordinance restricting dogs from all city parks, a rule historically and regularly broken by dog owners. The ordinance change was first discussed at the City Council meeting on June 4 and was brought back at the July 16 meeting. Paso Robles Police...
Politically-charged acts of vandalism hit downtown SLO businesses
San Luis Obispo police are investigating a series of anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes targeting downtown businesses this week. Gala Pride & Diversity Center Program Director Serrin Ruggles discovered burned Ukrainian and Pride flags scattered across the front yard when they arrived at work on Wednesday morning. “That’s when I realized that...
Four Mustangs Earn Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar Recognition
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Cal Poly men’s golfers Ben Quick, Austin Liu, Baron Szeto and Parker Mapes – 67 percent of the program’s eligible roster – received Division I Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar selection for the 2023-24 season Thursday morning. To receive All-America Scholar selection,...
Atascadero opens registration for adult kickball fall season
– The City of Atascadero invites teams to join the 2024 Adult Kickball League for the fall season. Games will take place on Wednesday evenings at Paloma Creek softball fields. The season starts on Aug. 28 and ends on Oct. 16, featuring eight-game nights. Each game will last seven innings or one hour, whichever comes first. All teams will be coed, and applications are accepted only for complete teams, with a minimum of 11 players and a maximum of 18 players.
Cooling trend begins Friday and temperatures fall below average this weekend
The cooling trend is officially here! Dense fog and marine layer cover the Central Coast Friday morning. Low clouds may be slower to clear for the first half of the morning but mostly sunny skies are to be expected by midday. Temperatures will cool off anywhere from 5-15 degrees in some areas! Much needed relief The post Cooling trend begins Friday and temperatures fall below average this weekend appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
North County Newcomers appoints new chapter president
North County Newcomers has over 400 members, primarily in Paso Robles and surrounding communities. – North County Newcomers has announced the appointment of Debbie Gazay as the 2024-25 Chapter President. North County Newcomers has over 400 members, primarily in Paso Robles and surrounding communities. The organization aims to introduce new residents to the local area, fostering friendships and offering various club and group activities.
Reppin' in Paris: Cal Poly Alum Taylor Spivey Preps for First Olympics
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Taylor Spivey will not only be donning the red, white and blue, but will also be representing all of Mustang nation when she competes for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Spivey, a 2014 Cal Poly grad, opens her Olympic journey on Tuesday,...
SLO County’s Master Plan on Aging gains steam with first round of community input
SLO County’s year-old effort to spot local hurdles for its senior citizen population recently received its first set of survey responses from residents. While survey lead and national consulting firm Health Management Associates needed to review responses collected from July 17 to 19 during town halls, Associate Principal Michael Butler told New Times that community members from all over the county expressed their concerns during the discussion stages.
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