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Person of interest named in cold case homicide
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Person of interest named in cold case homicide
COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office detectives found new information leading to the naming of a person of interest in a North County cold case from 2009. Jerry Greer, 71, was found dead in March 28, 2009 in his home on the 2000 block of Santa Rita Road in Templeton, the Sheriff’s Office reported. Greer’s body was discovered inside the home by family members. His death was deemed a homicide. The case has been thoroughly investigated since that time and as a result of the Sheriff's Office Cold Case Investigation Unit was able to reveal a person of interest in the murder of Greer.
Updated: 5 hours ago
Spot fires break out in North County
NORTH COUNTY — Several small vegetation fires erupted in the North County this week. Thanks to the quick response by firefighters and volunteers the fires were put out quickly and structures were saved. Ysabel Fire The Ysabel fire started on Aug. 9 at the 1000 block of Santa Ysabel Avenue, and South River Road in Paso Robles. Around 3:50 p.m. Cal Fire San Luis Obispo and the Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to the vegetation fire. Winds drove the fire and structures nearby were threatened. An air attack and an engine fought the two-acre grass fire that was wind driven and surrounded by roads threatening nearby structures. By 4:04 p.m.fire personnel made good progress and additional resources were canceled. Structure threat was mitigated and shortly after aircraft was released. The fire was fully contained by 4:35 p.m.
Updated: 8 hours ago
KCF partners with Salvation Army for CA Wildfire Relief
COUNTY — Kennedy Club Fitness Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande are partnering with the local offices of the Salvation Army to help raise funds for those affected by the recent California Wildfires. “Several of our staff who either have firefighters in their family or know people affected by the fires asked us to get involved as a company,” said Debra Albert, Kennedy Club Fitness Marketing Manager. “We’ve had a long standing relationship with the Salvation Army, and they, along with the Red Cross have been instrumental in providing help and relief. We host the red kettles every holiday and it seemed fitting to bring those kettles back in the Clubs as beacons of help and aid for those who need it.”
Updated: 9 hours ago
City announces extension of filing period for November election
PASO ROBLES — On Nov. 6, Paso Robles residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council seats and the Mayoral seat. Each position serves a four-year term. The initial period for filing nomination papers was July 16 to Aug. 10. However, because a seated incumbent did not file nomination papers for their respective Council seat, the filing period to submit nomination papers, for City Council only, has been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 15. Candidate packets (nomination papers) are available through the Paso Robles City Clerk's Office. An appointment is required with the Deputy City Clerk to pick up a packet. Call 805-237-3888 to schedule an appointment. Additional election information and the list of current candidates is available online at www.prcity.com/182/elections.
Updated: 3 days ago
Cuesta receives $225K grant to fund new GIS Tech courses and program
COUNTY — Cuesta College is meeting the high-demand needs of the local Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology industry with the launch of new GIS courses and certification. GIS is a computer system for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface. By relating seemingly unrelated data, GIS can help individuals and organizations better understand spatial patterns and relationships. Beginning in the Fall of 2018, Cuesta College students will have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for jobs in the GIS industry and fulfill degree requirements for various majors like engineering, architecture, health, agriculture, and computer information systems. GIS technology can be used for scientific investigations, resource management, and development planning, and in various career fields, including emergency response, marketing, engineering, biology, science, and more.
Updated: 1 week ago
Estrella Warbirds gets its P2V
Estrella Warbirds Museum welcomed its newest attraction Wednesday at the Paso Robles Airport, a retired P2V. The plane was originally built toward the end of World War II. Its role was anti-submarine warfare.