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• Conference on supporting gifted children set for May 4

  SANTA BARBARA — The Central Coast’s only conference on supporting gifted children will be held at La Colina Junior High School in Santa Barbara on Saturday, May 4, from 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. The event, coordinated by the Tri-County GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Council and The Knox School of Santa Barbara, will focus on embracing all sides of gifted children — from Academic to Social and Emotional to Intellectual needs. “The gifted population is often underserved in our culture, and this conference was created to support the adults who are charged with providing for these children and their unique needs,” said Dr. Angela Tanner, Founder of The Knox School of Santa Barbara. “The conference tagline is All Means All because supporting a gifted child in a way that leads them to thrive means that all of their diverse needs must be addressed.”

  3 weeks ago

• HWY 58 resurfacing project East of Santa Margarita resumes

  COUNTY — A project to resurface 24 miles of Highway 58 from six miles east of Santa Margarita near State Route 229 to the Navajo Creek Bridge resumed on Wednesday, May 1. Motorists will encounter one-way reversing traffic control from near the Junction with State Route 229 to east of Shooting Star Road Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Friday and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 4

  3 weeks ago

• Pothole repairs on SR 41 north of HWY 46E begin next week

  COUNTY —A project to repair potholes on Highway 41 from north of the Highway 46 East Interchange to the San Luis Obispo/Kern County line will begin on Monday, May 6, and continue through Thursday, May 9. Motorists will encounter one-way reversing traffic control with a pilot car on State Route 41 from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. This highway maintenance project will resume on State Route 41 beginning Monday, May 13 through Wednesday, May 15. Motorists will encounter traffic control from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

  3 weeks ago

• Carbajal announces 2019 Congressional Women of the Year Award

  SANTA BARBARA — In honor of Women’s History Month, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) announced his Congressional Women of the Year honorees and opened nominations for the next year. This award was created as an opportunity to celebrate the inspiring women throughout the 24th District who, through work or volunteerism, have gone above and beyond to positively impact our community.

  1 month ago

• HWY 1 paving project near Cuesta College began March 25

  COUNTY — A project to grind and resurface northbound Highway 1 from North Education Drive to the San Luis Creek Bridge began on Monday, March 25, weather permitting. Motorists will encounter alternating lane closures on Highway 1 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and during the overnight hours from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m. Delays are expected to be minimal. Electronic message boards will be activated to inform the public about this roadwork. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be present to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

  1 month ago

• Enter the Fair in 2019: Still Exhibit registration is open, handbooks available

  PASO ROBLES — The Still Exhibit Competition Handbooks are now available online. Still Exhibits include departments like Fine Arts, Flowers, Farm Art, Home Arts, Photography and Produce. New this year will be the separation of Adult and Youth handbooks and registration. Registration is open for all departments and entering online is quick, fast and easy when you go to www.midstatefair.com/fair/. Don’t be late as the deadline to enter is Tuesday, June 11, for all departments except for Ag Horticulture and Floriculture which is Tuesday, July 9.

  1 month ago

• 2019 Women of Distinction Award recipients announced

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — Cuesta College and The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County’s Women’s Legacy Fund announce the recipients of the 2019 Women of Distinction awards. Five outstanding Central Coast women are recognized for their professional and civic contributions. Honorees are nominated by their peers and chosen by a selection committee.

  1 month ago

• Paso Community Services Dept. welcomes residents to apply for open positions

  PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Community Services Department has 15 available positions for four City advisory bodies including the City Library Board of Trustees, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Senior Citizen Advisory Committee and the Paso Robles Youth Commission. Members serve one- to three-year terms that begin on July 1 of each year. Applications are due to the City by Monday, April 1 and are available on the City’s website at www.prcity.com/government/advisorybodies/. “Our advisory bodies have been established by City Council to aid in gathering public input,” said Julie Dahlen, Director Community Services for the City of Paso Robles. “We encourage interested individuals to apply to be part of these valuable committees that make an important difference in our community.”

  1 month ago

• Bank of the Sierra awards $25K in grants to non-profits in coastal markets during fourth quarter

  PORTERVILLE — Bank of the Sierra announced Monday that $25,000 was given to seven nonprofits in the bank’s coastal markets during the fourth quarter. The bank awards $1,000-$5,000 grants to 15-20 non-profit organizations each quarter as part of its Sierra Grant program. Overall in the fourth quarter, Bank of the Sierra awarded a total of $59,000 to non-profits in eight counties it serves. RISE San Luis Obispo County will use a Sierra Grant to support participation in Camp HOPE America. This camping and mentoring program offers healing to children and adults who have been impacted by family violence. Grant funds will pay for accommodations, meals, and programs for several campers, counselors, site coordinators, and more.

  2 months ago

• Charges filed against CMC escapee David Grayhall

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — David Gregory Grayhall, 26, who escaped from the California Men’s Colony (CMC) on Oct. 30, 2018, was charged with escaping custody, vehicle theft, and having a prior violent under the three-strikes law, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. Grayhall was serving a five-year sentence at CMC after a conviction in Los Angeles County. Grayhall fled the prison while on work duty and stole one of the facility’s vehicles for his escape. The stolen van was located in Los Angeles, where several family members of Grayhall reside. After further investigation by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and CMC staff, Grayhall was peacefully apprehended in Los Angeles on Nov. 16, 2018.

  2 months ago

• Dedication ceremony for Dr. Gilbert H. Stork Gym

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — A special dedication ceremony for the Dr. Gilbert H. Stork Gymnasium was held on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Cuesta College’s San Luis Obispo Campus. In July of 2018, the Cuesta College Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Gymnasium (Building 1400) as the Dr. Gilbert H. Stork Gymnasium to honor the 50-plus year legacy of Gilbert H. Stork, upon his retirement as Superintendent/President of Cuesta College. The naming recognizes the depth and breadth of Stork’s work and his unique contributions to support student success, which began in the athletic department.

  2 months ago

• SB 1: Caltrans allocates $54.8 million to transportation improvements

  SACRAMENTO — Caltrans announced Friday, Feb. 8, the California Transportation Commission allocated $54.8 million for 46 projects throughout California including $31.1 million for fix-it-first projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. This funding will allow Caltrans to repair or replace 16 bridges, 168 lane miles and 150 drainage systems statewide. In addition, 248 congestion reducing elements will be installed, including highway message signs, cameras and loop detectors to improve traffic flow. “As a new year begins, we continue our commitment to improve California’s highways, providing drivers with a smoother ride,” said Caltrans Director Laurie Berman. “SB 1 is not only allowing us to fix our highways and local roads, but it is also reducing congestion, which allows residents and visitors to get where they need to go more safely and reliably.”

  2 months ago

• New Paso Robles City Planning Commissioners appointed

  PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles City Council appointed two new members to the Paso Robles Planning Commission, Mark Koegler and Leo Castillo and re-appointed Sheree Davis for her second 3-year term. On Feb. 6, the City Council interviewed seven applicants to fill three vacant positions on the Planning Commission. Davis, a fifth-generation native of the Paso Robles region and Cal Poly professor, was re-appointed to the Planning Commission for a second term. Koegler and Castillo are new appointments to the Planning Commission and were selected based on their applications, interviews and their ability to represent a wide range of community views and interests.

  3 months ago

• Local programs and area agencies are looking for volunteers

  COUNTY — Put your life experience to work with Senior Volunteer Services and Central Coast Community Volunteers. Join many seniors, age 50 and over, who are taking the time to help improve the lives of others. SVS and CCCV can match your talents and interests with community needs. Call SVS at 805-544-8740 for information on any of the following opportunities. RSVP — Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 55-and-older Estrella Warbirds Museum & Woodland Auto Display — looking for volunteers that love aircraft (old & new) and old cars. You might enjoy joining our family of volunteers as a docent. Little training is necessary and lots of knowledge is available in Paso Robles. Senior Peer Counseling — The Senior Peer Counseling program at Wilshire Community Services trains volunteers age 55+ to provide free in-home supportive counseling to seniors. Peer Counselors offer skilled listening and guidance to help older adults navigate the ups and downs of aging.

  3 months ago

• SLO County Regional Airport sets new passenger record

  COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) saw 485,911 passengers come through its doors in 2018. The amount is 19.2 percent higher than 2017’s 407,696 passengers, and sets the record for the most annual passengers in the airport’s history. United Airlines enforced its position as the airport’s largest carrier, adding a second daily flight to Denver and bringing in larger planes on existing routes in 2018. With a total of ten daily flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver, the airline flew 279,326 passengers last year. American Airlines, which flies four flights a day to Phoenix, carried 158,780 passengers; Alaska Airline’s daily flight to Seattle carried 47,805. October was the airport’s best month of the year, as 46,514 total travelers passed through the terminal.

  3 months ago

• County studies fire protection services in special districts

  COUNTY — The County of San Luis Obispo presented a study to the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 15 that evaluated the fire protection services of certain special districts in SLO County. The report described the challenges to sustainability, and impact to the County and County Fire Department if one, or more, special district elects to discontinue providing fire protection services. At the Board’s direction, District 1 Supervisor John Peschong and District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson will work together in an ad-hoc capacity to evaluate steps moving forward and report back to the Board at a future date.

  3 months ago

• It’s not too late to save on property taxes

  COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County Assessor Tom Bordonaro Jr. would like to remind all homeowners, disabled veterans and eligible non-profit organizations that they may file claims for property tax exemptions. The Homeowner’s Exemption exempts up to $7,000 in taxable value of a property if the claim is timely filed (or postmarked by Feb. 15,) and up to $5,600 if filed late (postmarked by Dec.10, 2019). If you received your Homeowner’s Exemption last year, and you still own and occupy the same property this year, you do not need to file again. Your exemption automatically remains in place.

  3 months ago

• Flu activity is increasing in SLO County

  COUNTY — As influenza activity increases nationwide and in San Luis Obispo County, the County Public Health Department reminds residents to take common-sense precautions to protect themselves and the community from the flu. This reminder follows a recent increase in local laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza and the death of one San Luis Obispo County resident from complications of the flu. The resident was over age 60 and had several underlying conditions that make people more vulnerable to severe complications of influenza.

  3 months ago

• Paso Robles woman sentenced in embezzlement case

  Paso Robles resident Diana L. Russell was sentenced Monday, Feb. 4, to five years in prison for embezzling nearly $500,000 from an elderly couple, Sandra and Ole Viborg who also live in Paso Robles, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office.

  3 months ago

• County begins preparations for 2020 Census

  COUNTY — The County of San Luis Obispo will receive funding to support outreach efforts for the 2020 U.S. Census and help ensure a complete, fair and accurate count locally. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, the County Board of Supervisors supported the County’s participation in the Census and accepted $100,000 in funding for the County’s participation. County staff will convene a Complete Count Committee of representatives from cities, schools and local community organizations to develop a strategic plan for regional activities to increase the census response rate and assist in implementing that plan.

  4 months ago

• Smart911 now available in San Luis Obispo County

  COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday, Jan. 9 that Smart911 is now available in San Luis Obispo County. Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1 dispatchers during an emergency. Smart911 allows the public to create a Safety Profile at www.smart911.com for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and response teams to have in the event of an emergency. When a citizen makes an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 dispatcher, allowing them to send the right response teams to the right location with the right information.

  4 months ago

• Critical hospice volunteers needed for local patients

  COUNTY — Community volunteers are needed to provide in-home companionship and respite care to hospice patients in San Luis Obispo County and the Santa Maria Valley, according to Central Coast Hospice. Central Coast Hospice has been providing medical and social services to those with a terminal diagnosis in all of San Luis Obispo County for over seven years. Volunteers are an important part of the program. They provide supervision to patients while their family caregivers take a break or run errands, assist with light household tasks, provide emotional support and socialization, and help with miscellaneous, yet important tasks — like organizing family photos or helping the patient write letters to their loved ones.

  4 months ago

• Spring classes begin Jan. 22 at Cuesta College

  COUNTY — Cuesta College’s spring semester begins Jan. 22 and students can continue signing up for classes through Feb. 3. Classes are still available in many areas including art, English, foreign languages, music, and more. Also offered are free Emeritus College non-credit courses for lifelong learners. Open classes may be viewed by clicking here. New this spring are several student services initiatives. This January, Cuesta College is opening two new Dreamer Centers at the San Luis Obispo and North County campuses to support undocumented students and their families. The centers are made possible through a grant awarded to Cuesta College by the California Catalyst Fund — a private funding source focused on creating equitable opportunities for student learning at institutions of higher education. The college is one of 32 campuses throughout California that received support from the grant.

  4 months ago

• Work on southbound US HWY 101 on Cuesta Grade begins this week

  COUNTY — The No. 2 (middle) and No. 3 (right) lane of southbound US 101 will be closed from the top of Cuesta Grade to south of Old Stagecoach Road beginning Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. until Thursday, Jan. 24 at 5 a.m., weather permitting, according to Caltrans. These lane closures will allow Caltrans to repair the roadway where a sinkhole is developing. This roadwork will also include the removal and replacement of a failed drainage culvert beneath those lanes. Motorists should expect to slow in this construction zone and anticipate delays not to exceed 15 minutes.

  4 months ago

• Public input is needed to move forward on county housing ordinance

  COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building is asking for the public’s input as the department works on updates or amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Public Review Draft), formerly known as the Secondary Dwelling Ordinance. Under direction of the Board of Supervisors, Planning and Building staff are working on Phase II of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance to encourage development by removing unnecessary barriers. As part of this effort, the County has reviewed existing restrictions and limitations on secondary dwellings throughout the unincorporated areas of the County and has released the Accessory Unit Ordinance Public Review Draft.

  4 months ago

• Bands being sought for Templeton Recreation Concerts in the Park summer Series 2019

  Band Applications for the 20th Annual Templeton Recreation Concerts in the Park summer series are now being accepted. The Templeton Recreation Department is looking for 11 bands representing a diverse mix of music that will appeal to 1,000-plus community members who gather at Templeton Park on Wednesday evenings during the summer. The 2019 summer concert series will begin June 5 and go through August 21, (no concert on July 24). Band applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8.

  4 months ago

• County seeks public comment on inclusionary housing fees

  COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building is seeking public comment on amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and Affordable Housing Fund. Under direction from the SLO County Board of Supervisors, the Department of Planning and Building has been working on a 3-year pilot program that would raise between $2 to $4 million per year in local funding for affordable housing. These funds will be awarded to non-profit developers to build affordable housing in the County.

  4 months ago

• Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust invests in Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust awarded a grant of $20,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters in support of the agency’s school-based youth mentoring programs. With this $20,000 gift, their total contributions in support of the agency’s school-based mentoring programs amount to $140,000 since 2012. The school-based program pairs high school and college students with elementary students for weekly supervised group and individual activities taking place at elementary school sites. The program creates an exceptional bond between at-risk children and older students who have volunteered to support them. A group of carefully selected high school and college student mentors travel to their partner elementary school once each week for the entire school year.

  4 months ago

• YPNG rolls the dice for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Young Professionals Networking Group (YPNG) presented Big Brothers Big Sisters with a $5,200 check from the proceeds of its annual Monte Carlo night. The Casino Royale themed event was held in the Venetian Room at the Madonna Inn. Tatiana Mendoza, former Big Brothers Big Sisters program director and YPNG treasurer says, “Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of our community partners, who we fundraise for through several events each year. This year Big Brothers Big Sisters was the beneficiary of our Monte Carlo event because we wanted to help the agency serve more children. We were able to fundraise enough to serve four match relationships for one year.”

  4 months ago

• eBook Clinic with Patrick McCoy at the Paso Robles Library

  PASO ROBLES — Learn how to navigate the Paso Robles City Library’s eLibrary collection of eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, and more! Your device (phone, tablet, or laptop) and active library card account are all you need to get started. Library staff member and tech expert Patrick McCoy will provide one-on-one instruction, giving you the confidence to use your device like a pro.

  4 months ago

• More than $600M in funding approved for transportation infrastructure, rail and projects

  STATE — Caltrans announced Monday that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) allocated more than $600 million in funding for hundreds of transportation projects, which includes $80 million from SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. “Caltrans will focus on repairing and rehabilitating the state highway system by improving pavement, bridges, culverts, and intelligent transportation systems, which are included in the performance requirements of SB 1, to improve transportation for all of our residents and visitors, no matter their mode of transportation,” said Caltrans Director Laurie Berman.

  4 months ago

• General Assistance program updated to reflect community needs

  COUNTY — Each year, the program helps an average of 650 community members meet basic needs while they pursue employment or long-term disability benefits. This is the first major update in 25 years. On Nov. 6, the Department of Social Services took a resolution to the Board of Supervisors to update guidelines for the County’s General Assistance program. The General Assistance program is a last resort to support indigent County residents who have no other available means of support. This program was established in San Luis Obispo County in February of 1993 and has not had any major program updates in the 25 years since it was established.

  4 months ago

• Bomb threat hoax throughout SLO County and nationwide

  COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, along with a number of law enforcement agencies nationwide, received reports on Thursday, Dec. 13, of a bomb threat being emailed to various entities, primarily businesses. Usually included in that threat was an extortion demand for money in the form of bitcoin to avoid the detonation of the bomb. As of this time, all of these threats have proven to be unfounded, according to officials.

  4 months ago

• Residential and Agricultural Burn permitting resumes

  COUNTY — The burn permit suspension in San Luis Obispo County was lifted on Saturday, Dec. 1. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) San Luis Obispo Unit Chief Scott Jalbert formally canceled the burn permit suspension and advised that those possessing current and valid agriculture and residential burn permits can now resume burning on permissible burn days only. Agriculture burns must be inspected by Cal Fire prior to burning until the end of the peak fire season. A valid permit from the Air Pollution Control District is also required for all burning, allowed only on permissive burn days. Inspections may be required for burns other than agriculture burns. This can be verified by contacting the Air Pollution Control District.

  5 months ago

• Deadline approaching for Cal Fire grants to reduce fire threat and improve forest health

  SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection announced the availability of up to $ 155 million for Fire Prevention and Forest Health projects. Cal Fire is soliciting applications for projects that will help prevent catastrophic wildfires and restore forest health while also sequestering carbon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Cal Fire’s Fire Prevention Grants Program will provide funding for local projects that address the risk of wildfire and reduce wildfire potential to communities in, and adjacent to, forested areas. Qualified activities include hazardous fuel reduction, fire planning, and fire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety.

  5 months ago

• Learning through Lynda.com offered at local county libraries

  COUNTY —All County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries are now offering cardholders free access to online educational courses from Lynda.com. Now owned by LinkedIn, Lynda.com has been the leading provider of online learning content for 20 years. The service has more than 12,000 courses, ranging from computer programming to project management including instruction on various computer software, programming languages, and business topics. The video courses are taught by industry experts and are designed for any skill level. Lynda.com also offers more than 50 different learning paths to help users stay ahead in their current job or change careers.

  5 months ago

• Wilshire Community Services is looking for RSVP volunteers

  COUNTY —Wilshire Community Services trains volunteers to assist isolated older adults all over San Luis Obispo County, but they are currently experiencing a shortage of volunteers in North County areas. Would you be willing to provide some simple daily activities such as friendly visits, transportation help, groceries, and errands, or pet walking?

  6 months ago

• Two men involved in a fight, one injured in stabbing

  PASO ROBLES — A 25-year-old man was stabbed during a fight Nov. 15, the Paso Robles Police Department reported. At approximately 2 p.m. on Nov. 15, a San Luis Obispo Sheriff Deputy was patrolling in the 2800 block of Spring Street when he was flagged down by a citizen who was reporting that a fight had just occurred. The deputy notified the Paso Robles Police Department and officers responded. Officers learned that two male subjects had fought and one of the subjects stabbed the other.

  6 months ago

• Paso Robles Chamber to host Women Who Mean Business Conference

  PASO ROBLES — The Women in Business Committee of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2018 Women Who Mean Business Conference and Panel Luncheon on Nov. 30. The panel luncheon has gained recognition as a “must-attend” year-end event.

  6 months ago

• Templeton students are invited to compete in a T-shirt design contest

  TEMPLETON — Templeton Recreation is inviting local students to compete in a T-shirt design contest. The winning drawing will become the 2018 logo for this year’s Jingle All the Way 5K Fun Run and Walk on Saturday, Dec. 8. All designs must be completed by a resident of Templeton or student of Templeton schools who are under the age of 18. Submissions will be accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 20, with the winner being announced Tuesday, Nov. 27.

  6 months ago

• Pilot program becomes monthly event at PRL

  PASO ROBLES — Table Top Game Day, designed for ages 16+, allows participants to try out trending board games or enjoy a beloved classic while meeting new friends. On Nov. 17, 1-4 p.m., thanks to generous funding from the Paso Robles Friends of the Library, the featured game is Terraforming Mars. The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise the temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water.

  6 months ago

• RTA awarded $6.2M DOT grant for new facility

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) received a $6.285 million grant on Sept. 25 to help fund the construction of a new administration and bus maintenance facility. “I am very appreciative of the partnerships that it took to procure the land for the new administration and maintenance facility, and this project would never have happened without the support of SLOCOG, CAPSLO and the City and County of San Luis Obispo,” said Geoff Straw, Executive Director of RTA. “This grant is a significant step forward in developing a long term solution for the RTA’s needs.”

  6 months ago

• Local programs and agencies are looking for volunteers

  COUNTY — Put your life experience to work with Senior Volunteer Services and Central Coast Community Volunteers. Join many seniors, age 50 and over, who are taking the time to help improve the lives of others. SVS and CCCV can match your talents and interests with community needs. Call SVS at 805-544-8740 for information on any of the following opportunities.

  6 months ago

• Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce to conduct Business Walk on Nov. 8

  PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce will conduct its first-ever Business Walk from 10 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 8. Throughout the United States, Chambers have utilized this tool as a way to interact with business owners and managers to collect feedback. “Though immediate solutions can’t be guaranteed, conducting a Business Walk will allow us to understand the current status and needs of our local business community,” says Gina Fitzpatrick, President/CEO of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. “This information will then help to establish resources that ensure a prosperous business climate.”

  7 months ago

• Central California residents may experience sonic boom

  VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE - Team Vandenberg is scheduled to support the rescheduled launch of the SAOCOM 1A satellite on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex-4E on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 7:21 p.m. PDT. SpaceX is attempting the secondary mission of landing the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket at Landing Zone 4, which was previously called SLC-4W, at Vandenberg Air Force Base. This will be SpaceX's first land landing attempt at Vandenberg Air Force Base. It was delayed to complete pre-flight vehicle checkouts; the rocket and payload are healthy.

  7 months ago

• Fire threatens homes on Creston Road Sunday

  CRESTON — Several small fires broke out in the afternoon along Creston Road on Sunday, Sept. 2, according to Cal Fire San Luis Obispo. One of the fires at Creston and Neal Springs Road threatened houses and homes had to be evacuated. One vacant and abandoned home was fully involved in the blaze and destroyed, according to Chris Elms with Cal Fire SLO. “Engine companies were very quick to mitigate the threat to the houses,” Elms said. The fire was contained later in the evening before 8 p.m. and evacuated residents from the area were let allowed back into the home.

  8 months ago

• Jury finds Lopez guilty

  COUNTY — After being unable to reach a verdict on a charge of murder on Sept. 5, a jury convicted Gino Lopez, 23, of felony gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for the 2016 traffic collision that killed 16-year-old Grizzly Academy graduate Emily Monique Reyes on the Cuesta grade. A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Jury found Lopez, guilty of the following felonies on the fourth day of deliberations: gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated with an enhancement for fleeing the scene of the crime; driving under the influence of alcohol with an enhancement for causing great bodily injury to more than one victim; and leaving the scene of an accident. Lopez was the intoxicated driver of a vehicle carrying passenger Reyes, who died of her injuries sustained in a collision on the Cuesta grade on April 15, 2016. “The tragic and completely avoidable death of young Ms. Reyes is a sobering reminder that driving under the influence is deadly dangerous and will not be tolerated in San Luis Obispo County,” said SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow. “We are thankful for the difficult work carried out by this jury and we respect the fact that they were unable to reach a verdict on the charge of murder. The guilty verdicts are a just outcome and Mr. Lopez will no doubt carry the weight of his actions for the rest of his life.”

  8 months ago

• Templeton Library Association hosting book giveaway Sept. 1, 2 and 8

  The public is invited to attend a book giveaway on Saturday, Sept. 1, Sunday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Book Room Annex located at 65 S. Main St., Ste. 102 (kitty-corner from Templeton Donuts). The sale will take place each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  8 months ago

• Smoke from Turkey Fire impacts North County

  COUNTY — Smoke from a fire in southern Monterey County made for a hazy Monday afternoon, Aug. 6, in North San Luis Obispo County. Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey reported battling a fire at about 1 p.m. near Parkfield. The fire was near Turkey Flat Road. By 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, the vegetation fire was 2,225 acres with no structures threatened and 60 percent containment, according to Cal Fire.

  9 months ago

• Work at Paul’s slide on Route 1 requires overnight closure

  MONTEREY COUNTY — Augmenting the existing retaining wall will require both directions of State Route 1 at Paul’s Slide to fully close overnight for three nights, starting on Sunday, Aug. 5. The highway will be closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. Motorists and cyclists are advised to plan around these three emergency overnight hard closures. This roadwork should be completed by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, Aug. 8. Paul’s Slide suffered major storm damage in January of 2017, losing part of its embankment including the southbound lane and closing for several months. Paul’s Slide remains active and continues to be monitored; it has currently been operating under a temporary traffic signal for the last 12 months and the signal will remain in place.

  9 months ago

• New certifi cates, courses available as Fall 2018 registration continues at Cuesta College

  COUNTY — There is still time to register for hundreds of classes available at Cuesta College for the Fall 2018 semester. Courses are offered on the San Luis Obispo (SLO) Campus, the North County Campus in Paso Robles, the South County Center in Arroyo Grande, and online. The Fall semester begins Aug. 13 and runs through Dec. 14.

  9 months ago

• Peoples’ Self-Help Housing incorporates The Duncan Group

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — In an effort to increase efficiency and further strengthen its ability to offer quality affordable housing to California’s Central Coast, Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has incorporated its nearly 22-year-old nonprofit property management affiliate, The Duncan Group (TDG).

  9 months ago

• Downtown Paso Robles Trading Day, Kids’ Day in the Park and Kids’ Flea Market

  PASO ROBLES — Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association brings Trading Day, Kids’ Day in the Park and Kids’ Flea Market to the downtown City Park on Saturday, Aug. 25, bringing together collectors, dealers, crafters, and garden-variety pack rats for the “North County’s largest yard sale,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a separate area for the Kids’ Flea Market. The event draws a large crowd every year.

  9 months ago

• FDA issues voluntary recalls of Ritz, Goldfish and other products

  WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working with Mondelēz International, Inc., Pepperidge Farm Inc. and Flowers Foods, Inc. and have initiated voluntarily recalls of certain products due to a potential risk that one of the ingredients may have been contaminated with Salmonella. Recalled foods include a variety of Mondelēz’s Ritz cheese sandwiches and Ritz Bits cheese products, certain Pepperidge Farm’s Goldfish, and Flowers Foods’ Swiss Rolls sold under various brand names. Additional information about each specific recall is available on the FDA website at fda.gov/safety/recalls/. The FDA recommends people discard or return any recalled product to the store where it was purchased.

  9 months ago

• Cal Poly to name Center for Wine and Viticulture in recognition of two key donors

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — In recognition of the generosity and philanthropic support of two donors to the building of Cal Poly’s Center for Wine and Viticulture, the center will be named the JUSTIN and J. Lohr Center for Wine and Viticulture.

  10 months ago

• Deputy District Attorney Wagner named Prosecutor of the Year by MADD

  SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office congratulates Deputy District Attorney Stephen Wagner on his receiving the Prosecutor of the Year award by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). MADD has been advocating for victims of alcohol and drug impaired driving since 1980, primarily through victim support services and community education. The award is presented to a prosecutor who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and excellence in the prosecution of alcohol and drug impaired driving.

  10 months ago

• Grant funding available to clean up wood burning devices

  SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Funding is available countywide to replace old wood burning stove or fireplace. Applicants must live within San Luis Obispo County to replace their old, non-EPA-certified wood stoves, fireplace inserts or open-hearth fireplaces that are used as a primary source of heat with new, cleaner burning devices, such as EPA-certified wood stoves or inserts for natural gas or propane heating devices.

  10 months ago

• Six tips for new fathers

  Becoming a new father can feel a little overwhelming. There’s the lack of sleep, the added responsibilities, the loss of free time, and trying to balance it all. Fatherhood is one of the most wonderful experiences in life, and one of the most important for your child’s early development.

  11 months ago

• Senior volunteer opportunities to help the community

  NORTH COUNTY — Put your life experience to work with Senior Volunteer Service (SVS). Join with many other seniors, age 50+ and over, who are taking time to help improve the lives of others. SVS can match your talents and interests with community needs. Call SVS at (805) 544-8740 for information on any of the following opportunities.

  11 months ago

• Expect slow traffic during cruise

  PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Police Department would like to remind the community that the Golden State Classics Car Cruise will take place on Friday, May 25. Motorists should plan for the following street closures: Spring Street will be closed from 6th to 23rd Streets from 3 until 8 p.m. Both 16th and 21st Streets east of Spring Street will also be impacted by cruise participant traffic from 4 until 6 p.m.

  11 months ago

• Hwy 101 San Miguel project continues with traffic switch

  SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — A project to improve six miles of US Highway 101 from San Miguel to Camp Roberts will continue on Wednesday, May 30 with a traffic switch to allow for the reconstruction of southbound US Highway 101 from 10th Street to the intersection with San Marcos Road. Temporary striping will begin at 6:30 a.m. with the full traffic switch expected in the afternoon.

  11 months ago

• Electronics business comes to Paso

  PASO ROBLES — Coast Electronics is pleased to announce the opening of their 3rd location in San Luis Obispo County located in the Williams Plaza in Paso Robles, 1171 Creston Road #109, phone: 805-369-2811 Website: coastelectronic.com(no “S”)

  1 year ago

• Roblan and Beautification of the Month for May honored at mixer

  PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce their selection for Roblan of the Month and Beautification of the Month for May who was honored at the Membership Mixer hosted by PASO Magazine and the Pioneer Museum at the Museum on Wednesday, May 9. The Chamber recognizes worthy Roblans for their service and dedication to the betterment of our community. Roblans are a staple in community service, community action, and on-going community outreach.

  1 year ago

• Public invited to view curriculum

  The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) is conducting a public display of curriculum materials for grades 6-12. The public display will be held from now through May 18 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of the district office located at 800 Niblick Road. The purpose of the public display is to provide the community the opportunity to give input on the recommended materials before submission to the PRJUSD Board of Trustees for adoption.

  1 year ago

• Board of Supervisors adopts road paving priority list for new SB 1

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — Earlier in April the Board of Supervisors took action approving the list of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 road paving projects for submittal to the California Transportation Commission required by the Road Repair and Accountability Act, Senate Bill 1 (SB1). The road segments have been selected from the five-year asphalt overlay list of the Pavement Management Program available at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

  1 year ago

• Police conduct saturation patrols for Cinco de Mayo

  NORTH COUNTY — In the United States, the Cinco de Mayo holiday is often associated with parties and alcohol. If you’re celebrating with friends and family this weekend, remember that at the end of the night, you need to have a safe and sober ride home. Police, Sheriff and the CHP will be out in force looking for the telltale sign of impaired driving this weekend. In the rush to prepare for a night out, it’s easy to forget the most important Cinco de Mayo plan of all: designating a sober driver. Some may think they can play it by ear and wait until after the party has started to decide whether they’re “okay to drive.” By this point, it’s too late. Going out for a night of drinking without a plan for getting home safely is a recipe for disaster.

  1 year ago

• Mustang driver collides with semi

  PASO ROBLES — The driver of a 2007 Ford Mustang died in a fatal collision with a semi truck Monday, April 30 on State Route 41 north of an olive farm near Cholame. The driver has not yet been identified pending notification of next of kin.

  1 year ago

• Caltrans improves Hwy 101 ramp at Las Tablas Rd

  SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Caltrans will begin a project tonight to install Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps at the southbound on-ramp to US Highway 101 at Las Tablas Road in Templeton.

  1 year ago

• YMCA jumps for kids’ health

  NORTH COUNTY — Hundreds of elementary school jump ropers from all over San Luis Obispo County will descend upon the Cuesta College gym Saturday, April 21 for the 10th Annual Jump-In Competition. This family-oriented competition will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21. There will be healthy living displays and fun for the whole family. Sponsors for this event include Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Heal SLO and Cuesta College. Attendance is free to the public.

  1 year ago

• Assemblyman Cunningham praises Uber’s new App feature

  SACRAMENTO — Wednesday, Uber announced a new security feature that will allow users to contact 911 via the Uber app. Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham praised the move as a step forward since a recent incident in San Luis Obispo when an Uber driver was charged for burglarizing and sexually assaulting four young victims.

  1 year ago

• APCD seeks input for grants

  SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District is hosting a series of workshops to gain local community input on air protection grant funding opportunities in their areas.

  1 year ago

• Templeton yard sale this weekend

  TEMPLETON — Templeton’s annual community-wide yard sale Clutter to Cash is back. More than 75-100 garage and yard sales will be held throughout the community starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 14. This event is geared toward keeping unwanted, but useful things out of landfills. Remember: one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. The event promotes recycling, reuse and upcycling. Shoppers can find yard sale addresses and brief description of items for sale on printed maps that will be available this Friday, April 13 at Noon at the Templeton Community Services District Office, Templeton Market and Deli, and Templeton Donuts, as well as online at www.templetoncsd.org.

  1 year ago

• Numerous Highway 101 improvements coming in April

  SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — A project to improve eight miles in both directions of US Highway 101 from San Miguel to Camp Roberts in Monterey County will continue on Wednesday, April 11 with pothole repair in the following locations: Motorists traveling southbound on US Highway 101 will be realigned onto a different section of the highway near the San Marcos Road intersection on Wednesday, April 11 and Thursday, April 12 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Motorists traveling northbound on US Highway 101 will be realigned onto a different section of the highway near the San Marcos Road intersection on Thursday, April 12 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Motorists can expect delays in this area from 15 to 30 minutes. Motorists should allow extra time while traveling in this area.

  1 year ago

• State commission approves funding to Modernize Hwy. 46 at the Cholame ‘Y’

  CHOLAME — Recently the California Transportation Commission approved nearly $134 million in project funds to construct an overpass at the Cholame “Y” intersection on Highway 41/46. The deadly section of highway has been known locally as “blood alley” for years. Recently, a four-car collision involving 11 people left two dead and four with major injuries.

  1 year ago

• Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce to host 2018 Fun on the Farm Business Expo

  PASO ROBLES —The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their 2018 Business Expo. The Expo has gained recognition as a “must attend” business building and networking event. This year’s theme, Fun on the Farm, is sure to be a great time! Set for April 25, from 4–7 p.m., the event will be held at Kennedy Club Fitness - Paso Robles Adventure, 500 South River Road, Paso Robles. As in previous years, there will be food, wine and giveaways throughout the event. All in our community are invited and it is free to attend. In an effort to help with parking, there will be a shuttle provided from nearby parking lots, courtesy of Breakaway Tours.

  1 year ago

• USDA prioritizes investments to address opioid crisis in rural America

  DAVIS — USDA Rural Development California State Director Kim Dolbow Vann highlighted key efforts by the department to address opioid misuse in rural communities on April 4. “Opioid misuse has led to a dramatic decrease in quality of life, especially in rural areas where access to resources may be more limited,” said Vann. “We are working hard to bring all of our assets to the table in partnership with local efforts to help combat this epidemic where it is needed most.”

  1 year ago

• ‘Through the Vines Quilt Show’ set for April 21

  PASO ROBLES — Vines RV Resort recently announced their new “Through the Vines Quilt Show” on April 21 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for general public entry and a special Early Bird Entry with donation from 9 to 10 a.m. Vines RV Resort, just three miles north of Paso Robles off Hwy 101, will host this event in the two beautiful ballrooms and their Magnolia Beer and Wine Lounge, along with vendors in their spacious RV sites surrounding the Quilt Show. “We are pleased to have quilt vendors from some of the largest Shows on the west coast. Even if you are not a quilter, we have vendors that will interest all,” Cindy Wattenbarger, Manager of Vines RV Resort remarked.

  1 year ago

• Kids celebrated in two events

  THE NORTH COUNTY – The North County will celebrate children and families this April on March 20 by the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors declared April the “Month of the Child” and “Child Abuse Prevention Month”. First 5 SLO County and all of its partners invite you to save the date for the upcoming events in the North County dedicated to our youngest citizens, and honoring their value in our community.

  1 year ago

• AAUW Paso annual home tours May 5

  PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Chapter of AAUW (American Association of University Women) Annual Home Tour for Local Scholarships to take place on Saturday, May 5 from 12 to 4 p.m. Enjoy the day touring three Paso Robles area homes chosen for their unique and distinctive features. Ticket Information: One ticket gives you access to all three homes. Refreshments are included. Advance tickets are $25, Day of Event tickets are $30, available at any of the homes. Advance Group Discount for five or more are $20 each. Directions to each home are included on the ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the following locations: The Blenders women’s clothing store at 538 12th Street, Paso Robles, or by calling Bev Howe at (805) 239-1817.

  1 year ago

• County Libraries to hold food drive and forgive fines

  SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — County Public Libraries are once again celebrating National Library Week by helping to end hunger in our community. Food for Fines Week takes place April 9 to 14 at all county library branches, in partnership with the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County. One donation of non-perishable food will be worth $1 of overdue fines. There is no limit to how many overdue fines may be covered by food donations. However,

  1 year ago

• Local cheesemaker wins big

  PASO ROBLES — The World Cheese Competition is held in Wisconsin every other year. This is the largest International cheese competition in the world. This year’s contest drew a record-breaking 3,402 entries, 15 percent more than the 2016 competition, in 120 categories from 26 countries and 32 U.S. states. Central Coast Creamery won one Best in Class for Seascape, a mixed milk semi-soft cheese and one Second for Holey Cow, a creamy swiss cheese. This is the fifth best in class for Central Coast Creamery with four different cheeses. No other company in the United States has won Best in Class with four different cheeses. Central Coast Creamery is located in beautiful Paso Robles and is owned by Reggie and Kellie Jones of Templeton.

  1 year ago

• Construction begins at Larry Moore Park

  Work is scheduled to begin this week to install a new playground and renovate the existing restroom at Larry Moore Park in Paso Robles. Larry Moore Park, located along the Salinas River Trail, was originally built in the 1990’s as part of the Riverbank housing development and included in the resident assessment-funded Landscape and Lighting District. In July 2016, after meeting with neighborhood residents, the park became part of the City parks system, with operations, maintenance and youth recreation programming being provided by the City of Paso Robles.

  1 year ago