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State releases updated COVID-19 guidance for private gatherings

—The California Public Health Department released updated guidance for private gatherings. The guidance outlines rules for private gatherings that bring together people from different households Full Article

City bids farewell to Police Chief Jerel Haley at council meeting

–It was an emotional meeting Tuesday night as the Atascadero City Council said farewell to Police Chief Jerel Haley. City Manager Rochelle Rickard told the Full Article

Health agency releases FAQ regarding return of K-12 in-person instruction

–The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Agency and County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein, has released guidance in the form of a Full Article

Atascadero Fire shares kitchen safety tips with fun video

–October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week. The local Fire Department works in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Full Article

Medical researcher joins local foundation seeking to end childhood cancer

–Dr. Philip Landrigan, the noted pediatrician and epidemiologist at Boston College, has joined End Kids Cancer, a San Luis Obispo based foundation, to develop its Full Article

K-12 schools can reopen for modified in-person instruction in SLO County

–County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein affirmed that starting today, Oct. 6, San Luis Obispo County’s K-12 schools have the option to reopen for modified Full Article

Update: Local congressman tests positive for COVID-19

Update posted Oct. 7, 2020: –US Congressman Salud Carbajal issued the following statement after learning he tested positive for COVID-19: “After discovering I was exposed Full Article

October is the last chance to complete 2020 Census in SLO County

–San Luis Obispo County residents now have until Oct. 31 to complete the 2020 Census, according to a new court ruling. On October 1, 2020, Full Article

Controversial campaign ads target Heather Moreno and Jerry Tanimoto

–As general election ballots for Nov. 3 reach voters in the North County, controversial ads and flyers are targeting two candidates for mayor of Atascadero. Full Article

Former Greyhound co-writes children’s book about enduring the COVID-19 pandemic

–A former Greyhound has co-written a children’s book about enduring the COVID-19 Pandemic and shutdowns. The book has become one of Amazon’s best sellers. Lily Full Article