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The Land Conservancy purchases Santa Rita Ranch near Templeton

–In the heart of the southern Santa Lucia Range, the Santa Rita Ranch sits at the top of Highway 46 West between the Pacific Ocean Full Article

Birdwatching: Thousands of birds winter in Morro Bay

By Ruth Ann Angus –It happens every year. Summer ends, the days become crisp and clear and the birds return to Morro Bay. The National Full Article

Locals enjoy the great outdoors on New Year’s Day

–The sunshine encouraged thousands of people to enjoy the outdoors on New Year’s Day in the North County. Hundreds of people hiked up Pine Mountain Full Article

Cal Fire conducts controlled burns near Santa Margarita

–Cal Fire crews conducted a 10-acre controlled burn outside of Santa Margarita off of El Camino Real on Saturday morning and a 20-acre burn outside Full Article

Report: 7 children, 2 adults die in accident near Avenal

–Fresno Bee reports– California Highway Patrol investigators Saturday asked for the public’s help to determine more about what led up to the collision, as seven Full Article

Public advised to avoid ocean water contact during and after rainstorms

–The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is advising the public to avoid ocean water contact during, and at least three days following Full Article

CHP reminds Californians to stay safe on the road during the holidays

–As Californians prepare for the Christmas holiday during the COVID- 19 pandemic, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds everyone the rules of safe driving are Full Article

Multiple county fire employees announce their retirement

–Cal Fire has announced the retirement of several Cal Fire/San Luis Obispo County Fire Department employees: Captain John Aguilera began his career with the State Full Article

Annual winter craft fair and show happening in Morro Bay

–The Morro Bay Art Association has announced that the Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show has been extended to Feb. 8, 2021. This special Full Article

Video: SLO County fire chiefs ask for public’s help with COVID-19 response

–With COVID-19 surging throughout California and San Luis Obispo County, local fire department chiefs created a video urging locals to help them by following state Full Article