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Update: Identities, more information released regarding military vehicle accident

Update posted July 27 The names of the parties involved in the crash Wednesday have been released by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Full Article

Californians asked to turn off lights as heat persists

The state’s Independent System Operator issued a Flex Alert that goes into effect this week, asking people to be particularly cautious of energy consumption during Full Article

Fires scorch North County at Chimney Rock and Mustang Springs

Update posted July 23 As of 10 p.m. Sunday night, the Mustang Fire is officially 100-percent contained, according to Cal Fire. As of 7 p.m. Full Article

Morro Bay man takes Best of Show at Home Brew Competition

–The California Mid-State Fair hosted the Home Brew Competition. Central Coast homebrewers were represented by 93 total entries. “The quality of the entries is getting Full Article

‘Silver Crown’ race car on display at Estrella Warbirds Museum

–The Estrella Warbirds Museum and Woodland Auto Display announced that the famous “Silver Crown” race car is now on view for museum patrons. The car Full Article

Road work on ‘Wye’ intersection resumes this week

–A two-week maintenance project to grind and pave three miles north of the “Wye” intersection in northeast San Luis Obispo County will resume this week. Full Article

Town of Harmony to host beer and wine festival

–Eighteen wine and craft beer purveyors, gourmet food trucks and the local band Bear Market Riot will come together in the heart of downtown Harmony Full Article