Region

Earthquake hits near Cayucos

3.1 magnitude earthquake and smaller quake shake parts of North Coast –An earthquake measuring 3.1 magnitude hit 13 km west of Cayucos on Tuesday, May Full Article

SoCalGas to use recycled water for pipeline safety testing in Atascadero

Initial program will save about 245,000 gallons of potable water —Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) plans to use recycled water for hydrostatic pressure testing of Full Article

Mayors petition for homelessness center at former Paso Robles youth facility

Closed facility costs $730,000 a year to maintain according to Department of Corrections –The North County mayors have signed a letter to the State of California Full Article

Community foundation adds new members

Foundation adds four new members to its board of directors –The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (CFSLOC) has announced the addition of four new Full Article

Templeton real estate agent won’t be cited for filming motocross stunts

Video features his commute to work on a motocross bike –The Templeton Area California Highway Patrol Office has concluded an investigation that was sparked by Full Article

Volunteers wanted for Amgen Tour

Seeking 200 local volunteers for America’s largest cycling race in Morro Bay –The Amgen Tour of California is seeking 200 local volunteers to help in Morro Full Article

Tourist spending in SLO County grows to $1.58 billion

2015 tourism spending reaches highest number yet at $510 million –Visit San Luis Obispo County will celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week on Friday, May Full Article

Update: Paso Robles resident dies after Highway 154 car crash

Update posted May 3, 7:45 a.m. –Paso Robles resident, Katrina Sue Cummings, has died after she crashed her car on Highway 154 after swerving to Full Article

Backyard burn permits suspended until end of fire season

Ban on burns starts May 1 –May 1 marks the end of the open burn season. Burning authorized under Backyard Burn Permits issued by the Full Article

Update: Body found on Pismo Beach identified

Update posted April 26, 3:40 p.m. Marco Antonio Reyes voluntarily jumped off the pier in March, reports say –The body found washed up on Pismo Full Article