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Collision, diesel leak on Hwy. 46 east at Hwy. 101 underpass cleared – See video

–A semi-truck collision and diesel fuel leak Monday morning on Hwy. 46 east at the Hwy. 101 underpass in Paso Robles was reopened after about Full Article

Local cities report increase in catalytic converter thefts

–Local police departments are reporting an increase in catalytic converter thefts over the past month. In the past week, the Morro Bay Police Department received Full Article

State launches interactive map as part of ‘Safe Schools for All’ plan

–The State of California has launched the “Safe Schools for All” plan’s interactive reopening map, an online tool providing a statewide snapshot of the status Full Article

SLO police ask for public’s help solving anti-Semitic hate crime

Anti-Defamation League offers $2,500 reward for information –On Feb. 6, at approximately 11:20 a.m., an officer from the San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) responded Full Article

World’s largest utility-scale battery storage facility proposed for Morro Bay

–A Texas energy company is proposing to build the world’s largest utility-scale battery storage facility on the site of the old Morro Bay Power Plant. Full Article

Highway 41 improvement project in Atascadero continues this week

–A project to install curb ramps and pathways compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) on Highway 41 from San Gabriel Road to Atascadero Full Article

Two men injured, driver arrested for DUI after motorcycle accident

–On Tuesday at approximately 2:10 a.m., 19-year old Gerardo Jesus Castro was operating a 2002 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on Old County Road in Templeton at Full Article

County health agency urges residents to safely celebrate on Super Bowl Sunday

County ties COVID-19 surges to recent holidays –San Luis Obispo County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein is asking the community to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday Full Article