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Branch Fire in California Valley is 50-percent contained

–The Branch Fire is currently burning in California Valley east of Atascadero and has grown to 3022 acres. The fire is 50-percent contained and fire Full Article

Authorities investigate case of human foot found in North County

–The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after a human foot was found near Templeton, according to a report by KSBY. Full Article

Man arrested in Morro Bay for assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem, other charges

–On Friday, July 10 at about 10:10 pm, Morro Bay Police officers were called to the area of the 1100 block of Embarcadero Road regarding Full Article

Deceased man found lying in the street in Morro Bay

–On July 13 at 2:53 am, officers from the Morro Bay Police Department were called to the area of Harbor Street and Piney Way regarding Full Article

COVID-19 testing criteria changes as increased demand cuts capacity

–As demand for coronavirus disease COVID-19 testing increases in San Luis Obispo County, the County Public Health Department is asking residents to only get tested Full Article

Authorities searching for runaway juvenile from Paso Robles area

–The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office and Child Welfare Services are attempting to locate 16-year-old runaway juvenile Hayley Perucca to “check on her welfare Full Article

County Housing Element available for public review

–The 2020-2028 Housing Element Public Review Draft for the County of San Luis Obispo is available for review and input. The public review draft is Full Article

Templeton Area Advisory Group to revisit cannabis farming regulations

–The Templeton Area Advisory Group will revisit the ordinances regulating cannabis cultivation at their Wednesday meeting. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at Full Article

COVID-19 Update: 33 new cases added on Thursday, 190 active cases in county

–The County of San Luis Obispo reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 between Wednesday and Thursday afternoon as of 1:30 p.m. Twelve people are now Full Article

Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom signs 2020 Budget Act

–Governor Gavin Newsom today signed the 2020 Budget Act – a $202.1 billion spending plan that strengthens emergency response, protects public health and safety, and Full Article