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4.7 earthquake near Salinas felt in North County

–A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck about 20 miles east of Salinas Tuesday at 12:42 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred Full Article

Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel to host public workshop Oct. 17

–On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel will host a public workshop to discuss and gather public input on the economic opportunities Full Article

Sinsheimer Park vandalism investigation underway

Artificial turf removed from playground area —The City of San Luis Obispo is investigating vandalism to the playground at Sinsheimer Park. Sometime during the overnight Full Article

Drug Take-Back Day happening Saturday, Oct. 26

–The community will have a chance to be a part of opioid prevention during Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26. The free “take-back day” Full Article

Annual Surfing for Hope returns Oct. 11-12

–The 8th Annual Surfing for Hope Weekend, including a memorial paddle out, longboard surf contest, vendor fair, dinner, and auction, will raise funds that directly Full Article

‘Nightmare on Main Street’ returns to Templeton starting Oct. 4

–“Nightmare on Main Street,” now in its 9th year, will return to Templeton starting Oct. 4. Nightmare on Main Street haunted house promises pure heart-pounding Full Article

Climate strike happening Friday in San Luis Obispo

–This Friday, community members will come together in San Luis Obispo to ‘Rise’ against the growing threat of climate change and mass environmental destruction. Strikers Full Article

Country music singer Josh Turner asks for prayers following crew member’s death

Story updated Sept. 25 at 5 p.m.: Turner posted to Facebook Monday and announced a GoFundMe for lost team member “As I try to write Full Article

Intermittent closures of portion of Highway 101 scheduled Thursday

–The northbound lane of US Highway 101 will be fully closed intermittently near Lockwood on Thursday morning, Sept. 26. These closures will allow Caltrans to Full Article

California Coastal Cleanup Day happening Saturday

– California State Parks announced that more than 60 state parks, as well as the Division of Boating and Waterways’ Boat Clean and Green Program Full Article