Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
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🏘️ Community
On Aug. 8, Must! Charities hosted its record-breaking Purpose fundraiser at Law Estate Wines in Paso Robles, where 125 guests raised $2.8 million to launch a Dentistry in School project with Tolosa Children's Dental Center, adding to nearly $13 million raised since it began.
🚧 Accidents
A residential fire on Castano Avenue displaced four residents Sunday afternoon as 18+ firefighters controlled the blaze within 30 minutes while investigators identified the fire’s origin on the front porch and said the cause remains undetermined.
🎭 Culture
Organizers announced winners of the Winemakers’ Cookoff that raised funds for youth scholarships.
California Coast Brewery and Tobin James Winery earned People’s Choice while Booker-My Favorite Neighbor and Ava Hotel won Professional Chef, V1no Juan got Judges’ and Hoyt Family Vineyards received Spirit.
🌲 Environment
On Monday evening, the Timber Fire burned 1,723 acres in Big Sur and remained 5% contained, while Highway 1 has reopened even as evacuation orders continue for nearby zones (Cal Fire reports).
🏥 Health
The state postponed planned funding cuts to Medi-Cal dental services for Tolosa Children’s Dental Center today, keeping crucial care available for underinsured kids in the county (the nonprofit will continue seeking a lasting funding solution).
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