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Friday, September 19th, 2025
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Good morning, San Luis Obispo. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ County officials warned drivers as the first storm of the season raised flood risks near fire burn scars on the Madre and Gifford areas—crews had contained a brush fire near Highway 58 and SpaceX will launch its Starlink mission today between 8:41 a.m. and 12:41 p.m. Meanwhile, town fundraisers in Templeton will help rebuild a historic Feed & Grain building lost to fireworks on July 4—Santa Barbara County introduced an emergency map and the local wine grape market dropped nearly 40% though overall crop earnings stayed strong. KSBY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wine grape revenues in San Luis Obispo County dropped 40% last year due to reduced sales, while strawberries took the top crop spot in 2024 — together they made up 43% of the county's crop value. CalCoast News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 16, the Paso Robles City Council approved a five-year plan to repair roads in areas like Orchard Bungalow and downtown, raising annual spending from $5.1 million to about $15.4 million. It awarded a $1.62 million contract for street overlays in Sunset, Panorama, and Crestline neighborhoods and a $1.6 million contract for a durable seal on west-side streets—funded by Measures I-24 and J-20 with citizen oversight. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ The City of Paso Robles announced that David Malewitz was appointed assistant city manager after a nationwide recruitment process — he will oversee sustainable growth, coordinate city operations, and work on economic development projects like the airport spaceport initiative. His start date will be confirmed in the coming weeks as he relocates to begin his new role. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ The Paso Robles City Council voted to raise fees for city services by 10% starting Nov.16, re-zone a building at 2508 Spring Street, update park rules with fines and permit needs, and start a five-year road repair plan along with bike path improvements on Niblick Road. They also approved plans for all-electric housing in the Olsen—South Chandler Ranch area, actions that aim to cover actual service costs and support future projects. Paso Robles Daily News
- ➤ Local activists reported alleged ICE activity in downtown San Luis Obispo yesterday morning when they spotted a black Ford Expedition with blue lights on and clean exteriors. Residents gathered by the courthouse and chased the vehicle (believed to be linked to the agency) while warnings spread about potential detentions. Mustang News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Paso Robles High School announced that its home athletic events will be streamed live via the NFHS Network from War Memorial Stadium, Gil Asa Gym and Parish Field—aquatics will be added soon—and subscribers who choose the Bearcats help fund school athletics. Paso Robles Daily News
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