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Cambria drowning victim identified

Written on 30 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The 16-year-old Cambria boy who died from drowning on Friday in Lake Nacimiento has been identified as Dante Garcia Mora, according to a press release. Garcia would have started his junior year at Coast Union High School next month. Garcia... (Continue reading)

Cambria teen drowns in Lake Nacimiento

Written on 30 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

A 16-year-old Cambria boy died from drowning on Friday in Lake Nacimiento in North San Luis Obispo County, according to a press release. At about 5:40 p.m., the teen was swimming with some friends in the Heritage Ranch area of... (Continue reading)

Did county emergency responders fail Lake Nacimiento drowning victim?

Written on 19 Jul, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION by KIM ENGLISH As one of the first responders to the scene on July 10 at Sandy Cove, I would have to disagree with the way the article portrays the rescue efforts for this young man. What I saw... (Continue reading)

Man’s body found in Lake Nacimiento

Written on 10 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Deputies found the body of a 29-year-old man Sunday in Lake Nacimiento in North San Luis Obispo County, according to a press release. Sheriff officials listed the death as a possible drowning. At 11:16 a.m., the San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Man dies in Memorial Day ATV crash near Nacimiento Lake

Written on 31 May, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A 30-year-old San Diego man died in an ATV accident Monday near Nacimiento Lake. Authorities have identified the man as Joshua Anthony Buttitta. Shortly after 12 p.m., Buttitta was driving a Yamaha Rhinoa, failed to navigate a turn on a... (Continue reading)

Reservoir levels rising in SLO County

Written on 8 Mar, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

While reservoir levels remain low in San Luis Obispo County, they are increasing noticeably as a result of this year’s rainfall. [KSBY] Lake Nacimiento has risen 16 feet since the beginning of January. Lake General Manager Mark Sandoval said he... (Continue reading)

SLO County may max out allotments of Nacimiento water

Written on 9 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

San Luis Obispo County is considering maxing out its total allocation of Lake Nacimiento water. The county board of supervisors is scheduled to vote on the issue in March. The cities and communities involved in the Nacimiento Water Project have... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles completes awaited water treatment plant

Written on 1 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Several years after securing water from Lake Nacimiento, the city of Paso Robles is now sending the water to residents’ taps. [Tribune] Paso Robles has finished construction of a $11.7 million Lake Nacimiento Water Treatment Plant. The plant will allow... (Continue reading)

Atascadero requests more Lake Nacimiento water

Written on 24 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Atascadero is joining the cities of Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo in requesting more water from Lake Nacimiento. The cities have drafted a joint letter to San Luis Obispo County asking that water currently allotted to the cities as... (Continue reading)

Is SLO seeking more development?

Written on 23 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

The city of San Luis Obispo is seeking to significantly increase the amount of water it receives from Lake Nacimiento, prompting some to question whether city management is seeking more development. Last week, the San Luis Obispo City Council voted... (Continue reading)