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Victim of crash near Nacimiento Lake identified

Written on 28 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man who died in a fiery crash near Nacimiento Lake early Saturday morning has been identified as 22-year-old Richmond Corrales Eskridge. Eskridge was a resident of Big Sur. He lost control of his Ford pickup sometime between midnight and... (Continue reading)

Marijuana grow caused Deer Fire

Written on 13 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

An illegal marijuana grow caused the Deer Fire that burned 150 acres southwest of Lake Nacimiento over the weekend, according to Cal Fire. The fire was 75 percent contained, as of Sunday morning, and firefighters were mopping up hot spots.... (Continue reading)

2 firefighters injured while battling Deer Fire

Written on 12 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Two Firefighters have been injured while battling the Deer Fire that broke out Friday afternoon southwest of Lake Nacimiento. The fire has burned 150 acres and is 75 percent contained. On Friday evening, one firefighter suffered burns to his feet.... (Continue reading)

Wildfire burns 140 acre near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 11 Jul, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A wildfire that erupted southwest of Lake Nacimiento on Friday has burned 140 acres. The Deer Fire broke out at about 12:30 p.m. in a difficult to access area. No structures have been threatened. On Friday evening, one firefighter suffered... (Continue reading)

Child dies in rural Paso Robles ATV accident

Written on 26 Jun, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

An 8-year-old girl was killed Thursday when the ATV her father was driving overturned at Heritage Ranch near Lake Nacimiento. [KSBY] Shortly after 7 p.m., the father and daughter were riding on Heritage Road near Heritage Loop Road. The father... (Continue reading)

Former Countrywide CEO developing in Templeton

Written on 14 Sep, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 24 comments

The former CEO of the largest mortgage lender in the United States has moved to the Central Coast and is currently working on building a retail and office building in Templeton. Four years ago, former Countrywide Financial Corp. founder Angilo... (Continue reading)

Supervisor promoting new water pipeline

Written on 27 Apr, 2014 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 49 comments

San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson is spearheading plans to construct two water pipelines to provide surplus water from Nacimiento Lake to the county during times state water is in short supply. At a cost of about $3 million,... (Continue reading)

Woman dies of carbon monoxide poisoning at Lake Nacimiento

Written on 31 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

A Salinas woman died this week after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning while boating at Lake Nacimiento Sunday. Doctors declared 23-year-old Sandy Valencia legally dead Monday, but left her on life support until Thursday to complete an organ donation procedure. Valencia... (Continue reading)

Proposed pipeline to link San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties

Written on 2 May, 2013 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

Lake Nacimiento water management officials want to construct a pipeline to divert extra water to Monterey County. [MontereyCountyWeekly] Nacimiento Lake fills up three times faster than Lake San Antonio, located a few miles to its north in Monterey County. During... (Continue reading)

22,400 marijuana plants seized near Nacimiento Lake

Written on 24 Aug, 2012 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

Federal and San Luis Obispo County law enforcement officers raided three marijuana grows with a total of 22,400 plants west of Nacimiento Lake in the Lime Mountain area on Thursday. No arrests have been made and the pot has been... (Continue reading)