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New Public Safety Communications Center opens in Templeton

Written on 28 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County officially opened its new Public Safety Communications Center on Monday in Templeton. The SLO County Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire will jointly operate the new facility. The center replaces two outdated and overcrowded... (Continue reading)

Templeton CHP officers holding DUI checkpoint Saturday night

Written on 20 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol in Templeton announced plans to conduct a DUI checkpoint in collaboration with the Atascadero Police Department at an undisclosed location on Saturday evening from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Officials select the location... (Continue reading)

Downed power lines spark fire, power outage in rural Templeton

Written on 31 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,400 PG&E customers in rural Templeton lost power on Sunday afternoon after a tree knocked down power lines and started a small fire. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., callers reported a fire at 290 Winery Road... (Continue reading)

Templeton Fire Department and prosecutors to determine arson charges

Written on 17 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies identified the four juveniles responsible for the arson fire that destroyed the Templeton Feed and Grain on the evening of July 4, including the teen who threw the firework on the... (Continue reading)

Deputies identify arsonist who set fire to Templeton Feed and Grain

Written on 16 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Correction: The owners of the Templeton Feed and Grain are not planning on rebuilding the feed storage silos and have contracted with another company to make their feed recipes.  San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies have identified... (Continue reading)

Four teens suspected of arson in Templeton Feed & Grain fire

Written on 7 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

Correction: The feed company Templeton Feed & Grain is partnering with is Penny Newman. By KAREN VELIE Authorities are looking for four teens who allegedly threw a burning object on the roof of Templeton Feed & Grain on the evening... (Continue reading)

Fire leads to water shortage in Templeton

Written on 5 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A massive fire at the Templeton Feed and Grain on July 4 has left the community low on water. The Templeton Fire Department is asking residents within the boundaries of the Templeton CSD to limit all indoor... (Continue reading)

Massive fire at iconic Templeton Feed & Grain

Written on 5 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A massive fire burned for hours at the iconic Templeton Feed and Grain on the evening of July 4. Shortly after 11 p.m., a caller reported a fire at the feed store on Main Street in downtown... (Continue reading)

Atascadero motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Templeton

Written on 5 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An Atascadero motorcyclists suffered major injuries in a crash in rural Templeton on Wednesday evening. Shortly after 7:30 p.m., 51-year-old Jeremy Thomas was driving his 2018 Suzuki motorcycle westbound on El Pomar Road at a high rate... (Continue reading)

Fire damages home in rural Templeton

Written on 23 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire damaged a residence in rural Templeton on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 110 Spanish Oak Lane near El Pomar Drive. Firefighters arrived to find 75% of the... (Continue reading)