Kvec Am 920 News

by Craig Hill May 15, 2024 The CHP is inviting the public to a comprehensive Human Trafficking Awareness Training tomorrow. CHP officials say the two-hour-long workshops will help equip individuals and communities with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, prevent, and respond to instances of human trafficking. There are two chances to attend the training tomorrow at Allan Hancock College in building F. at 8 a.m. and again at noon.

by Craig Hill May 15, 2024 Every year local law enforcement agencies honor fellow officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Tomorrow morning, the Arroyo Grande Police Department will be hosting the Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony. The memorial is open to the public at Heritage Square Park at 201 Nelson Street in Arroyo Grande at 10 a.m.

by Craig Hill May 15, 2024 If you drive by the San Luis Obispo Airport today and see smoke and flames, don’t worry. The airport emergency crews will be conducting a mass casualty incident drill. There will also be several agencies and emergency response teams participating in the drill to ensure a coordinated and effective response. According to KSBY, The training sessions comply with FAA regulations.

by Craig Hill May 15, 2024 Two men from Fresno were arrested in Paso Robles on Monday. The men are accused of stealing roughly 2,000 dollars of merchandise from a Target store before fleeing. 28-year-old Christopher Arreola fled in a Ford Focus but rear-ended another car. He jumped out and was captured after a brief foot chase. 42-year-old Brennon Visser was arrested in a nearby parking lot. An investigation is ongoing.

by Craig Hill May 16, 2024 The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is facing a multi-million dollar budget deficit. 15.6 million dollars for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. County Supervisors are looking at a variety of ways to close the gap. According to the Tribune, the county will cut department budgets, move funding around, and dip into reserves to make up the difference. Following a three-day hearing, the Board of Supervisors will vote on the budget on June 5th.

by Craig Hill May 16, 2024 The California Coastal Commission has raised growing concerns about an increase in the number of rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Some of the concerns include sonic booms that can heard across the Central Coast, launch-related marine debris, and impacts on public access, marine mammals, and the coastal ecosystem. According to Noozhawk, base officials plan to submit ongoing and new monitoring results from State and Federal studies.

by Craig Hill May 16, 2024 The Paso Robles Fire Department has completed its annual weed abatement inspections this week. Firefighters were looking for properties with too many weeds. If a property owner is out of compliance with the city rules, they will be issued a letter of non-compliance. If a second letter is required, the property owner could face a tax lien if the city ends up clearing the weeds.

The Ironman triathlon is coming to Morro Bay this weekend. Sunday’s event will include a 1.2-mile ocean swim, a 56-mile long bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. Morro Bay Police say, 11 roads will be closed from about 3 a.m. to 5 p.m… Traffic will be impacted. Drivers can expect delays between five and 15 minutes.

The City of Santa Maria has seen a dramatic drop in crime. That’s the word from an in-depth report by the Santa Maria P.D.. The report included crimes such as homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft,

Grover Beach has begun a multimillion-dollar enhancement project. The West Grand Avenue Streetscape Project has been in the planning stages for a few years and will, eventually, enhance the downtown core, slow down traffic, and encourage pedestrian use. Construction should be completed sometime late this year.