Michael Torres
KSBY
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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California issues mandatory mask order amid rising coronavirus cases
The order requires people to wear masks when inside public spaces, in healthcare settings, while waiting for or riding public transportation, and in outdoor spaces where it's not possible to stay six feet apart from others. → Read More
Air tankers and helicopters played major role in slowing spread of Avila Fire
Through more than 30,000 gallons of retardant drops from air tankers and constant water drops from helicopters, fire crews used air attacks to protect the ridge and structures in the line of fire. → Read More
Paso Robles community members decorate city to show support for law enforcement
Following weeks of protests against police brutality and the city of Paso Robles being involved in an active shooter situation in the last couple of days, members of the community took to the streets to show their support for local law enforcement. → Read More
Community members hold a peaceful protest in Morro Bay
Hundreds of people came together in Morro Bay, Saturday afternoon, marching and calling for racial equality and an end to police brutality. → Read More
Local counties using contact tracing to understand COVID-19
Local counties are working to control and understand the spread of COVID-19 through contact tracing. Santa Barbara County said contact tracing tries to identify people who may have been in contact with someone who has contracted coronavirus. Those contacts would include family, employer contacts and others they might have been around in social settings. When the county is notified of a COVID-19… → Read More
Questions answered about San Luis Obispo permit process for protests
According to the city of SLO, a special event typically requires an application submitted 90 days before the event is held, followed by a reviewal by staff, event requirements, and lastly if approved, issuing a special event permit. However, these protests fall into a different category. → Read More
Hair salons and barbershops allowed to reopen, in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties
Even as hair salons and barbershops got the okay Tuesday to get back to to seeing clients, not every salon or barbershop is going to reopen right away. → Read More
Local churches split on reopening for in-person services
The state of California announced churches and other places of worship are allowed to reopen for in-person services at a 25% capacity or a maximum of 100 people. → Read More
Dine-in restaurants reopen as SLO County gets state approval
It's an announcement local businesses have been waiting for and some restaurants like Taste Craft Eatery and Petra wasted no time implementing new, required guidelines. → Read More
Beaches see big increase in trash over busy weekend
"This weekend we saw an absolute abuse of our community." → Read More
Gov. Newsom announces new guidelines for dine-in restaurants to reopen
Something restaurant owners and customers have been waiting for -- information from the state on what needs to be done in order to once again allow for sit-down service. → Read More
What the cancellation of the Pismo Beach 4th of July show could mean for businesses
Tens of thousands of people choose to celebrate the 4th of July in Pismo Beach each year, but the threat of the coronavirus forced the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce to cancel the annual event. → Read More
Santa Barbara Co. begins community-based testing with fully booked appointments
Santa Maria has seen more coronavirus cases than any other city in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. → Read More
Why your local coffee shop can remain open, but dentists offices and pet groomers can't
In San Luis Obispo County, bakeries, creameries, and coffee are allowed to remain open, while places like dentist offices have had to close. That's raised the question for some, as to what defines an essential business. → Read More
COVID-19 leads to a decline in calls for CHP, Cal Fire; agencies helping out in other departments
The COVID-19 pandemic and shelter at home orders have had an impact on local emergency response agencies, which are now seeing a decrease in calls for help. → Read More
Morro Bay to close beach parking lots, to try and limit the spread of COVID-19
Starting Friday night at 6 p.m, beach parking lots will be closed to the public. → Read More
Coronavirus cases in San Luis Obispo County continue to grow, while more patients are now fully recovered
"Our case count is up to 42, that's about what we would expect," → Read More
Coronavirus cases continue to rise in San Luis Obispo County
Out of the 16 cases, seven are in north county, five in south county, three on the coast, and one now in the central San Luis Obispo area. → Read More
Local school districts providing meals to students in need amid coronavirus closures
While cafeterias might be empty, the San Luis Coastal Unified School District was hard at work, preparing 4,000 meals for students. → Read More
All Grandview Apartment tenants moved out, find new housing
More than 100 people once called the Grandview Apartments in Paso Robles home, but less than two weeks ago the last tenants handed in their keys and moved out. → Read More