Alex Gonzalez
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Santa Maria, CA, United States
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COVID-19 changing home buying, selling process
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, real estate agents are no longer allowed to hold open houses, give tours, or meet face to face with clients. → Read More
Petition aims to freeze rent and mortgage payments for residents and businesses
The number of positively confirmed cases of COVID-19 is not the only thing on the rise. With mounting expenses and bills, some residents believe more should be done. "I am proud that the governor did that no eviction order and I think it is the first step, but we need to be a little bit more clear about what exactly the future holds for everybody," said Maryalice Hamilton, owner of Blackwater… → Read More
Telemedicine app helps screen potentially positive COVID-19 patients
The screening process for some who think they may have COVID-19 is getting easier and safer and may be able to take place from the comfort of your home. "If it deems they are sick enough it will send a message to a person that will then contact them to say, 'What is going on? What are your symptoms? Do we need to do more?,'" said Dr. Kevin Parzych, Wilshire Health and Community Services Chief… → Read More
Local seniors weigh in on Gov. Newsom's home isolation recommendation
On Sunday, Gov. Newsom held a press conference strongly recommending that all people over the age of 65 not leave their homes. → Read More
Doctor suspects coronavirus could already be in Santa Barbara County
While there have been no confirmed positive cases of coronavirus in Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo counties, one Santa Barbara doctor suspects covid-19 could already be on the central coast. → Read More
Coronavirus affecting travel plans
Local travel agents want the public to know the coronavirus is not the first outbreak that has impacted the travel industry. → Read More
Local gyms encourage members to take extra steps to ensure cleanliness amid coronavirus outbreak
Going to the gym is about staying healthy, and local gyms want to keep it that way. → Read More
Santa Maria looks to expand landfill
While it is still operational for some time to come, the city is looking at expanding. → Read More
Declining student enrollment has Paso Robles school district considering layoffs
Declining enrollment in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District means hard decisions will have to be made. → Read More
Three candidates vying for Santa Barbara County's 3rd District supervisor seat
The race is on to see who will be Santa Barbara County's next 3rd District supervisor. → Read More
Local travel agents seeing minimal travel cancellations due to coronavirus
According to San Luis Obispo County Public Health officials, there should be no reason to cancel travel plans to countries without any coronavirus alerts. → Read More
As CA hunting licenses decline, lawmaker proposes free hunting days
In an effort to keep the sport alive, one California law maker has introduced a bill that would require the department of fish and wildlife to offer two free hunting days a year for non-licensed hunters. → Read More
Proposed bill could help people disqualified for jobs because of medical marijuana use
California Assemblyman Rob Bonta proposed the bill that would require employers to accommodate their employees and job applicants who use marijuana products for medical reasons. → Read More
Lompoc police and fire departments request funding for upgrades
The Lompoc police and fire departments are asking the city for money to make some upgrades. → Read More
Paso Robles school district re-evaluates bus service
While reducing services will save the district money, they say they simply do not have enough drivers to fulfill the high demand. → Read More
SLO residents worry about driver confusion over new pedestrian hybrid beacon
The intersection of Ferrini Road and Foothill Boulevard in San Luis Obispo is a busy one, which is why Jonathan Roberts was one of the many residents that brought safety concerns for pedestrians and bicyclists to the city. → Read More
Community mourns parents killed in Goleta hit-and-run
Adolfo Corral and Mary Jane Becerra Corral went for a walk Sunday evening in Goleta but never made it home. → Read More
Tuesday's SLO city council meeting covered e-cigarettes, granny units, and salary increases
Tuesday night was a busy night for the San Luis Obispo City Council. → Read More
Santa Barbara County firefighters learn how to aid injured pets
Santa Barbara County firefighters are going through a series of workshops teaching them how to handle and help injured pets and animals. "Anything from the basics of assessing a pet's health at the given time and then to providing things like fluid and CPR and wound treatment. It just helps bridge that gap that otherwise a pet might suffer or even die in an emergency situation," said Isabelle… → Read More
CA senator wants to increase age to be prosecuted as an adult
According to California Senator Nancy Skinner, 18 and 19-year-olds may not be mature enough to be put behind bars if they commit a crime. → Read More