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THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2022
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Spectacular Fourth of July on the Central Coast
Cano Outlines Process of Vote Counting The primary election will officially be certified on July 7 By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
People from near and far, young and old lined Main Street in Templeton wearing red, white, and blue for the Annual Fourth of July Parade, led by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff and hosted by the Templeton Rotary. Photo by Rick Evans
From North County to the coast, there was freedom and fun all around By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Independence Day was filled with red, white, and blue from the northern part of the county all the way to the
coast this Monday. For many, the day’s festivities started with a pancake breakfast in Templeton or Avila Beach. But some dedicated celebrators, their day started at 4 a.m. building immaculate sand castles in Cayucos, an over-30-year tradition coming back for the first time in two years. Close to 20 sculptures were created this year, compared to over 30 in 2019. Then around 11 a.m., the county’s traditional parades were
underway. In Avila Beach, their annual Doggie Parade took place. Adorable pups dressed in their patriotic best down the promenade. In Cayucos, there was plenty to see, from the sand castle sculptures to their first official parade since the pandemic, featuring roughly 44 floats through the center of town. The day finished with a bang, watching the fireworks show off the pier even amidst the heavy fog.
Morro Bay hosted a Family Fun Day at Tidelands Park that included a kid’s carnival, a magic show, music, and the First Annual Red, White, and Blue Bike Parade, which was a huge success. Thousands flocked to Pismo Beach over the weekend, ready to celebrate a beachside Fourth of July. The weekend concluded with a spectacular firework show at dusk. Cambria’s old-fashioned
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Fourth of July Festivities started mid-morning in Shamel Park. Unfortunately, due to overcast weather, their fireworks show was canceled. In Templeton, it was the definition of Small Town USA. Tractors, horses, and floats made their way down Main Street, which was lined with people decked out in red, white, and blue. “It’s a typical hometown CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County will officially wrap up its count of the primary election on Thursday, July 7. Paso Robles Press spoke with San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano about the counting process following election day. While California’s voter turnout was lower than in years past, according to Cano, San Luis Obispo County had a higher voter turnout compared to about two-thirds of the state’s counties. Cano also talked about the CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
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California Gunowners Uneasy After DOJ Data Breach A breach in the Firearms Dashboard Portal released viable personal information By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
CALIFORNIA — Gun owners across California are feeling concerned after a data breach of the Firearms Dashboard Portal released viable personal information. On June 27, the Firearms Dashboard Portal was breached, exposing the personal information of individuals who were granted or denied a concealed and carry weapons (CCW ) permit between 2011 and 2021. Information exposed included names, date of birth, gender, race, driver’s license number, addresses, and criminal history. Art Bridger, owner of Bridge Sportsman Center in Paso Robles, has heard concerns from customers on the breach.
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“A lot of them are concerned about people knowing their private business,” said Bridge. According to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation social security numbers or any financial information were not disclosed as a result of this event. However, data from the following dashboards were also impacted: Assault Weapon Registry, Handguns Certified for Sale, Dealer Record of Sale, Firearm Safety Certificate, and Gun Don McGeorge is the 2022 Paso Robles Area Historical Society and Museum’s Volunteer of the Year. Photo by Camille DeVaul Violence Restraining Order dashboards. The DOJ is investigating the extent to which any personally Don McGeorge has Museum’s (PRAHS) Volun- PRAHS since 2009. identifiable information could McGeorge started out on been a volunteer at teer of the Year. McGeorge grew up in Paso the board of directors for have been exposed from those dashboards and will report the historical society Robles after moving to the area the historical society, but his additional information as soon over 10 years with his family at 10 years old. neighbor soon convinced him as confirmed. At the same time, another to join as a docent. After one By CAMILLE DEVAUL PRAHS volunteer, Terry visit to the museum, located In a recent statement, Attorney camille@pasoroblespress.com Minshull had also moved to in the Carnegie Library at the General Rob Bonta said, “This unauthorized release of personal Paso Robles. The two eventu- center of Paso Robles City information is unacceptable and Park, McGeorge was hooked. PASO ROBLES — On ally became lifelong friends. falls far short of my expectations June 23, Don McGeorge was “I love Paso Robles “I love this town. It’s my for this department.” announced as the Paso Robles history,” says McGeorge, favorite town that I’ve ever CONTINUED ON PAGE A15 Area Historical Society and who had been volunteering at been in ... But I learned so
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much since I’ve worked here,” said McGeorge. The tales of Jesse James in Paso Robles is one of McGeorge’s favorite pieces of the city’s history. He enjoys taking people around the museum and sharing what he knows of the city’s deep roots and stories. McGeorge was announced as Volunteer of the Year at the CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
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