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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 17-54

Falcon 9 Block 5 | NROL-179

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Discounted carnival wristbands available at visitor’s center through July 3

Summer is heating up, and so is the excitement for the California Mid-State Fair! If you're planning to hit the carnival midway, here's a smart local tip: discounted one-day unlimited ride wristbands are now on sale at the Paso Robles Visitor Center through July 3. It's the perfect way to enjoy all the thrills without the full price tag — and a great excuse to stop by the visitor center for insider tips on fair week. This is a classic Paso Robles tradition, and grabbing your wristband early not only saves money but also helps you skip the long ticket lines during the fair. Thanks to Paso Robles Daily News for sharing this helpful heads-up. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is one of those small moves that makes fair season even sweeter.

Five Ways Media Mergers Make Your Life Worse

We all love our streaming services and local news, but have you noticed your options shrinking? A recent piece in the Santa Barbara Independent breaks down how media mergers quietly make life worse for us here on the Central Coast. When big corporations gobble up local outlets, we lose diverse voices, see higher prices, and get less relevant coverage. Think about it: fewer independent stations means less spotlight on our local issues, from housing to beach access. It's easy to ignore the corporate shuffle, but it hits close to home. The next time you wonder why your favorite local show got canceled or your cable bill jumped, look at who's holding the remote. We need to support our local media, like the Independent, to keep our community stories alive. Stay informed, 805.

Correction 

Hey Atascadero, we've got a quick correction to pass along from our friends at New Times SLO. In last week's election coverage, a fundraising number for the 2nd District supervisor race was reported incorrectly. Michael Erin Woody actually raised $56,106—not the higher amount previously stated. New Times has since set the record straight. It's a small but important fix, especially in a tight local race where every dollar and every fact matters. With the outcome still too close to call, accurate reporting helps us all stay informed as voters. Props to New Times for owning the mistake—transparency like this keeps our community trust strong.