County Roundup

Templeton

A full overnight closure of Highway 101 at Vineyard Drive planned for this week has been postponed, Caltrans announced Monday.

The closure had been planned from 11 p. m. to 5 a. m. Monday through Thursday nights this week. But crews were not ready to carry out the full closure this week, a Caltrans spokesman said.

Caltrans reports there will be lane closures—but not full highway closures—two nights this week, starting at 10 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday and lasting through 5 a. m. the following mornings.

The full overnight closures now are expected to happen next week. More details are expected in the next few days on exactly when the closures will happen.

Signs will be posted to advise motorists of these closures.

The county is leading the project to widen the Vineyard overcrossing and install signals at the ramps. The project is expected to be completed in early 2010.

—Tribune staff report

Paso Robles

Five free stage acts for this year’s California Mid- State Fair were announced Monday.

All of the acts will appear on the Fort Frontier Stage, where entertainment is free with admission to the fair. Performances for each group are scheduled for 6:30 and 8:30 p. m. The acts are:

• Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet, July 25;

• Bo Bice, runner-up on Season 4 of “American Idol,” July 28;

• Christian hard rock band Skillet, July 30;

• Classic rockers Grand Funk Railroad, July 31; and

• Gary Lewis and The Playboys, Aug. 2.

—Leah Etling

Paso Robles

A mobile blood drive is planned at the Paso Robles Public Safety Center, 10th and Park streets, from 2 p. m. to 6 p. m. today.

Blood donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health the day of the donation.

A Tri-Counties Blood Bank donor card, driver’s license, passport, Social Security card, birth certificate or other suitable photo ID is required.

Snacks and beverages will be served.

To schedule an appointment, contact Paso Robles Police Department Community Services Office at 237-4086.

—Tribune staff report