Crime

Deputies seize ‘homemade incendiary devices’ after two-hour standoff

– San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a San Luis Obispo man Friday morning after a barricade incident at a residence in ... Full article

Judge sentences former probation officer in $169,000 embezzlement case

– San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced that former San Luis Obispo County Deputy Probation Officer Fallyn Sierra Rollins, 32, has ...

Police ask public to help identify theft suspects

– The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two people suspected of stealing a wallet and cell phone ...

Entertainment

Mini Nova kicks off Paso Robles summer concerts

Free weekly performances continue through Aug. 20 – Mini Nova will kick off the 2026 Paso Robles Concerts in the Park season on Thursday, ... Full article

Atascadero Community Band announces return of free summer concerts

Each concert will feature a different guest conductor from San Luis Obispo County – The Atascadero Community Band will begin its free summer concert ...

California Mid-State Fair announces Mission Square performers

New improv music show joins Mission Square schedule – The California Mid-State Fair has announced the 2026 Mission Square Stage lineup, featuring 12 nights ...

Wine

Paso Robles winery expands national distribution partnerships

Winery adds markets in Midwest, South, and Northeast – Hope Family Wines announced new distribution partnerships with Reyes Beverage Group, Southern Glazer’s Wine & ... Full article

Alta Colina employee receives Paso Robles tourism award

Award recognizes hospitality and visitor engagement – Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery received the Visitor Experience Award in the winery category ...

Wine industry foundation awards $30,000 in scholarships

Scholarship funding came from proceeds of virtual auction – Anadelia Esteban Galvez of Paso Robles High School; Emma Garrett of Atascadero High School; Kate ...

Region

Art festival returns to Morro Bay for holiday weekends this summer

Festival returns during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekends – The Morro Bay Art Association will host Art in the Park, an ... Full article

Metallic balloons can pose safety risks, warns PG&E

Past outages prompt reminder about power line hazards – Pacific Gas and Electric Company is reminding customers to secure helium-filled metallic balloons during graduation ...

Cultural burn may cause smoke near Cuesta Grade

Burn is part of a collaborative vegetation management effort – Community members may see smoke near Highway 101 and experience traffic delays near the ...

State

California State Parks launches annual photo contest

Visitors can submit photos through Aug. 1 – California State Parks has launched its second annual “Share Your Space” photo contest and is inviting ... Full article

California health officials warn against picking wild mushrooms amid poisonings, deaths

– California health officials are warning residents not to pick or eat wild mushrooms after a surge in poisonings linked to poisonous species growing ...

Opinion

Column: Why most councilmembers’ work happens beyond the council chambers

The job you don’t see – Most people see the council meetings ... Full article

Op-ed: How smart are we?

– Thirty years after Kristin Smart vanished from Cal Poly San Luis ...

Column: Volunteer to help our kids

– Like many school superintendents, when I became frustrated with my job, ...

Obituaries

Obituary of Jacqueline V. Humphrey McCoy, 62

– Jacqueline Vernae Humphrey McCoy, affectionately known as “Jackie,” departed this life ... Full article

Obituary of Sarah Lee McBride Mackey, 79

Sarah Lee McBride Mackey Sept. 27, 1946 – Nov. 19, 2025 – Born ...

Top Stories

Update: CHP releases identity of man killed in Highway 46 collision

Update posted June 8: – The California Highway Patrol has released information about a fatal head-on crash that occurred June 7 on Highway 46 ... Full article

Christian music artist joins California Mid-State Fair lineup

Tickets go on sale June 12 through the fair website – Phil Wickham will perform Sunday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chumash ...

Helitanker arrives at Paso Robles Air Attack Base for peak wildfire season response

– Firefighters in San Luis Obispo County have an additional resource available for wildfire response as a CH-47D Chinook helitanker has arrived at the ...

Discounted Mid-State Fair tickets available at Farm Supply stores

Fair opens July 15 with 12 days of events – Discounted daily admission tickets for the California Mid-State Fair are now available for purchase ...

Major-injury crash closes Highway 101 near San Miguel

Five vehicles involved in collision – A major-injury crash involving five vehicles closed both directions of Highway 101 near San Miguel on Sunday afternoon ...

Photos: Paso Robles High School celebrates Class of 2026

– Paso Robles High School celebrated its Class of 2026 during the school’s 130th commencement ceremony on June 5 at War Memorial Stadium. Family ...

Sinkhole forces closure of Niblick and Creston intersection

Road closures remain in effect until further notice – A sinkhole prompted the full closure of the intersection of Niblick Road and Creston Road ...

Fire and Emergency Services Department to conduct training burns at airport

Members of the public may notice light smoke in the area during the exercise – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services will conduct several ...

Community

Remaining spots available in summer youth camps at Cuesta College North Campus

Scholarships available for qualifying families attending North County Campus camps – Enrollment remains open for Cuesta College Community Programs’ College for Kids Junior Camps ... Full article

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Smarties

  Affectionate cat looks for a forever home – The Adoptable Pet of the Week this week is Smarties, a 7- to 10-year-old cat ...

Paso Robles library offers free summer lunches

Program offers free meals without registration – The Paso Robles City Library will offer free lunches this summer at four locations throughout Paso Robles ...

Templeton Library to host memoir reading and book signing with author

Former teacher to discuss family, loss, and belonging – Templeton Library will host author Jacque Gorelick for a free book signing on June 17 ...

Paso Lotus Club tours North County roads

Members traveled Nacimiento Lake Road before stopping for lunch – Members of the Paso Lotus Club gathered June 4 at the former Rite Aid ...

Paso Robles Rotary awards $121,550 in scholarships

Thirty students receive awards for higher education pursuits – The Paso Robles Rotary Club awarded $116,550 in scholarships to 29 graduating seniors from Paso ...

Business

Get your business on the new Atascadero Map

10,000 high-quality glossy maps distributed annually – Access Publishing is excited to announce the publication of a new and updated map of Atascadero. Local ... Full article

Paso Robles quilt designer releases anniversary book

Orange Dot Quilts owner plans July readings and signings – Quilt designer and business owner Dora Cary is marking the 10th anniversary of her ...

Solar and roofing company marks anniversary with donation campaign

  Funds will support the development of ECHO’s Balay Ko Family Resource Center – A.M. Sun Solar + Roofing is marking its 25th anniversary ...

Templeton Glass launches rebrand, earns international recognition

Family-owned company updates brand after more than 35 years – Templeton Glass, a Central Coast glass company, has launched a new brand identity as ...

Travel Paso honors tourism leaders at annual roundup

Awards honor leaders in tourism, lodging, dining, wineries, and visitor services – Travel Paso hosted its annual Tourism Round Up on May 7 at ...

Politics

San Miguel Community Services District announces three board openings

– The San Miguel Community Services District is seeking candidates to fill three seats on its Board of Directors in the Nov. 3 general ... Full article

North County polling places face staffing shortage

Elections Office seeks additional poll inspectors – The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office is seeking additional poll workers and inspectors ahead of Election ...

SLO County expands early voting options

Elections Office says in-person ballots will count on Election Night – The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office will open for early in-person voting ...

Dan Dow urges supervisors to restore, expand district attorney office staffing

Requested positions include an elder abuse prosecutor and victim witness advocate – San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow urged the San Luis ...

Sports

West Virginia beats Cal Poly at super regionals

– At the NCAA Baseball Super Regionals in Morgantown, it was all West Virginia. The fans were all in for the Mountaineers. Same for ... Full article

Former Bearcat Carson Turnquist takes the mound in Morgantown Super Regional

– Former Bearcat Carson Turnquist starts for Cal Poly as the Mustangs play for survival Saturday in the “best-of-three” West Virginia Super Regional. Friday, ...

Atascadero

Get your business on the new Atascadero Map

10,000 high-quality glossy maps distributed annually – Access Publishing is excited to announce the publication of a new and updated map of Atascadero. Local ... Full article

Atascadero to celebrate new Monarch habitat with ribbon cutting

Habitat provides refuge for butterflies and other pollinators – The City of Atascadero will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Monarch and Pollinator ...

Templeton

Templeton CHP office gains first female officer in decades

– The Templeton office of the California Highway Patrol has welcomed Officer Knight, the first female officer assigned to the office in nearly 20 ... Full article

Templeton Library launches summer reading program

Children ages 1-17 can track reading hours for prizes – Templeton Library will launch its Summer Reading Program, “Stars, Stripes and Stories,” on June ...

Paso Robles History

Museum features history of baseball in Paso Robles

Paso Robles History Museum hosting special event Friday – The Paso Robles ... Full article

New baseball exhibit open at Paso Robles History Museum

Memorabilia from Pittsburgh Pirates displayed – The Paso Robles History Museum has ...

James Dean’s last ride was along Highway 46 almost 70 years ago

Victims were taken to a Paso Robles hospital following the fatal accident ...

Best of  Paso Robles

Best Fire, Water, and Mold Restoration Services in Paso Robles

Best Fire, Water, and Mold Restoration Services on the Central Coast Selecting ... Full article

Best Plumbers in Paso Robles, CA (2026 Local Guide)

Finding a reliable plumber in Paso Robles can make all the difference ...

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