Paso Robles Police arrest records for Oct. 10-17

Weekly arrest logs from the Paso Robles Police Department On Oct. 10, Johan Ojeda, 23, of Paso Robles, was arrested in Paso Robles for ... Full article

Update: Local bookkeeper sentenced to 10 years for embezzlement

Update posted Oct. 14 Mankins was a bookkeeper for Rick Machado Livestock from 2007 through 2017 – District Attorney Dan Dow has announced that ...

Paso Robles Police arrest records for Oct. 3-10

Weekly arrest logs from the Paso Robles Police Department On Oct. 3, Lorenzo Armando Rodriguez Gonzalez, 42, of Paso Robles, was arrested near the ...

Entertainment

Sensorio fundraiser supports children with cancer and local food bank

Portion of tickets on Nov. 21 will go to two local charities – Visitors planning to experience Bruce Munro: Field of Light at Sensorio ... Full article

Paderewski Festival announces 2021 Gala Concert

The Gala Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Cass Winery – The 2021 Paderewski Festival returns to ...

Templeton Drama to present ‘Our Town’

Our Town explores topics of life, love, and the human spirit – Templeton High School Theatre Arts will present Our Town, a powerful play ...

Wine

Bianchi Winery hosting Halloween Costume Party

–A message from Bianchi Winery– Halloween fun is back in Paso wine country – All Hallows Eve is rising from the ashes of lock ... Full article

Fire insurance reform coming to county wineries and agriculture businesses

Wildfire insurance reforms to expand coverage, force insurers to recognize fire prevention efforts by property owners – Fire insurance reform is coming to San ...

Via Vega Vineyard and Winery honors Dia de los Muertos tradition

Bring mementos to celebrate the memories of loved ones –October is always festive at Via Vega Winery In Paso Robles. There is the beauty ...

Region

Highway 46 East resurfacing happening this week near Paso Robles

One lane in each direction will remain open during this roadwork – A resurfacing of Highway 46 East from Geneseo Road to Almond Drive ... Full article

Update: Alisal Fire nears full containment

Update posted Oct. 19: Fire is 93-percent contained as of Tuesday morning – The Alisal Fire burning in Northern Santa Barbara County is now ...

Threat assessment training to take place in San Luis Obispo County

Behavioral Health Assessment Response Project (B-HARP) & County of San Luis Obispo to provide training and tools to prevent youth violence – On October ...

State

Governor signs legislation designed to help communities in rural California

Multiple new laws signed, money allocated – Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted new legislation supporting access to key outdoor activities and major investments in ... Full article

Governor proclaims state of emergency to assist response to Southern California oil spill

Oil spill originated in federal waters – Moving to protect public health and the environment, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency ...

Opinion

Letter: School board’s public comment process actively discourages engagement

To the editor, Change public comment to elicit meaningful community engagement –Over ... Full article

Letter to the editor: Victorian Showcase should not be canceled again

To the editor, As a long-time resident of Vine Street, I vehemently ...

Column: Understanding ‘legalease’

Column by Teresa J. Rhyne – All occupations have their own industry-speak, ...

Obituaries

Obituary for ChrisAnne Parras, 57

Celebration of life will be held Oct. 23 in Redondo Beach – ... Full article

Obituary of Leah Rae Cushman, 84

No date has been set for a memorial – Leah Rae Cushman ...

Top Stories

Update: More than 1,000 local students absent on day of statewide school walkout

Walkout protests mandatory COVID-19 vaccination –The Paso Robles Unified School District reported on Monday afternoon that about 1,000 students more than usual were absent ... Full article

Cooler weather in the forecast this week, possibility of rain in the future

Forecast predicts 50-percent chance of rain on Sunday – Cooler temperatures are in the forecast this week for Paso Robles, according to Weather Underground. ...

Art in the Park attracts hundreds of visitors to downtown Paso Robles

Two-day festival attracts vendors and visitors from far and wide – Paso Robles “Art in the Park” attracted hundreds of visitors Saturday to Downtown ...

Overnight fire in Salinas Riverbed extinguished

Smoke still in the riverbed and around Paso Robles Saturday morning –On Friday night, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vegetation ...

Health officials report four more COVID-19 deaths, drop in cases

13 residents currently in the ICU – Four more San Luis Obispo County residents, ranging in age from their 50s to 80s, have died ...

Total value of SLO County properties exceeds $62.7 billion, tax report shows

–The San Luis Obispo County Tax Assessor’s Office this week released its 2020-2021 Annual Report. The report shows 174,000 taxable parcels in the county ...

67-year-old time capsule opened in Paso Robles

Box preserved old pictures of boys school, newspapers, and business cards – Thursday morning, California State Corrections officials opened a 67-year-old time capsule installed ...

Community organizations support local teachers as they negotiate pay raise

Organizations to make their voices heard at upcoming school board meeting – Community organizations led by Paso People’s Action and Mujeres de Acción today ...

Community

SLO County Farm Bureau Women having North County yard sale for scholarships

Group gives up to four $1000 scholarships annually to students who plan to major in agriculture and related fields – On Saturday, Oct. 23, ... Full article

Trinity Lutheran Church celebrating 100 years in Paso Robles

Special service and brunch celebrates a century in Paso Robles – On Sunday, Oct. 24, Trinity Lutheran Church will celebrate 100 years as a ...

Ceramic amphora made at Paso Robles Carnegie Museum

Amphora was made as part of a new history of wine exhibit introduced at the museum – Los Osos-based potter Scott Semple threw a ...

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Velvet

Velvet is 6-years-old and available for adoption from Woods Humane in San Luis Obispo – The Adoptable Pet of the Week this week is ...

Gala Center criticizes handling of high school pride flag incident

Gala Center releases statement on pride flag incident at Paso Robles High School – The following is a statement from the Gala Pride and ...

Community assistance needed for Christmas care packages

United Way of San Luis Obispo County in need of financial assistance for project – For the past 24 years, on Christmas Day, the ...

Business

Businesses: Reach new customers around Lake Nacimiento

–A message from Access Publishing– Heritage Ranch and Oak Shores directories being published –Access Publishing is getting ready to print two niche business directories ... Full article

Best Western Plus Black Oak recognized with national brand award

Best Western Plus Black Oak is one of only 69 hotels out of approximately 2,100 properties in North America to receive this award –The ...

Best moving companies in Paso Robles

Moving companies in Paso Robles and North County –Are you searching for moving companies in Paso Robles or North County? Well, whether you are ...

Coner Boaen promoted at Madrone Landscapes

New leadership focused on heightened client service and team training – Central Coast firm Madrone Landscapes recently promoted Coner Boaen to maintenance manager. Coner ...

Fire insurance reform coming to county wineries and agriculture businesses

Wildfire insurance reforms to expand coverage, force insurers to recognize fire prevention efforts by property owners – Fire insurance reform is coming to San ...

Politics

Board of supervisors chooses new county clerk-recorder

Eliana Cano, the current Santa Barbara County chief deputy clerk-recorder, chosen for the position – At the most recent San Luis Obispo County Board ... Full article

Community participation encouraged at upcoming short-term rental meeting

Public can attend in-person or watch on YouTube –The community is encouraged to participate in the second annual review of the City of Paso ...

Bill aims to remove barriers to citizenship

Legislation would bring federal immigration law in line with nationwide immigration reform efforts – U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representatives Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) ...

CalMatters: 770 new laws coming to California

Summary of recent bills passed and vetoed – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 770 new California laws and vetoed 66. Here’s a look at ...

Sports

Tigers beat the Eagles 35-19

Tigers hosted homecoming game in Morro Bay while SLO stadium undergoes remodel –The Templeton Eagles played the San Luis Obispo Tigers at a packed ... Full article

Bearcats beat Pioneer Valley Panthers 15-6 at homecoming game

Bearcats improve to 5-2, 2-0 in conference – The Paso Robles Bearcats beat the Pioneer Valley Panthers 15-6 Friday night at War Memorial Stadium. ...

Atascadero

Free live music and auction to benefit local church, veterans organization

Event happening Saturday, Nov. 6 – Atascadero United Methodist Church, located at 11605 El Camino Real in Atascadero, will host its annual auction fundraiser ... Full article

‘Zoo Boo’ at Charles Paddock returns Oct. 23

Gates open at 5 p.m and the fun continues until 8:30 p.m. – There will be Halloween fun for all ages as the Charles ...

Templeton

Templeton Drama to present ‘Our Town’

Our Town explores topics of life, love, and the human spirit – Templeton High School Theatre Arts will present Our Town, a powerful play ... Full article

Tigers beat the Eagles 35-19

Tigers hosted homecoming game in Morro Bay while SLO stadium undergoes remodel –The Templeton Eagles played the San Luis Obispo Tigers at a packed ...

Paso Robles History