Crime

Court orders convicted child sex trafficker to pay more than $450,000 to survivor

Restitution order recognizes lasting psychological harm of child sexual abuse – A San Luis Obispo County judge has ordered Joshua Diante Murphy, 32, to ... Full article

Jury convicts man of sexually abusing three children, raping woman

Jury finds man guilty on all 24 counts after 19-day trial – A San Luis Obispo County jury has convicted Jose Manuel Venturagarcia, 33, ...

Paso Robles Police arrest reports for Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Weekly arrest logs from the Paso Robles Police Department – The following arrests were reported by the Paso Robles Police Department from Oct. 25 ...

Entertainment

Youth Arts Center to celebrate remodel with Holiday Jam Dec. 6

Event will feature student performances, art, food, and raffle prizes – The Paso Robles Youth Arts Center will host Holiday Jam: Bringing it Home ... Full article

Studios on the Park opens ‘Handcrafted for the Holidays’ showcase Nov. 7

Opening reception set for First Saturday with live music – Studios on the Park in Paso Robles is bringing back “Handcrafted for the Holidays,” ...

Dance foundation to celebrate 30 years of ‘The Nutcracker’ at Spanos Theatre

Tickets on sale for three performances Dec. 4-6 in San Luis Obispo – North County Dance Foundation has tickets on sale for the 30th ...

Wine

Pleasant Valley Wine Trail launches Cans for Cabs food drive

Wineries collect canned and non-perishable food for Loaves & Fishes through Nov. 22 – The Pleasant Valley Wine Trail and Hartley Farms are collecting ... Full article

Pleasant Valley Wine Trail donates $35,000 for Cuesta scholarships

Trail wineries collecting food for Loaves and Fishes through Nov. 22 – The Pleasant Valley Wine Trail Scholarship Fund has donated $35,000 to the ...

Witches take over Eberle Winery’s caves for special Halloween tasting

Staff dress up and decorate for Oct. 31 celebration in the winery’s caves – Eberle Winery in Paso Robles held a Halloween event in ...

Region

County accepts first $8.3 million PG&E payment for Diablo Canyon communities

Funds make up for lost community revenue; 2028–2030 gaps remain unresolved – San Luis Obispo County has officially accepted the first of two $8.3 ... Full article

District attorney seeks director for Victim Witness Assistance Center

Applications for the director position are due Nov. 8 – The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is recruiting a director to lead ...

Veterans museum may close for months during county air conditioning project

Volunteer-run museum launches $20,000 fund to protect collections and reopen – The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum in San Luis Obispo may temporarily close ...

State

Coastal Commission opens art and poetry contest for K-12 students

Entries due Jan. 28; winners receive gift certificates and aquarium tickets – The California Coastal Commission is accepting entries for its California Coastal Art ... Full article

California designates Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day

The date was chosen in connection with Parton’s song ‘9 to 5’ – Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Sept. 20 establishing Sept. 25 as ...

Opinion

Letter: Measure G-26 $205 million bond is the first step in the $429 million facilities master plan

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District’s (PRJUSD) 2030 Vision Facilities Master Plan ... Full article

Letter: Bausch listens, does his homework, stands his ground

Dear Editor, – As a District 2 resident, business owner, and someone ...

Letter: Why your vote for Bob Simoni matters

To the editor, – We moved to the Central Coast in 2023 ...

Obituaries

Obituary: Manuel T. Larralde, 88

Paso Robles resident since the early 1970s retired from PG&E – Manuel ... Full article

Death notices for Oct. 10 – Oct. 27

North County death notices from Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home and Chapel of the ...

Top Stories

Frankel extends lead in mayoral race; Measure G-26 still short in latest results

Editor’s note: The latest unofficial results released by the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office are from 4:55 p.m. Nov. 5. The county expects ... Full article

Overnight lane restrictions planned Nov. 12-13 on Niblick Bridge

Creston Road and west side street projects continue next week – Overnight lane restrictions are planned on Niblick Bridge from 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. ...

Warm, dry weekend ahead for Paso Robles, showers possible next Friday

Sunny Saturday expected with a high of 82 degrees – Paso Robles can expect a warm, dry weekend with highs in the low 80s, ...

Paso Robles school district graduation rate rises to 94.5%

District reports highest rate in six years, 6.4 points above statewide rate – The graduation rate at the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District ...

Police arrest man accused of stealing car, injuring bystander at Event Center

Suspect taken into custody near Pismo Beach after pursuit on Highway 101 – Officers from the Paso Robles Police Department responded shortly after 9 ...

Frankel leads Paso Robles mayor’s race; Measure G-26 trailing in early results

Editor’s note: The most recent unofficial results released by the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office are from 1:47 a.m. Nov. 4. The county ...

School district leaders respond to credit card allegations, hire independent investigator

Board president and superintendent say expenses were within approved budgets and audited – Paso Robles Joint Unified School District leaders on Monday released statements ...

Mid-State Fair picks ‘Hay Days of Summer’ theme for 2027

Theme celebrates farmers, ranchers, and agricultural traditions – The California Mid-State Fair has chosen “Hay Days of Summer” as the theme for its 2027 ...

Community

St. James Episcopal Church welcomes Rev. Peter Ackerman as new rector

Priest with Hollywood roots arrives from Maryland – St. James Episcopal Church in Paso Robles has welcomed the Rev. Peter Ackerman as its new ... Full article

Local author Sally Dallas releases fifth novel, ‘Curse of the Gold Falcon’

Historical mystery set in 1938 Cairo will be formally released at a December book signing – Local fiction author Sally Dallas has released her ...

Master Gardeners to host free winter pruning workshop Nov. 14 at Centennial Park

Free workshop covers pruning fruit trees, roses and shrubs, plus cover cropping – The UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County will host ...

Recycling Ambassadors sought for Cambria Christmas Market

Volunteers receive a free ticket to return to the market – The Integrated Waste Management Authority is seeking volunteers for its Recycling Ambassadors Program ...

New free Christmas party for kids planned at Park Cinemas

Free event for kids includes toy, movie selection and Children’s Museum pass – Paso Robles will host a new Christmas event for children, Santa’s ...

Sierra Vista Hospital to open six private pediatric rooms

Pediatric unit to relocate within two months, ahead of respiratory illness season – Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo is preparing to ...

Business

Businesses: Are you getting your share of the $2.37 billion spent by tourists in SLO County?

It’s time to advertise in SLO County Visitors Guide and reach more tourists – Tourism keeps our communities economically vibrant and growing. San Luis ... Full article

Staviary restaurant opens in downtown Paso Robles

Family-owned restaurant from Chef Rachel Ponce and brewmaster Eric Ponce serves lunch and dinner Wednesday through Saturday – Staviary, a family-owned restaurant created by ...

Women’s Business Centers to honor founding leaders at 20th anniversary awards

Anita Robinson and Elizabeth ‘Biz’ Steinberg to receive inaugural Legacy Leaders Awards Nov. 5 – Mission Community Services Corp. will mark 20 years of ...

Sold-out tourism summit draws more than 300 to Madonna Expo Center

Visit SLO CAL event focused on the long-term impact of tourism – Visit SLO CAL, the destination marketing and management organization for San Luis ...

Wake Up Paso to feature Mayor Hamon’s farewell address

Mayor’s farewell headlines Nov. 4 chamber breakfast – Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon will deliver his farewell address to the community at the next ...

Politics

Frankel leads Paso Robles mayor’s race; Measure G-26 trailing in early results

Editor’s note: The most recent unofficial results released by the San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office are from 1:47 a.m. Nov. 4. The county ... Full article

County declines federal demand to set aside 63 ballots

County Counsel says list lacked individualized evidence of ineligibility – The County of San Luis Obispo formally denied a U.S. Department of Justice demand ...

City council to rededicate renovated chamber, hear capital projects report tonight

Council also to adopt CalPERS cost-sharing ordinance on second reading – The Paso Robles City Council will hold a ribbon-cutting for its newly renovated ...

County supervisors to consider $16.7 million in Diablo Canyon funding Tuesday

– The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 9 a.m. in the board chambers at the Katcho Achadjian ...

Sports

Bearcats sports score roundup for week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1

– Each week, the Paso Robles Daily News creates this roundup of the scores for Paso Robles High School varsity sports. Below are last ... Full article

Paso Robles girls flag football wins CIF playoff opener over Mission College Prep

Bearcats travel to Santa Ynez for Thursday quarterfinal – The Paso Robles High School girls flag football team opened the CIF Central Section Division ...

Atascadero

Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11 at Faces of Freedom Memorial

Ceremony to include flyover, Quilts of Valor presentations, and Distinguished Veteran of the Year awards – The Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation will host its ... Full article

Atascadero Printery to host Dracula night, seeks performers for talent weekend

Performers of all ages invited to apply for Press Play! Community Talent Weekend in November – The Atascadero Printery Foundation will host an evening ...

Templeton

Last chance to get your business on the new Templeton Area Map

Only a few spots remain on the 10,000-copy glossy map – Local businesses have one last chance to reserve advertising space on the annual ... Full article

Touring company brings interactive ‘Cinderella’ to TPAC Oct. 3

Audiences invited to cheer the heroes and boo the villains in British panto tradition – The Templeton Performing Arts Center will host two performances ...

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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