Crime

Update: Nicholas Ron Jr. sentenced for murder of Trevon Perry

Update posted June 22, 2022: Ron has been sentenced to 28 years to life in prison – San Luis Obispo County District attorney Dan ... Full article

Paso Robles arrest logs for June 12-20

Weekly arrest logs from the Paso Robles Police Department On June 12, Jeffrey Allan Walsh Sr., 55, of Paso Robles, was arrested at the ...

Auction yields $115,540 for company victimized by embezzlement

Money will go to local construction company for restitution – The San Luis Obispo County’s District Attorney’s Office recently secured the services of SLOCAL Estate ...

Entertainment

Shakespeare Festival returning to SLO with ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’

Cyrano de Bergerac is a ‘romantic swashbuckling tale of love, honor, friendship, and panache’ – The public is invited to pack a picnic, dust ... Full article

National anthem singers wanted for Mid-State Fair concerts

Applications due by Friday, July 1 – The California Mid-State Fair has announced that applications are being accepted for national anthem singers. Each year ...

Margarita Adventures launches new tours

Company launches summer sunset ziplining plus new nature, wildlife tours – Margarita Adventures is launching new sunset zipline tours along with a suite of ...

Wine

Halter Ranch announces acquisition of EOS estate property

Sale includes the 11,000-square-foot winery/hospitality center and 8.5-acre estate – Halter Ranch Vineyard and Winery recently announced the purchase of the EOS Estate property ... Full article

Mid-State Fair releases commercial competition results

Results announced from wine, spirits, and vinegar competitions – The California Mid-State Fair has announced the winners of the 20th Annual Central Coast Wine ...

Brecon Estate wines win multiple awards in recent shows

Winery shows at Sunset International Wine Competition, California State Fair, Pacific Rim Wine Competition – Brecon Estate Winery recently received 95+, Double Gold for ...

Region

Report: Paso Robles becoming world-class tourism destination

‘Tourism industry here is virtually exploding with growth and investment’ reports Bakersfield Californian – The Bakersfield Californian this week released a story about Paso ... Full article

Groundbreaking held for new affordable housing project

Local nonprofit endeavors to ‘make dent in the housing crisis’ – On June 15, People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest ...

Death investigation underway after body washes ashore

Body appears to be a white male with numerous tattoos, according to authorities – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office this week released ...

State

CalMatters: California tax relief – What’s in the tentative deal?

Three-tier program would benefit an estimated 17.4 million California taxpayers – Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have reached a tentative agreement to provide ... Full article

State recovers $1.1 billion in unemployment insurance funds

More investigations, recoveries expected – The California Employment Development Department (EDD) this week announced it has recovered $1.1 billion in unemployment insurance funds. The ...

Opinion

Legal column: Attorney shares tips for passing down inheritances

Local attorney Teresa J. Rhyne By Teresa J. Rhyne – Warren Buffett ... Full article

Opinion: Why does it take so long to process remaining ballots?

County Clerk-Recorder has until July 7 to conclude the canvass, certify the ...

Letter: SLO League of Women Voters celebrates 60 years

To the editor, The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo ...

Obituaries

Obituary of Renee Mitchell, 64

Angela Renee Mitchell March 5, 1958 – May 2, 2022 – It ... Full article

Death notices for June 16-18

North County death notices – North County death notices for June 16-18. ...

Top Stories

Heat advisory to go into effect Sunday morning

High temperatures ranging from 95 to 107 are expected in North County – A heat advisory will go into effect for San Luis Obispo ... Full article

Reminder: All fireworks prohibited in City of Paso Robles

Officials to use aerial devices this year to help pinpoint locations where fireworks are being used – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would ...

Crews extinguish early-morning vegetation fire

Cause of the fire was determined to be from an unattended fire within a homeless encampment – At approximately 1:40 a.m. Wednesday morning, Paso ...

City council honors retiring airport manager

Highlights from June 21 Paso Robles City Council Meeting – Highlights from the Paso Robles City Council meeting held on June 21, as sent ...

Local author’s book named ‘one of the best indie books of 2022’

The winners and finalists will be honored June 24 at a gala event at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC – The Independent Book ...

Local grad headed to Princeton University

Ivy league is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States – Malia Gaviola is packing up to go to Princeton, New ...

COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available locally for children under five

Children can get vaccine protection at pediatricians’ offices, public health clinics, and some pharmacies – San Luis Obispo County children under the age of ...

Person found face-down in Lake Nacimiento revived by bystanders

Cal Fire San Luis Obispo responds to incident Sunday – On Sunday shortly after noon, Cal Fire SLO tweeted about an incident that had ...

Community

Community turns out for first-ever Paso Pride event

‘We want to create a space where we can all get together and have fun’ says organizer – Downtown City Park was the Friday ... Full article

Local students represent California at national Skills USA conference

Malia Gaviola awarded first in the nation, gold medal, in job interview – Four Paso Robles High School students represented the state of California and ...

‘The Real Adventures of Gingerbread Man’ show coming to the library

Free admission tickets available 30 minutes prior to the program – Pyjama Drama will present “The Real Adventures of Gingerbread Man” show for kids ...

Youth arts center partners with The Idea Project for ‘Discovery Day’

Event coming to the youth arts facility Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – The Paso Robles Youth Arts Center has ...

Looking Back to 1940: City purchases land for airport, county considers funding for improvements

Excerpts from Wednesday, June 19, 1940, Paso Robles Journal: City purchases 161-acre tract for local airport Paso Robles now possesses a municipal airport. City ...

City shares tips for upcoming 4th of July celebration

Tips include traffic flow, parking information – The 2022 Fourth of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park happens on Monday, July 4 and the ...

Business

Cal Poly professor: Rising interest rates could eventually lower housing prices

Initially will make housing even more unaffordable to Americans now unable to buy – While the Federal Reserve’s actions to increase interest rates have ... Full article

Local imaging centers unveil new name, signage

New signage intended to help patients with seamless coordination of care – San Luis Obispo County residents may have noticed new signs recently at ...

Grant funding available to nonprofits serving San Luis Obispo County

The Community Foundation now accepting online applications for its 2022 grant cycle – The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is now accepting applications ...

Paso Robles Main Street Association re-accredited in national program

Local programs that meet rigorous national performance standards accredited by Main Street America – The Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association has once again ...

Best pet shops and feed stores in Paso Robles

– Looking for pet shops and feed stores Paso Robles? Well, look no further because no matter if your animals have two legs or ...

Politics

Processing of ballots continues in San Luis Obispo

Over 24,000 ballots left to be processed – The processing of vote by mail ballots began on May 9 and will continue through July ... Full article

City announces filing period dates for candidates in November election

Candidate packets available beginning July 18; deadline for filing nomination papers is Aug. 7 – On Nov. 8, Paso Robles residents will have the ...

Council approves changes to short-term rental ordinance

Highlights from Paso Robles City Council Meeting – Highlights from the Paso Robles City Council meeting held on June 7, as sent by the ...

Resolution introduced to name overpass after Det. Luca Benedetti

Detective Luca Benedetti was killed in the line of duty in 2021 – This week, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) announced that he ...

Sports

Pickleball 101 classes offered at Centennial Park courts

Sunday classes are designed for beginner players of all ages – All ages “Pickleball 101” classes are offered at Centennial Park in Paso Robles ... Full article

Local youths heading for Junior Rodeo National Finals

– Local youth of the junior high rodeo team are headed to the 2022 National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) in Perry, Georgia, June ...

Atascadero

Atascadero theater changes management

New management hopes to re-open as ‘Colony Cinemas’ next Wednesday – Atascadero’s downtown theatre in Colony Square shopping center will soon be operated by ... Full article

Atascadero Juneteenth celebration is today at Colony Park

Family-friendly event will include roller skating, food trucks, music –  Atascadero’s first Juneteenth celebration joins together with SLO Roll for a free family event ...

Templeton

Scholarships help Templeton youth participate in sports, recreation

Community encouraged to make a donation to scholarship fund – The Templeton Recreation Foundation (TRF) has created a scholarship program to fund participation by ... Full article

Templeton Beer Run returns July 9

Registration is $50 from now until July 7 – The Templeton REC Foundation and Templeton Recreation Department are hosting the 6th Annual Templeton 5K ...

Paso Robles History

Looking Back to 1940: City purchases land for airport, county considers funding for improvements

Excerpts from Wednesday, June 19, 1940, Paso Robles Journal: City purchases 161-acre ... Full article

Looking Back to 1959: Five cars wrecked, Camp Roberts adds 6500 troops

Excerpts from Wednesday, June 17, 1959 The Paso Robles Journal: Weekend crash ...

Looking Back to 1904: Seven students graduate from Paso Robles High School

Excerpts from Saturday, June 4, 1904, Paso Robles Record: Graduating exercises, Paso ...

Best of  Paso Robles

Best pet shops and feed stores in Paso Robles

– Looking for pet shops and feed stores Paso Robles? Well, look ... Full article

Best summer camps for kids in Paso Robles

Paso Robles summer camps for kids – Most parents like to plan ...

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