Paso Robles News|Sunday, May 17, 2026

Opinion

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

The job you don’t see – Most people see the council meetings twice a month. That’s the visible part. About 90% of the job happens […]Full Article

Op-ed: How smart are we?

– Thirty years after Kristin Smart vanished from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, investigators are still searching for her remains. Her killer, Paul Flores, is […]Full Article

Retired superintendent addresses academic standards, expectations in schools

Column: Volunteer to help our kids

– Like many school superintendents, when I became frustrated with my job, the best cure was to visit a kindergarten or a first-grade classroom. Especially […]Full Article

Letter: Please consider school board, city council service

– Healthy communities depend on citizens who are willing to show up, pay attention, and take responsibility for local leadership. Right now, we are facing […]Full Article

Letter: Wine Country Theater has done it again!

To the editor, – I enjoyed the matinee of “And the Winner Is” in downtown Paso Robles on Sunday. What a great production, with laughs […]Full Article

Column: Will you marry me? If so, sign here

By Teresa J. Rhyne, Esq., – I recently read an article in a national magazine that reported young, engaged couples now embrace pre-nuptial agreements. Man, […]Full Article

Op-ed: Affordable homes, stronger community

– I’ll be honest — it’s been a long time since I rented or bought my first home. Like many in our community, I’m somewhat […]Full Article

Column: The saga of Paso’s pool

– I was pleased to attend the recent grand opening of the new high school pool. While not as elaborate or complex as originally envisioned, […]Full Article

Letter: Tax dollars should be investing in our future, not fueling a war

To the editor, – As a resident of Templeton, I am deeply alarmed by the Pentagon’s recent request for $200 billion to fund the ongoing […]Full Article