Paso Pops 2.13.2020

Don’t count on seeing fire works at Paso Pops this coming fourth of July. Unfortunately, the Paso Pops event has financial issues, so the event has been canceled for 2020. The event was put on by the Paderewski Festival. It was held at the Paso Robles Horse Park in 2018, then moved last year to…

Plastic Bag Ban 2.13.2020

The proposed ban on plastic bags, imposed by the Integrated Waste Management Authority is generating more discussion at grocery stores, restaurants and dry cleaners in the north county. Atascadero city councilman Charles Bourbeau voted for the proposal, although he asked the IWMA staff to investigate several issues facing north county businesses if it’s adopted. After…

Talk on the Block 2.13.2020

“Talk on the Block” returned to Atascadero Wednesday night. The city of Atascadero and chamber of commerce combining efforts to provide an opportunity for local citizens to meet with city officials in a casual atmosphere to discuss the issues facing the city. City manager Rachelle Rickard described city functions and the economic realities that the…

IWMA APPROVES BAN ON PLASTIC BAGS 2.12.2020

The Integrated Waste Management Authority board of directors approved a ban on many plastic bags in San Luis Obipso county, including those used at grocery and convenience stores! The board voted 9-4 yesterday afternoon to advise staff to develop a draft ordinance to ban most plastic bags, including those used at Farmers Markets. Supervisors Lynn…

IWMA Banning Plastic Bags 2.11.2020

The Integrated Waste Management board of directors meets this afternoon at the supervisors council chambers. The board will discuss a proposal to approve an new ordinance establishing a waste reduction and reuse program for carryout bags. It would prohibit plastic carry out plastic bags, including single use and reusable bags at point-of-sale establishments. That includes…

Kobe Bryant Crash 1.28.2020

While millions of basketball fans mourn the death of Kobe Bryant, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the helicopter crash Sunday in the hills near Calabasas. Thick fog is blamed for the crash that killed nine people, including Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and the pilot of the helicopter. The pilot…

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Daou Vineyard & Winery 1.28.2020

The Doau brothers buy that historic bank building on 13th street in Paso Robles. Daniel Daou saying the building will serve as the new headquarters for Doau Vineyard and Winery. They’re also developing Dauo Ocean in Cambria. Escrow closed last week on the old bank of Italy building at 1245 Park street. Daou will remodel…

Atascadero City Council 1.28.2020

The city of Atascadero is conducting a stakeholders meeting on the housing element today. So, if you’re in the building trades and would like to offer some input on the housing and construction rules in Atascadero, this is your opportunity. That’s from 2-4 this afternoon in room 106 of the rotunda. The Atascadero city council…