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An Atascadero man is facing manslaughter charges after he hit and killed a pedestrian walking to work in 2025. On December 1st, 66-year-old Gary Tipton of Atascadero attempted to turn left onto the southbound US 101 ramp at San Anselmo road, when he struck a woman attempting to cross the street. 69-year-old Rachel Hoffman died…
The Templeton American Legion Post 220 will be holding a Memorial Day service and barbecue on Monday, May 25th, 11 am at the American Legion Hall, 805 South Main street. The service will start with a flyover by the Estrella Warbirds, followed by its guest speakers, pastor, color guard, rifles squad, and taps bugler presented…
05.15.26 Paso Robles High School to Celebrate College Signing Day for 14 Student-Athletes Paso Robles high school will host college signing day on Tuesday, May 19th at 4 pm in the Gil Asa gym. During the event, PRHS will honor 14 high school student-athletes who have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at…
The California mid-state fair has announced the frontier stage line-up for 2026. 12 nights of free concerts will be included with fair admission. Performances start at 8 pm. Opening day on Wednesday will feature the Miss California mid-state fair scholarship pageant at 6 pm. The full line-up can be found at midstatefair.com
County health officer, Dr. Penny Borenstein, released a full detailed statement about hantavirus in California and in San Luis Obispo county. The release says risk to the public remains low, and there are zero confirmed cases in California. There are five people in California who may have been exposed to the virus, and are being…
The city of Paso Robles, in partnership with Travel Paso, is seeking volunteers for its 4th of July celebration. This special year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States in an evening of patriotism, community spirit, and summer fun. The celebration starts at 4 pm with a lively family fun zone, food vendors, live…
_05.13.26 Longtime Bearcat Volunteer Vickie Werling Awarded Key to the District A longtime Bearcat volunteer has been awarded with the “Key to the District” award from the Paso Robles joint unified school district. Established in the 2024 – 25 school year, the Key to the District award recognizes an individual or group “whose extraordinary service…
The Paso Robles city council will hold a cannabis-delivery study session at their next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19th at 6 pm. City staff is seeking direction from council on 4 topics: the appropriate number of recreational cannabis delivery offices to be allowed in the city, establishing a new cannabis regulatory permit, a requirement…
The county sheriff’s office is currently searching for a missing senior citizen from Arroyo Grande. Friends of 72-year-old Gary Kiehl reported that he was supposed to pick someone up on May 12th at the Grover Beach train station, but failed to show. His last known contact was on May 11th at 2 pm. Kiehl’s vehicle…
2026 Board Vacancy Press Release The Templeton Community Services District has two open seats for this November election. The Templeton CSD is an independent government agency that provides water, sewer, fire and emergency services, solid waste, parks and recreation, and other limited services for 8,000 residents in the Templeton area. The board of directors is…
