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A man convicted of a 1974 first degree murder in San Luis Obispo county was released after being granted parole on December 30, 2025. Alberto Tamez Jr., according to the DA’s office, murdered Genevieve Adaline Moreno of Nipomo on June 17th and into the early morning hours of June 18, 1974. Mrs. Moreno was working…
05.06.26 Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Announces 2026 Districtwide Employees of the Year The next Coffee with the Superintendent event for the Paso Robles joint unified school district will be this Friday, May 8th at 9 am in the district boardroom. Coffee with the Superintendent is an open, informal community forum where attendees can…
The California mid-state fair is launching its 2fer Tuesdays in the month of May, “making it easier than ever to plan your summer fun.” This limited time promotion offers buy one, get one free season admission passes to the mid-state fair every Tuesday in May. These are sold in pairs only for the same type…
Late last week, the county sheriff’s office responded to an alarm call at the Upscale Resale Store at 590 S. Main street in Templeton. The sheriff’s office released an official statement of this incident yesterday afternoon. “When deputies arrived, they observed the front entrance french doors were [forced] open.” Surveillance footage of the incident shows…
The county district attorney’s office announced a Paso Robles man, formerly employed as the chief financial officer at Scott O’Brien Fire and Safety Company in Atascadero, has been sentenced to four years and four months in state prison. 38-year-old Robert Conrad Vasquez was found guilty of five felony counts of grand theft, and one misdemeanor…
The Paso Robles city council will be holding a special meeting this evening at 6. Tonight’s special meeting is to review the city council vision statement, and desired outcomes and goals. “The establishment of clear goals is a foundational component of the city’s strategic planning framework,” ensuring a coordinated approach among its staff. As a…
2026 Goat Grazing Press Release Goats and sheep have arrived in the Salinas riverbed to once again graze and reduce wildfire risk. Prescribed grazing is an approved method under the city’s vegetation management program, proven to reduce fire hazards with minimal environmental impact. Portions of the multi-use path between 13th street and the Niblick bridge…
A series of prescribed burns and training burns have been scheduled at Camp Roberts. The burns have been scheduled to occur between May 11th and the 21st, with the largest burn acreage (up to 12,000 acres) proposed to occur on May 19th, weather permitting. Other days will include smaller hazard reduction burns and training. “This…
Honor Flight Central Coast California will be holding a fundraiser in June, with tickets available online now: Honor flight is a nonprofit that flies veterans to Washington D.C. to see memorials built in honor of their services. The PourFest fundraiser will take place June 6th, the anniversary of D-day, and will feature a catered dinner…
The Paso Robles joint unified school district has sent a press release clarifying campus safety protocols, the district’s partnership with the Paso Robles police department, and steps taken to investigate reported concerns. This was released in response to “anonymous concerns and rumors circulating online… regarding student safety at Paso Robles high school.” The rumor alleged…
