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Funding for the Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority’s fiscal year 2026 – 2027 budget was approved to be funded by proposition 26. A release from PRAGA says this is a move to comply with the state’s sustainable groundwater management act, authorized by water code section 10730. Although the board voted unanimously to fund the agency…
The Atascadero police department released information of a school lockdown that took place on March 2nd at approximately 8:15 am. Officers responded to reports of an individual near Monterey elementary school, 3355 Monterey road, who may have been in possession of a firearm. Officers conducted a safety check of the campus, searched the area, and…
After reopening for just a few days, the Fremont theater is once again closed due to safety concerns. The Fremont first closed after a chip of its iconic sign fell and landed in the street. No one was injured from this incident, and the theater and sidewalk later opened on Tuesday last week. The city…
The county planning commission approved a 181-home development project in San Miguel on Thursday. The project would sit on a 43-acre parcel, and be developed through four phases, contingent with upgrades to the San Miguel wastewater treatment plant. San Miguel CSD general manager Kelly Dodd said the CSD’s wastewater treatment system can currently support the…
The city of Paso Robles announced the latest appointments for its planning commission. The city council conducted interviews for three seats on February 11th, whose terms will all start March 1, 2026. The city council reappointed Ty Christensen and Eric Marlow to the planning commission, and appointed Ashley Lorenz as a new commissioner.
SLO YR Formal Guest Invitation to the PRESS (1) (1) The first-ever Young Republicans Chapter in San Luis Obispo county will be holding its inaugural meeting in late March. Convening at the San Luis Obispo county republican headquarters in Atascadero, the meeting will take place Saturday, March 28th at 5:30 pm. Guest speakers present will…
SLO News Release – Avila Gas Leak 2-26-26 Cal Fire San Luis Obispo responded to a gas line incident yesterday morning at about 10:15 am at 2101 Canvasback place in Avila Beach. Cal Fire says a trenching operation struck a natural gas line, resulting in the active leak. Crews immediately established a safety perimeter upon…
PRJUSD Appoints Michael Susank as Principal of Paso Robles High School The Paso Robles joint unified school district has announced the appointment of a new principal for Paso Robles high school. Following his role as interim principal, Michael Susank will serve as principal of the high school. “Mr. Susank has demonstrated thoughtful leadership throughout his…
The city of Paso Robles announced that the parking lot in downtown Paso Robles at 12th and Railroad street has now reopened. Improvements to the lot are substantially complete, and now visitors to the downtown area can enjoy this free parking space with no permit required. The project includes drainage improvements, new lighting, and site…
District attorney Dan Dow has joined other attorneys in asking the state to reconsider the parole granted to David Funtson. Funtson was granted parole earlier this week, convicted in 1999 for 16 counts of kidnapping and child molestation in Sacramento. Funtson was sentenced to three 25 years-to-life sentences, plus 20 years, but was eligible for…
