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The last chance for interested eateries, restaurants, breweries, or wine tasting rooms to register for the annual Taste of Downtown is next week on August 17th. The Taste of Downtown is an annual event, as a way for local establishments to help residents and visitors familiarize themselves with their location. Pass holders will offer an…
Today is the deadline for potential candidates to file for mayor in Paso Robles. The deadline was extended due to mayor John Hamon choosing to not seek re-election. According to the city’s election web page, three candidates have filed for mayor: William Britton, who qualified in July. Faith Frankel, who qualified August 3rd. And Chris…
The Atascadero planning commission will move forward with changes to the native tree regulations. The city council received a management report last night from staff, as feedback to their meeting in July, requesting some of the regulatory burdens on its current tree ordinance be removed. Changes included not requiring an arborist report and removing fees…
Students across San Luis Obispo county will be going back to school this month, and as early as this week. The Atascadero unified school district’s first day back to school will be tomorrow, August 12th. Paso Robles joint unified school district’s and Almond Acres Charter Academy’s first day is Thursday, August 13th. Pleasant Valley Joint…
Governor Gavin Newsom said he will leave the possible extension of Diablo Canyon’s operations past 2030 to the next governor. The operating license for Diablo Canyon has already been approved through 2029 and 2030, but PG&E is advocating for an extension through 2045. A law has not gone through the legislature yet to allow these…
PURPOSE_Press Release_August 2026.doc Purpose 2026 raised $2.8 million for charity in just one night, their most successful year in the event’s history. 125 guests gathered from across the county, by invitation, at Law Estate Wines on August 8th. Funds were raised through an auction, and then the fund-a-need, with 1.3 million dollars being raised within…
The county elections office will recognize today as national poll worker recruitment day. Founded in 2020 by election assistance commission, the nationwide effort “highlights the essential role poll workers play in administering elections across the country.” Poll workers are “the face of local elections,” according to the clerk-recorder’s office, playing a critical role in ensuring…
Atascadero fire responded to a residential structure fire on Sunday at about 4:46 pm. The incident was located at 7580 Castano avenue. Units found a single-family residence fully involved in a heavy fire, spreading to vegetation behind the home. Firefighters successfully stopped the flames from reaching adjacent homes, and it was about 30 minutes until…
The Templeton CSD will be celebrating its 50th anniversary during this week’s concert in the park. The CSD was first established by voters in 1976; the CSD has remained committed to providing essential public services to Templeton residents, including water, sewer, fire protection, parks and recreation, refuse collection, and more. The CSD invites the community…
The city of Paso Robles is extending the nomination period for the mayor’s office in the November 2026 election cycle. The city received notice from mayor John Hamon that he will not be seeking another term; since the incumbent is not filing nomination papers, the deadline for candidates to file for the office of mayor…
