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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…
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services announced that the city has received a significant improvement to its Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating. This rating “evaluates communities nationwide on their structural fire suppression capabilities.” Classifications range from class 1 (exemplary) to class 10 (does not meet minimum criteria.) The city of Atascadero’s rating…
The county district attorney’s office, in partnership with community partners, will be hosting its 5th Free Clean Slate Clinic on March 6, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm at the SLO County Law Library. The Clean Slate Clinic assists qualified individuals to eliminate a barrier to employment and housing caused by criminal history. District attorney…
02-24-2026 Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Announces Ribbon Cutting for Paso Robles Aquatics Center The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Paso Robles Aquatics Center will be held next week on Friday, March 6th, starting at 10 am. The Aquatics Center represents a significant milestone for the district, made possible through the voter approved Measure…
Attendees packed the Paso Robles school board meeting last night, primarily for two lengthy discussions. The first was an update on budget reductions, where the board is considering ways to reduce its budget for fiscal year 2026 – 27 by about 2.7 million dollars. This will be done through staff reductions. The board also received…
The Celebration of Life for Norma Moye will be held this Saturday, February 28th. This will take place at 11 am in the Estrella building in the mid-state fairgrounds. The event will include several guest speakers, including friends, business associates, and others connected to Norma’s work. Norma died peacefully on December 15, 2025 at the…
The California Mid-State Fair has announced the return of the 2026 Central Coast Home Brew and Winemaking competition. Both of these competitions will take place in May. Competitors are invited to submit beer, cider, perry, and wine for professional evaluation by experienced local judges. Brews will be featured from San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara…
