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The county sheriff’s office has released additional information regarding the search conducted at Susan Flores’s home earlier this month. The search was related to the disappearance and murder of Kristin Smart, conducted with a warrant signed by a superior court judge. The sheriff’s office says detectives utilized a number of investigative resources and techniques, including…
The Paso Robles joint unified school district said they were investigating ‘alleged threats toward the school district’ yesterday. Administration investigated an old text message that had “resurfaced and was being recirculated among students.” Additional rumors and “secondhand claims” from yesterday were also reviewed. The district said “no direct reports containing specific or credible information regarding…
The Paso Robles city council directed staff to proceed with all four of its recommendations regarding retail cannabis offices in the city. Staff were directed to remove the cap of 3 such businesses in the municipal code, develop a cannabis regulatory permit, and require existing holders of conditional use permits to amend their applications in…
Work has begun on a permanent two-lane bridge on Creston road at Quail Creek, near South El Pomar road, to replace the existing storm-damaged bridge. Work will require the full closure of Creston road at South El Pomar road through Creston Ridge lane. A traffic detour will be in place from June 1st through September…
Discussions regarding cannabis regulations in the city of Paso Robles will continue in its next meeting tonight at 6. Cannabis regulations in the city of Paso Robles have changed drastically since 2022. Most recently, staff has been instructed by council to update and expand its regulations to be more consistent with state law. Even if…
COMMUNITY-FOUNDATION-SLO_ScholarshipAnnoucement2026 The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo county, a nonprofit organization created to support local charitable giving, announced that a total of $460,148 in scholarships were awarded to students from across the county. 100 awards were granted to students representing 12 high schools and local colleges, with individual awards “reaching up to $20,000.” Scholarship recipients…
The city of San Luis Obispo announced the appointment of new fire chief. Randy Harris, who has been serving as the interim fire chief since January, will begin serving as fire chief starting June 18, 2026. The city conducted a national recruitment search earlier this year to fill the position, and “while strong candidates were…
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…
