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News Release -Aug 21 – Avila Cal Fire San Luis Obispo announced that they have received a $10,000 grant from the Avila Community Foundation. This funding, according to Cal Fire, helps support the department’s initiative to retrofit existing emergency access knox boxes with updated electronic key-locking tumblers. Knox boxes are secure, wall-mounted key safes used…
This Saturday, August 23rd, the county office of emergency services and PG&E will be conducting an annual early warning system siren test. There will be two tests, with over 130 sirens activated simultaneously throughout the emergency planning zone. The first test will be conducted at noon, and the second will follow at 12:30 pm. During…
Paso Robles Summer Concerts in the Park continues tonight from 6 to 8 pm; tonight’s entertainment will feature rock and jam band: Rosebud. Paso Robles summer concerts are free to attend, and fit for all ages. Remember to follow concert policies: no pets, smoking/vaping, soliciting, or barbecues. Proceeds from concession sales and donations benefit the…
Melissa Godsey The Paso Robles joint unified school district announced the appointment of a new public information officer: Melissa Godsey. Godsey has built a career in community engagement, public services messaging, and digital media, with over 15 years of experience. Superintendent of the school district, Jennifer Loftus said “Her expertise and strategic approach to communication…
An Old Timers Picnic is scheduled at the San Miguel park for Sunday, August 24th. The picnic will be held from noon to 2 pm. Tickets for the public are 20 dollars, and 10 dollars for children. Anyone 80 years and older can enter for free. The meal includes chicken, beans, bread, green salad, and…
To help understand the extent of damage caused by the Gifford fire, the county office of emergency services is asking private property and business owners to report their damages from the fire. This will assist the county in assessing the overall impact, which can help determine what recovery efforts they can receive from the state…
Traffic slowed down significantly yesterday on the northbound 101 in San Luis Obispo. The slowdown was due to a traffic collision at around 4:11 pm between a blue mercedes SUV and a brown honda CR-V at the bottom of the Cuesta grade, according to CHP’s traffic information page. The crash backed up traffic from Prado…
Coffee with a cop The Paso Robles police department will be holding another “Coffee With a Cop” event, this time in conjunction with Starbucks coffee. The event will be held at the Starbucks at 1495 Creston road, from 8 am to 10 am on Wednesday, August 27th. The mission of “Coffee With a Cop,” according…
Press Release – Uptown Family Park Community Garden Workshops About Preparing Your Fall Garden Paso Robles Recreation Services will be hosting another free workshop at the Uptown Family Park. The workshop will be held Saturday, August 23rd from 9 am to 10 am, and on Monday, August 25th from 6 to 7 pm. The events…
District 5 supervisor of San Luis Obispo county, Heather Moreno, announced her official endorsement for a candidate in district 4. Supervisor Moreno officially announced that she endorses Adam Verdin for supervisor in district 4 in the 2026 election. Adam Verdin will be facing incumbent supervisor Jimmy Paulding. Heather Moreno’s release says: “Adam is a respected…
