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01-27-26 Agenda English 2026 marks the 250th birthday of the United States, and the Paso Robles joint unified school district has released some guidelines for classrooms to celebrate this occasion. This will be presented to the board in its next meeting tonight, with a resolution honoring the semi-quin centennial to be discussed in February. The…
A bar in downtown San Luis Obispo was caught selling alcohol to minors in an undercover operation conducted with the San Luis Obispo police department and California department of Alcohol Beverage Control. Officers entered four licensed businesses, acting as patrons, and observing whether the businesses checked identification at points of entry, and the service of…
The Atascadero chamber of commerce has announced the annual State of the City event, scheduled for February 18th at the Colony Theater from 7:30 am to 9:30 am. The event will “feature remarks from local leadership highlighting economic development, business growth, and key initiatives shaping Atascadero’s continued success,” according to a release from the Atascadero…
Paso Robles Riverwalk Trail Closure Press Release A section of Riverwalk trail in Paso Robles will be closed through mid February. The closure will affect the section of the trail near the 13th street bridge, and visitors are advised to follow signs for detours. The closure is due to essential repairs and sealing. The trail…
A man was arrested on Saturday from a domestic violence incident in Grover Beach. Officers were notified of the incident that occurred on the 600 block of north 12th street, and made contact with a female victim in a hospital. Officers attempted to arrest the male suspect at his residence at 12th street, but the…
A two vehicle collision sent one driver to the hospital on Friday night in Paso Robles. The collision occurred at the intersection of South River and Niblick roads, blocking the intersection for about half an hour. At about 7:48 pm, a Kia SUV collided with a sedan that was turning left. The driver of the…
The Atascadero city council will discuss authorizing the purchasing of a new type 1 fire engine in its next meeting. The city’s fire department fleet includes 3 type 1 fire engines, the “primary engine for most incidents.” The agenda for the meeting describes them as “the workhoses of the city’s fleet.” Engine 7591 was first…
The vice-chair of the Templeton Area Advisory Group was removed from the board, and the current chair is facing criminal charges. Vice chair Murray Powell had been acting as chairman of the board since the resignation of former chair Jennifer Jones, where she cited disagreements and an inability for the board to conduct meetings “in…
In November, the Paso Robles city council approved the process to create a new logo for the municipal airport. The city will host a public workshop on February 12th from 4 to 6 pm so members of the community, airport users, and local stakeholders, can be a “part of the creative process behind the first…
The Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority will be holding two stakeholder workshops in February to discuss and gather feedback. Feedback will focus on how PRAGA can improve stakeholder representation, a review of the 2026 – 2027 fiscal year budget, and direction on a funding mechanism. Stakeholder input forums are available now ahead of the workshop,…
