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The debate around transgender students, locker rooms, bathrooms, and sports once again returned to the Paso Robles school board on Tuesday. That’s one member from the public, addressed trustee Kenney Enney directly on the issue. “when you ran for school board, your focus has been on fiscal responsibility and improving test scores… instead you have…
The Templeton recreation department announced that Santa Claus is coming to Templeton. Join the Rec department for a free, fun-filled evening with hot cocoa, holiday crafts, cookies, and more. Get some pictures with Santa, create an ornament, or decorate a cookie. The event will be held Friday, December 5th from 4 to 6 pm at…
The San Luis Obispo police department conducted an investigation into a juvenile patient disclosing they were inappropriately contacted by an adult male. The juvenile alleged that the adult provided narcotics to them, and arranged to meet with them with the intent to commit a lewd act. The SLO PD detective bureau assumed the investigation, which…
PG&E is warning the public to be aware and alert of utility scams this holiday season. PG&E says that the holiday season is “a scammer’s favorite time of year.” The release by PG&E says scammers target PG&E customers, small and medium-sized businesses, and focus their efforts during busy hours to prey on a sense of…
A special meeting for the Paso Robles city council has been scheduled for Friday, November 21st at 9 am. The meeting will take place in the Norris room at Centennial park like all recent regular meetings. The agenda for tomorrow’s meeting is a vision session and workshop ahead of the 2026 – 27 fiscal year…
Pioneer park has been designated as surplus land by the Paso Robles city council. The parcel is located at the corner of Riverside avenue and 19th street, adjacent to a parcel in the east that contains the baseball field, and south of Pioneer museum. The parcel itself holds restrooms, a small parking lot, and the…
2026 OTS Kickoff Press Release The Paso Robles & Atascadero police departments have both received grants from the office of traffic safety for traffic enforcement programs. Grant programs run through September 2026. The grant for Paso Robles totals $75,000, and $65,000 for Atascadero. These grants will provide funds for programs and resources, including: DUI checkpoints…
Caltrans has announced there will be a closure of highway 58 and El Camino Real in Santa Margarita. The closure starts Saturday, November 22nd at 6 am, and goes through Tuesday, November 25th at noon. Caltrans says during this closure, travelers will leave highway 58 and detour on Encina avenue and H street before returning…
Representative Jimmy Panetta’s office announced he has helped secure $935,000 in federal funding for the Cambria Community Services District fire department. The funds will go to the purchasing of a new type 1 fire engine, a state-of-the-art engine expected to improve the fire department’s ability to serve and protect Cambria’s community. Cambria, according to representative…
Press Release The Paso Robles police department and the department of emergency services has announced that Santa Claus is coming to Paso Robles. The annual Santa’s sleigh event is returning on December 2nd and 3rd. Santa and his merry band of police officers and firefighters will be visiting the community, first on December 2nd at…
