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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,…
Training Burn Flyer Templeton Fire & Emergency Services announced they will be holding a live fire training burn on Sunday, January 25th. The burn will start at 9 am, and conclude at 6 pm, held at 1400 South Main street. The purpose is to provide Templeton firefighters and attending neighboring agencies with a realistic live…
The county elections office is calling on young artists to submit “I voted” sticker designs for the upcoming June and November 2026 elections. First started in 2024, the contest allows young artists, grades 3 through 12, to submit sticker designs that will be printed and distributed at polling locations. The entry period starts on Tuesday,…
A bridge on Creston road, about 5 miles east of Paso Robles, was damaged from previous winter storms. The county board of supervisors opened a contract for bids in December last year to replace the bridge with a new concrete bridge. The board will discuss awarding the contract in its next meeting Tuesday, January 27th…
The Templeton Community Services District voted to continue its full time 24/7 firefighter staff. The CSD’s current model allows for a full-time captain, full-time engineer, and part-time reserve firefighter each shift 24 hours a day, made possible by the safer grant from FEMA. The CSD knew the grant would expire in February 2026, and reapplied…
The 2026 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival will return Saturday, May 30th, featuring an “all-star cast of 65 breweries from around the world,” alongside live music and food offerings. Tickets for the festival will go on sale February 4th at 10 am, which can be purchased at: firestonewalker.com. Yesterday, Firestone Walker announced the brewery lineup…
A closure of South River road is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th. The closure will be in place from Navajo to Creston road, starting at 8 am, and ending at 4 pm. Detours can be made along Niblick, Nickerson drive, and Creston road. The associated project, according to the release from the city of Paso…
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, after receiving the highest honor in the 2026 rose parade, is now looking forward to its 2027 entry. Cal Poly universities are now accepting design ideas for its entry, providing the basis for the final 2027 design. There is no limit to the number of entries an individual can submit,…
Press-Release-Uptown-Family-Park-Community-Garden-Workshops-About-Preparing-Your-January-Garden.pdf Paso Robles recreation services will be offering a free public workshop at the Uptown Family Park community garden on Saturday, January 24th from 10 to 11 am. The event welcomes participants of all ages to learn about preparing a winter January garden. The Uptown Family Park is at 641 – 36th street, and no…
The San Luis Obispo county airport announced they have reached a new milestone. In 2025, the airport says it saw a record-breaking 811,905 passengers traveling through the facility, an 8.7% increase in passenger volume from 2024. District 3 supervisor Dawn Ortiz Legg said “This level of growth highlights the airport’s role as an economic engine…
