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Today is national Zinfandel Day. The grape is also known as Primitivo. DNA analysis has revealed it is a genetically equivalent to a Croation grape as well as to the Primitivo variety grown in the heel of Italy. It was introduced there in the 18th century. It’s called that because it ripened earlier than other…
This evening, the high school is hosting a town hall unity workshop. A two hour discussion entitled, A Road Back Together. They describe it as an opportunity to brainstorm ways to unify Paso Robles and create a safe space that is inclusive for all of us. It will run from 6-8 this evening at Bearcat…
The weekly report on covid in the county. Paso Robles fire chief Jonathon Stornetta told city council last night. He says we may see an increase in the next few months. The county health officer reports six people with covid died over the last week. Half of those people were age 85 or older. Another…
Paso Robles city council got an update on public works from Ditas Esperanza at last night’s meeting. Ditas talked about improvement to the city sidewalks, so people don’t trip when they’re walking in downtown. She also talked about the new dog bone roundabout going in on Golden Hill road. The council also conducted a public…
Sunny today, but cooler, highs near 76. NNE winds 5-10 miles per hour. Tonight, partly cloudy, lows near 45 with light winds. Tomorrow, mostly sunny skies, highs near 74 in Paso Robles and Atascadero. WSW winds 5-10 miles per hour. The extended forecast calls for mostly sunny skies continuing through the week with mild temperatures.…
The Cal Poly men’s basketball team loses a close game to Sacramento State 58-57 at Mott gym. The Mustangs fall to 1-2 for the season. Next up for the Mustangs. They play Friday at the Santa Clara Broncos.
A Memory Walk Dedication Friday in Atascadero, celebrating the unique history of the city. Jim Wilkins has built memory gates on walkways in downtown and at the Colony heritage center. The city of Atascadero started as a utopian planned community in the early 1900’s. The visionary behind it was EG Lewis. Lewis died back in…
Another meeting scheduled today in Atascadero to discuss redistricting of the supervisor’s districts. That will be from 2-4 this afternoon at the republican headquarters on El Camino Real. The supervisors to discuss the proposed maps at a hearing on Friday morning. They’ll review maps proposed by consultants hired by county staff. The consultants appear to…
Paso Robles city council meets tonight. The hybrid meeting gets underway at 6:30. You can listen to the meeting here on KPRL beginning at that time. The council will get a community update on covid from fire chief Jonathona Stornetta. Ditas Esperanza will give a report on capital projects. The council will discuss extending an…
Chris Huot ACM Announcement The city of Paso Robles announces the appointment of a new assistant city manager. Chris Huot will take over January 3rd. Huot was selected after a nationwide selection process involving 40 applicants. He has worked as a marketing and event specialist with the economic and community development department for the city…
