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A new California law will go into effect January 2026 that seeks to limit smartphone use during school. AB 3216 will amend existing law, requiring the governing body of public or charter schools to adopt a policy that limits or prohibits the use of cell phones by July 1, 2026. The new law also states…
A San Luis Obispo county supervisorial candidate has called for the resignation of supervisor Bruce Gibson. This came after Gibson announced on December 2nd that he has hired his wife, Cherie Gibson, as his legislative assistant. Cherie Gibson previously held this role from 2016 to 2019 before she retired. In addition to Cherie Gibson, Bruce…
PRJUSD Invites Community to Superintendent Coffee Chat The next informal meeting with Paso Robles joint unified school district superintendent, Jennifer Loftus, will be held this Friday, December 12th at 8 am in the district board room. This “coffee chat” event is part of a series of monthly meetings to allow for an open, welcoming space…
Vandalism arrest The Paso Robles police department received a report from a family on the 1400 block of Vine street shortly after midnight on December 9th. The family reported that the upstairs tenant of their residence was yelling, breaking windows, and flooding the building. Officers attempted to contact the upstairs tenant, identified as 55-year-old Michael…
Caltrans district 5 announced travelers on highway 41, east of Morro Bay, may experience some delays starting Wednesday, December 10th. One lane closure and traffic control will be in effect, between 2.7 and 3.7 miles east of the junction with highway 1 in Morro Bay. Delays of 10 to 15 minutes are expected, according to…
Paso Robles public works announced a section of Scott street will be fully closed during the daytime from December 15th through January 30th. The closure is from Creston road to Via Ramona, with the recommended detour route along Santa Ynez. The veteran/senior center driveways will remain open during closures. The daytime closures will last Monday…
Press Release – Call for Talent 2026 Performers interested in the Paso Robles 2026 summer concert series are invited to apply. The highly popular, family-friendly concert series, held every summer in the Paso Robles downtown city park since 2001 brings in thousands of attendees every year. All shows are free, and feature a variety of…
The Paso Robles school board’s next meeting will be this evening at 6. In the first meeting of December each year, the board elects its officers for the coming calendar year. The board will nominate and elect a new president, clerk, appoint members to committees, and adopt the meeting calendar for the next year. The…
The Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association has announced the winners for the 2025 Christmas light parade. Sweepstakes: Estrella Warbirds Museum Judges’ Award: Arnell Sport Horses Special Award: Atascadero Elks Lodge Santa’s Award: Familia Rendon Offroad Business/Commercial: North County Septic Service Bands, first: Paso Robles High School Bearcat Marching Band Bands, second: Lewis Flamson Middle…
Winter Wonderland is returning to Atascadero, this Friday, December 12th from 5 to 9 pm. Atascadero’s sunken gardens and entire downtown area will be transformed into a magical holiday paradise, with over 70 tons of snow. A snow pile area and slide will be featured, alongside Joe’s Little Train, obstacle courses, gladiator joust, bounce houses,…
