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County public works announced Airport road will be temporarily closed between Estrella & Wellsona roads, around 7 miles north of the highway 46 intersection. Public works says the closure will take place during working hours, April 14th through the 17th, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm each working day. Public works says this is part of…
Starting today, a contractor will be working on a sewer tie-in for the pickleball courts on Scott street. Paso public works says the sewer tie-ins should be completed towards the end of April and early May. Until then, drivers should be aware of the construction work on Scott street. Public works says plates will cover…
In 2024, the Paso Robles school district entered into agreements with employees represented by CSEA and PRPE, approving retroactive pay raises of about 5%. Outside of these two groups, employees in the school district fall into two classifications: confidential and management. In last night’s meeting, the board voted to approve a 2% salary increase for…
The county public health department announced there has been a rise in residents diagnosed with valley fever this previous year, more than any other year in the past decade. The health department says 482 cases were reported in 2024, which is nearly double that in 2023. The second highest in the past ten years was…
The Charles Paddock Zoo has announced its 14th annual “Party For The Planet” earth day celebration will take place Saturday, April 19th from 10 am to 3 pm. The family-friendly event focuses on the natural resource conservation and protection of animals and plants. The day will feature interactive adventures, activities, and exhibits for children of…
2025 Weed Abatement Requirements Press Release Paso Robles Fire & Emergency Services reminds residents and property owners of the upcoming weed abatement inspections. In preparation for fire season, property owners must maintain their properties at levels that are below requirements outlined in the city’s weed abatement ordinance. Inspections for excessive vegetative growth will begin May…
Former San Luis Obispo county district 3 candidate, 56-year-old Michelle Marie Morrow, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years probation. The sentence comes from election fraud charges regarding her run for district 3 supervisor in the March 2024 primary. Morrow ran in district 3 after signing a lease to a room…
Established by the Joint Powers Agreement, the Paso Robles area groundwater authority conducted its first meeting last night. The authority is formed from directors of each groundwater sustainability agency in the county, with the exception of the San Miguel Community Services District. The purpose of the authority is to manage the Paso groundwater basin to…
City of Paso Robles Welcomes Homeless Services Manager to Commity Services Team Press Release 4_7_25 The city of Paso Robles announced they have appointed Ashlee Hernandez to its newly created position of homeless services manager. Paso Robles is the second city in the county to establish this position, a release by community services says, the…
On Saturday afternoon, around 5 thousand people gathered in downtown San Luis Obispo to protest President Donald Trump as part of the national “hands off!” movement. Guest speakers also gave speeches in front of the courthouse, including congressman Salud Carbajal, assemblymember Dawn Addis, and San Luis Obispo mayor Erica Stewart. Parts of Monterey street in…
