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The Paso Robles & Templeton chamber of commerce is currently hiring for several positions to help support the organization’s continued growth. Positions are open for administrative assistant, marketing, membership sales, and a part-time visitor center associate. These positions offer “an opportunity to work at the heart of the Paso Robles and Templeton business community.” Interim…
Here are some more of the laws going into effect for California in 2026 SB 1053 bans single-use plastic bags. Starting January 1st, consumers will have to buy a bag of recycled paper, or use their own reusable bags. SB 576 will prohibit streaming services from playing commercials and advertisements with a louder volume than…
A large segment of highway 41 continues to remain closed, with the reopening date currently unknown. Highway 41, north of the Cholame Y was closed Sunday night from a major rock slide. The roadway was initially slated to be open at 8 am on Monday, but Caltrans announced it will continue to remain closed “for…
CHP will be entering another holiday enforcement period, this time for New Year’s. The enforcement period will start at 6 pm on Wednesday, December 31st, and conclude just before midnight on Thursday, January 1st. CHP encourages drivers to follow traffic laws, slow down, and always drive sober. During last year’s enforcement period for the new…
Here are some of the new laws that will go into effect starting January 1, 2026. Minimum wage for California will increase to $16.90 per hour under SB 3. AB 578 amends existing legislation for food delivery services. The bill would require that a food delivery platform provide an accurate, clearly identified, and itemized breakdown…
A mudslide led to the closure of highway 41 in both directions yesterday evening. The highway was closed between the 46 at the Cholame Y, and highway 33, starting shortly before 9 pm. CHP says one major collision occurred due to this incident. Travelers are advised to take highway 33 to detour on to highway…
CHP has also announced several new traffic related laws going into effect for California starting January 1, 2026. AB 544 mandates that all electric bicycles must have a red reflector or a solid or flashing red light on the rear during all hours of operation, not just during darkness. AB 382 allows local authorities to…
Following the recent storms on Christmas, and the upcoming rainy forecast for this week, remember to avoid contact with ocean water during and after rainstorms. This advice comes from the county public health department, advising to avoid contact for at least three days following significant rainstorms. Rainstorm runoff can carry high levels of disease-causing organisms…
The Paso Robles police department is recognizing a community member for “demonstrating outstanding integrity and honesty.” The department posted this recognition four days ago, saying that the citizen found a significant amount of lost money and promptly returned it to the police department. The rightful owner of the money was successfully identified, and the money…
The county board of supervisors will be holding a hearing during its regular meeting on January 27, 2026 regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to individuals. The notice for this public forum mentions the Truth Act, a 2016 California law regarding federal immigration policy enforcement. The law requires a local law enforcement agency to provide…
