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Press Release – Uptown Family Park Community Garden Workshop About Summer Vegetables Another free workshop for the Uptown Family Park Community Garden will be held this Saturday, June 28th from 10 to 11 am. This workshop is the fourth in a series of recurring events that showcase the community garden’s transformation throughout the seasons. This…
There will be no Paso Robles city council meeting this Tuesday, July 1st. The Paso Robles city council ordinarily meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, but some weeks may have no meetings. The cancellation of this meeting, according to the city, was approved by council when it adopted the 2025 citywide calendar…
A celebration of life for Robert Eugene Winfield will be held this Saturday, June 28th at the Estrella Warbirds museum, starting at 10 am. Gene Winfield was an automotive customizer and fabricator; his interest in auto racing and car customization led his work to be featured in numerous TV shows and movies, such as “Bewitched,”…
News Release -June 24 – Fireworks Cal Fire San Luis Obispo announced that the board of supervisors adopted a new ordinance to enhance enforcement and public safety during the high-risk fire season. The ordinance states all unpermitted fireworks are prohibited in the county’s unincorporated areas. This affects areas such as Cayucos, Shandon, Creston, Santa Margarita,…
The county district attorney’s office announced that 32-year-old Zachary Tomas Bernal of Atascadero has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for vehicular manslaughter while impaired by drugs, hit-and-run resulting in death, and possession of fentanyl. Bernal’s crimes occurred on March 15, 2025. An 11-year-old boy named Jose Gutierrez was walking with his friend…
The Paso Robles school district may be moving forward with plans to demolish the buildings at the 36th street campus, and transform it into athletic fields. This was an information item presented to the board with no formal actions taken. The Paso Robles city council has previously encouraged the district to incorporate publicly accessible youth…
PRJUSD Key to the District The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District has awarded its “Key to the District” recognition for this year. Established in the 2024 – 25 school year, the award recognizes a volunteer or group of volunteers whose “Outstanding commitment, generosity, and service have made a significant and lasting impact on [the…
Press Release Grazing Complete in Salinas River Corridor 2025 The city of Paso Robles has announced the completion of targeted grazing operations within the Salins river corridor. The city says the Goat Girls LLC grazed a total of 84 acres along the east and west sides of the Salinas river within city limits, and an…
In response to numerous noise complaints from residents, as well as the 2024 St. Fratty’s Day gathering, the San Luis Obispo county grand jury launched an investigation into fraternity zoning issues, unsanctioned street parties, and ongoing noise. The grand jury’s report says Cal Poly’s enrollment has grown to 45.5% of the city’s total population. This…
