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Press release Pioneer Day The city of Paso Robles has released a list of the street closures that will be in effect this 95th Annual Pioneer Day parade. Road closures start at 4 am on Saturday, and will last until 2 pm. Residents and visitors planning to travel through the downtown area the morning of…
The Paso Robles & Templeton chamber of commerce invites community members and leaders to apply for their 2026 & 2027 board of directors. Working as chamber leadership means promoting economic vitality, empowering leaders, championing businesses, fostering engagement, and honoring the area’s history. Applications are due October 21st. Applicants must have a current chamber membership in…
The 95th Annual Pioneer Day Parade and activities starts this Saturday, October 11th at 10 am in downtown Paso Robles. The parade will start at 16th and Spring street, and end in the surrounding city park. In the parade, expect to see antique tractors, horse-drawn wagons, marching bands, youth groups, church groups, floats, vintage cars,…
The Paso Robles & Templeton chamber of commerce announced CEO Gina Fitzpatrick has resigned after 10 years of service. During this time, the chamber will be undergoing a leadership transition, as current board chair Rob Covarrubias will step down from his chairmanship and assume interim CEO responsibilities. As interim CEO, Covarrubias will oversee daily operations,…
The county sheriff’s office has released an update into the investigation of a missing person, Isabel Lucas Velasco of Coalinga. The sheriff’s office began investigating this missing person report on September 13th. She is a 50-year-old female last seen in San Luis Obispo county, with ties to the city of Coalinga and Visalia. The sheriff’s…
Community members of Atascadero are invited to attend the city’s Open House event Tuesday, October 21st from 3 to 5 pm in the city hall foyer. This event will provide an opportunity for residents to meet one-on-one with staff and the consultant team to discuss the preliminary elements of the city’s general plan. The draft…
Li-Ion Battery Safety Press Release 2025 Cal Fire San Luis Obispo is urging the community to take steps to protect their homes and families from the growing risk of lithium-ion battery fires. This is a part of fire prevention week, October 5th through the 11th. Cal Fire says lithium-ion batteries are most commonly found in…
51-year-old John Joseph Cicone of Paso Robles has been sentenced to serve 270 days in the San Luis Obispo county jail and five years of supervised probation for felony DUI injuring two, and fleeing the scene. The county DA’s office says Cicone collided with a vehicle of a married couple while driving under the influence,…
Improvements to highway 58 outside of Santa Margarita will start today, extending to highway 229. Improvements include new pedestrian facilities, road widening, and drainage improvements. As a result of this roadwork, one-way traffic control will be in effect between H street in Santa Margarita and the Pozo Road junction, 8 am to 4 pm. This…
Superintendent Coffee Chat (1) The Paso Robles school district announced superintendent Jennifer Loftus has scheduled another coffee with the superintendent event in response to community interest. This event will be held Tuesday, October 7th from 5 to 6 pm in the district board room at 800 Niblick road, Paso Robles. These gatherings seek to provide…
