Crime

Update: Trial date set for man accused of killing Todd Pinion

Update posted Oct. 6, 2026: – A jury trial is set to begin April 12 for Tyler Grant Stevens, the Paso Robles man accused ... Full article

Paso Robles Police arrest reports for Sept. 27-Oct. 4

Weekly arrest logs from the Paso Robles Police Department – The following arrests were reported by the Paso Robles Police Department from Sept. 27 ...

Jury convicts man of burglarizing Atascadero home

Victim confronted suspect as he walked out of her house with her belongings, according to District Attorney’s Office – A San Luis Obispo County ...

Entertainment

Don’t miss Opolo’s legendary ‘Harvest Festival Dinner & Grape Stomp’ on Oct. 16

-A message from Opolo Vineyards- Paso Robles Bash Includes Grape Stomping, Live Balkan Music, Dancing, Dinner and Sunset Vineyard Views – Calling all lovers ... Full article

Día de los Muertos Festival returns to Paso Robles Oct. 24

Free festival celebrates Mexican heritage and tradition – The Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association and the Central Coast Hispanic Business Association will host ...

Golden Oak Honey and Pumpkin Festival returns Oct. 17

Free festival at Downtown City Park includes kids’ flea market – The annual Golden Oak Honey and Pumpkin Festival and Kids’ Flea Market returns ...

Wine

Booker Vineyard earns two perfect wine scores, national winery tour ranking

Critic Jeb Dunnuck gives two wines perfect scores; readers’ poll ranks winery tour third in the nation – Booker Vineyard in Paso Robles has ... Full article

Meridian Vineyards founder Chuck Ortman dies at 86

Ortman founded Meridian Vineyards and later operated Ortman Family Vineyards with his son – Charles Martin “Chuck” Ortman, a California winemaker, founder of Meridian ...

California Association of Winegrape Growers announces grower, leader of the year award recipients

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines will receive Grower of the Year honors, while Jeff Bitter will receive Leader of the Year honors – The ...

Region

PG&E proposes burying nearly 500 miles of Central Coast power lines

Proposal includes 91 miles in San Luis Obispo County as part of 10-year, 5,000-mile plan – Pacific Gas and Electric Company is proposing to ... Full article

Cal Poly marine expert says strong El Niño could affect sea life, kelp

Center director to speak at virtual event Oct. 7; pier open house set for Oct. 10 – The expected “super” El Niño weather season ...

Cambria Center for the Arts to open two exhibitions Nov. 3

Jeanette Wolff retrospective and fiber art show share a Nov. 7 reception – The Cambria Center for the Arts will open two exhibitions on ...

State

California designates Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day

The date was chosen in connection with Parton’s song ‘9 to 5’ – Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Sept. 20 establishing Sept. 25 as ... Full article

California Department of Public Health warns consumers about recalled Happy Hens eggs

– The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers and businesses not to eat, serve or sell recalled Happy Hens brand in-shell organic ...

Opinion

Column: ‘Dead Poets Society’ and the purpose of school

– Robin Williams starred as English teacher Mr. Keating in the 1989 ... Full article

Letter: Michael Massey will give Paso the care it gave him

To the editor, – I’ve lived in Paso Robles for 25 years, ...

Letter: Measure G-26 deserves more than promises, it deserves accountability

To the editor, – In recent years, Paso Robles Joint Unified School ...

Obituaries

Obituary notice: Dora Flamson Manderfeld, 101, formerly of Paso Robles

The following is an excerpt of an obituary published on Legacy.com. It ... Full article

Obituary notice: Jim Marsh, 77, of Paso Robles

The following is an excerpt of an obituary published on Legacy.com. It ...

Top Stories

Pioneer Day Parade to close Spring Street downtown Saturday

Spring Street to close from 10th to 21st streets from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday – Drivers should expect street closures and detours ... Full article

Scott Street slurry seal work wraps up today

Lane shifts and detours in place between Creston Road and Airport Road; senior center remains accessible – Slurry seal work began Monday on Scott ...

School district to host community presentations on facilities plan, Measure G-26

Sessions set for Oct. 8 and Oct. 14 in Paso Robles – Paso Robles Joint Unified School District will host two community presentations and ...

Update: Suspect pleads not guilty in San Miguel shooting death

Update posted Oct. 4: Suspect held without bail; next court date set for Oct. 19 – Jose Joaquin Sevilla Ruiz of San Miguel pleaded ...

Know your ballot: What Paso Robles voters will decide Nov. 3

Paso Robles voters will choose a new mayor, two council members, three school board trustees, and decide a $205 million school bond and 14 ...

Heat advisory in effect for North County through Sunday

Triple-digit highs expected in Paso Robles through midweek – A heat advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday until 8 p.m. Sunday for ...

Stretch of Highway 46 East dedicated as James Dean Memorial Highway

Area has a long history of serious crashes – A 4.3-mile stretch of Highway 46 East in Cholame is now officially the James Dean ...

Fundraiser set up for family of San Miguel woman killed in shooting

Family raising money for funeral and memorial costs for Reyna Espinosa, 60 – The family of Reyna Espinosa, the 60-year-old San Miguel woman who ...

Community

Creston Road to close overnight for road work next week

Detour will route drivers via Golden Hill Road and Union Road – Creston Road will be fully closed from Nickerson to Melody for overnight ... Full article

Sheriff’s Office lays former K9 DJ to rest

Dog was deployed 588 times and helped make 294 arrests – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office last week laid to rest K9 ...

League of Women Voters to explain state ballot propositions at Paso Robles meeting

Free, nonpartisan presentation hosted by Indivisible North SLO County Oct. 16 at Via Vega Winery – Voters can learn about the statewide propositions on ...

Studios on the Park offers free pumpkin sculpting demo, teen workshop

Art center also invites artists to submit work for upcoming ‘Nocturne – Night Life’ exhibition – Studios on the Park in Paso Robles will ...

Local power provider 3CE offers rebates for EVs, heat pumps, farm equipment

Programs offer incentives for homes, farms, businesses, and fleets switching to electric – Central Coast Community Energy has launched its 2026-27 customer rebate and ...

Library launches Lego Club for kids

First session of the building club set for Monday, Oct. 19 – The Paso Robles City Library will host its first Lego Club from ...

Business

Employment law attorney rejoins Carmel & Naccasha

Devin Mikulka returns to firm as of counsel, focusing on advising employers – Attorney Devin Mikulka has rejoined Carmel & Naccasha, which has offices ... Full article

Adventist Health foundation’s first fundraiser at Sensorio raises $140,000

Health system also announces expanded $350 million investment in Adventist Health Sierra Vista – More than 230 community members, physicians, business leaders, and supporters ...

Businesses: Reach new customers around Lake Nacimiento

–A message from Access Publishing– New Heritage Ranch and Oak Shores directories to be published – Access Publishing is getting ready to print two ...

Paso Robles gelato maker selected for statewide dairy startup program

Leo Leo Gelato joins 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator cohort – Paso Robles-based Leo Leo Gelato has been selected for the eighth annual Real ...

Local power provider 3CE offers rebates for EVs, heat pumps, farm equipment

Programs offer incentives for homes, farms, businesses, and fleets switching to electric – Central Coast Community Energy has launched its 2026-27 customer rebate and ...

Politics

Know your ballot: What Paso Robles voters will decide Nov. 3

Paso Robles voters will choose a new mayor, two council members, three school board trustees, and decide a $205 million school bond and 14 ... Full article

City council to consider spaceport license work, school field lease

Council also to hear updates on capital projects, summer programs, and the school district – The Paso Robles City Council will consider a $786,455 ...

Video: Watch the Paso Robles City Council candidate forum

Chamber livestreamed Tuesday night’s forum for District 1 and District 2 candidates – The Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum ...

Ballots for Nov. 3 election to mail early, drop boxes open Oct. 1

Atascadero satellite elections office to open Oct. 26 – San Luis Obispo County voters can expect their ballots for the Nov. 3 general election ...

Sports

Tatjana Maria beats Madison Brengle to win Central Coast Tennis Classic

Top seed wins first title in Templeton without dropping a set – Top-seeded Tatjana Maria of Germany beat No. 8 seed Madison Brengle, 6-3, ... Full article

Qualifier Amelie Van Impe wins fourth straight match at Central Coast Tennis Classic

Southern Methodist University sophomore advances to quarterfinals in Templeton – Qualifier Amelie Van Impe of Belgium won her fourth straight match without dropping a ...

Atascadero

ALF Food Pantry gets green light to renovate new Atascadero location

Nonprofit hopes to move into former car dealership on El Camino Real before Christmas – ALF Food Pantry has its building permit in hand ... Full article

Central Coast Zoo Foundation launches new giving program honoring Barbie Butz

– The Central Coast Zoo Foundation has launched the Barbie Butz Wildlife Circle, an annual giving program supporting the Central Coast Zoo‘s conservation, education, ...

Templeton

Last chance to get your business on the new Templeton Area Map

Only a few spots remain on the 10,000-copy glossy map – Local businesses have one last chance to reserve advertising space on the annual ... Full article

Touring company brings interactive ‘Cinderella’ to TPAC Oct. 3

Audiences invited to cheer the heroes and boo the villains in British panto tradition – The Templeton Performing Arts Center will host two performances ...

Paso Robles History

Museum features history of baseball in Paso Robles

Paso Robles History Museum hosting special event Friday – The Paso Robles ... Full article

New baseball exhibit open at Paso Robles History Museum

Memorabilia from Pittsburgh Pirates displayed – The Paso Robles History Museum has ...

James Dean’s last ride was along Highway 46 almost 70 years ago

Victims were taken to a Paso Robles hospital following the fatal accident ...

Best of  Paso Robles

Best Fire, Water, and Mold Restoration Services in Paso Robles

Best Fire, Water, and Mold Restoration Services on the Central Coast Selecting ... Full article

Best Plumbers in Paso Robles, CA (2026 Local Guide)

Finding a reliable plumber in Paso Robles can make all the difference ...

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