Crime

Sheriff’s Office urges families to consider Project Lifesaver wristbands

Wristband program helps find people who wander, often within minutes – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families about Project Lifesaver, ... Full article

Jury finds prison inmate too dangerous for release, orders him kept at Atascadero State Hospital

Man with history of violence tied to mental illness committed for treatment instead of parole – A San Luis Obispo County jury has found ...

Paso Robles Police arrest reports for Oct. 19-25

Weekly arrest logs from the Paso Robles Police Department – The following arrests were reported by the Paso Robles Police Department from Oct. 19 ...

Entertainment

Studios on the Park opens ‘Handcrafted for the Holidays’ showcase Nov. 7

Opening reception set for First Saturday with live music – Studios on the Park in Paso Robles is bringing back “Handcrafted for the Holidays,” ... Full article

Dance foundation to celebrate 30 years of ‘The Nutcracker’ at Spanos Theatre

Tickets on sale for three performances Dec. 4-6 in San Luis Obispo – North County Dance Foundation has tickets on sale for the 30th ...

Paso Robles Youth Arts Center among nine finalists for $20,000 at The Pitch

Natalia Esquivel to present for the youth arts nonprofit Nov. 10 at Cal Poly – The Paso Robles Youth Arts Center is one of ...

Wine

Hope Family Wines executive named Wine Enthusiast’s ‘Person of the Year’

Paso Robles executive honored at 27th annual Wine Star Awards – Hope Family Wines Executive Vice President Gretchen Roddick has been named “Person of ... Full article

Guest column: Paso Robles – home away from home

– One of the most traveled routes is US 101 from Silicon Valley to Southern California (Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, etc.). It’s about 360 ...

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 ...

Region

Templeton man dies from West Nile virus, family says

Fundraiser created to help his wife with medical bills – A 63-year-old Templeton man has died from West Nile virus, according to his family ... Full article

Groundwater authority seeks stakeholders for interviews on communication

Well owners, growers, wineries, and others invited to share views by Nov. 6 – The Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority is inviting people with ...

Officials confirm five E. coli cases, investigate possible link to local farm

Anyone who visited Brookshire Farms Oct. 16-26 and has symptoms should contact a health care provider – The County of San Luis Obispo Department ...

State

Coastal Commission opens art and poetry contest for K-12 students

Entries due Jan. 28; winners receive gift certificates and aquarium tickets – The California Coastal Commission is accepting entries for its California Coastal Art ... Full article

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 ...

Opinion

Letter: Measure G-26 $205 million bond is the first step in the $429 million facilities master plan

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District’s (PRJUSD) 2030 Vision Facilities Master Plan ... Full article

Letter: Bausch listens, does his homework, stands his ground

Dear Editor, – As a District 2 resident, business owner, and someone ...

Letter: Why your vote for Bob Simoni matters

To the editor, – We moved to the Central Coast in 2023 ...

Obituaries

Obituary notice: Henry Freitas, 86

The following is an excerpt of an obituary published by Blue Sky ... Full article

Obituary notice: James Harrison Miller Jr., 97

The following is an excerpt of an obituary published by Chapel of ...

Top Stories

Chamber names Castoro Cellars owners Templeton Citizens of the Year

Templeton Floor Company named Business of the Year – The Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce has named Niels and Bimmer Udsen of ... Full article

New monument at War Memorial Stadium honors 12 Bearcats lost in World War II

Oct. 2 dedication adds names of WWII alumni near the stadium flagpole – A new monument at War Memorial Stadium now names the 12 ...

Update: At-risk missing man found safe

Search and Rescue volunteers locate 86-year-old Michael Inglis near his rural Arroyo Grande home – An 86-year-old Arroyo Grande man reported missing Monday has ...

City dedicates defibrillator at Sherwood Park in memory of Dr. Justin Davis

Rotary Club donation provides 24-hour access to emergency equipment at the pickleball courts – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services held a dedication ceremony ...

School board to consider safety plans, TK/K projects Tuesday

Trustees will also recognize students with perfect state test scores – The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, ...

Planning commission to hold hearing Tuesday on project at old boys school site

Proposal would redevelop 140 acres at the former Estrella Boys School site – The Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at ...

Public invited to Oct. 27 hearing on The Landing project at former boys school site

Planning commission to review development agreement for 140-acre former boys school site on Airport Road – The public is invited to a Paso Robles ...

Paso Robles records 0.84 inch of rain, dry weekend ahead

Paso Robles measured 0.84 inches of rain Thursday morning – Paso Robles measured 0.84 inches of rain on Thursday morning, bringing the current rainfall ...

Community

21 Paso students earn perfect scores on state assessments

Board recognizes students for top marks on state tests – Twenty-one students from the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District earned perfect scores on ... Full article

Free adult drop-in gym begins Nov. 4 at Centennial Park

Weekly Wednesday evening sessions offer basketball and volleyball at no cost – City of Paso Robles Recreation Services is starting a free adult drop-in ...

Adventist Health free clinic in Templeton serves hundreds

Second annual event provided dental, vision, and mammogram services, plus food, at no cost – Adventist Health and community partners provided free health services ...

Woods Humane Society waives senior pet adoption fees in November

‘Senior Pets Rock’ promotion covers dogs and cats 7 and older – Woods Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats ages ...

Weekly flea market to open at Paso Robles Event Center Nov. 1

Grand opening set for Sunday with free admission and parking – The Paso Robles Flea Market will hold its grand opening Sunday, Nov. 1, ...

Planning commission recommends approval of The Landing at former boys school site

Commission votes 7-0 on all eight resolutions; city council to consider project Nov. 17 – The Paso Robles Planning Commission voted 7-0 on each ...

Business

Wake Up Paso to feature Mayor Hamon’s farewell address

Mayor’s farewell headlines Nov. 4 chamber breakfast – Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon will deliver his farewell address to the community at the next ... Full article

Central Coast Zoo seeks local artist for gift shop merchandise program

Proposals due Nov. 6 for pilot program featuring artwork of zoo animals on gift shop merchandise – The City of Atascadero and the Central ...

SLO County welcomes record 7.7 million visitors in 2025, tourism report shows

Visit SLO CAL annual report shows $2.37 billion in direct travel spending, nearly 25,000 local jobs – San Luis Obispo County welcomed a record ...

Delta Liquid Energy celebrates 90 years as a family-owned propane provider

Propane company that began in an Atascadero garage in 1936 now serves California and Nevada – Delta Liquid Energy is marking 90 years in ...

People’s Self-Help Housing named 2026 Developer of the Year

Nonprofit honored for integrated approach to building affordable homes across four Central Coast counties – People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) has been named the 2026 ...

Politics

Paso Robles City Council to return to renovated chamber Nov. 3

Upgraded video system lets viewers see speakers, not just slides – The Paso Robles City Council will return to its newly renovated Council Chamber ... Full article

District attorney investigating 63 voter registrations flagged by federal officials

District attorney warns unlawful voting will be prosecuted – The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office is investigating 63 voter registrations that federal ...

City opens Pioneer Park property to proposals for cultural projects

Proposals for the park property near the Event Center are due Jan. 19 – The City of Paso Robles has issued a request for ...

League of Women Voters shares Nov. 3 voter resources for SLO County

VOTE411, Easy Voter Guide, and candidate forum replays available ahead of Election Day – The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County ...

Sports

Paso Robles girls flag football wins CIF playoff opener over Mission College Prep

Bearcats travel to Santa Ynez for Thursday quarterfinal – The Paso Robles High School girls flag football team opened the CIF Central Section Division ... Full article

Bearcats sports score roundup for week of Oct. 19-25

– Each week, the Paso Robles Daily News creates this roundup of the scores for Paso Robles High School varsity sports. Below are last ...

Atascadero

Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11 at Faces of Freedom Memorial

Ceremony to include flyover, Quilts of Valor presentations, and Distinguished Veteran of the Year awards – The Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation will host its ... Full article

Atascadero Printery to host Dracula night, seeks performers for talent weekend

Performers of all ages invited to apply for Press Play! Community Talent Weekend in November – The Atascadero Printery Foundation will host an evening ...

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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