Crime

Former Templeton advisory group chair jailed for probation violations, faces new charges

Prosecutors file new complaint alleging violations of a second restraining order – The former chair of the Templeton Area Advisory Group, convicted in a ... Full article

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ... Full article

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 ...

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 ...

Region

County confirms first measles case of 2026

Public health lists possible exposure sites and times – The San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Health on Oct. 7 confirmed the county’s ... Full article

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 ...

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 ...

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

Letter: League of Women Voters urges residents to vote early

To the editor, – By now all eligible California voters should have ... Full article

Guest column: Paso Robles – home away from home

– One of the most traveled routes is US 101 from Silicon ...

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

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

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

Paso Robles school district earns improved credit ratings after financial turnaround

District’s reserves grew from under 5% of revenue in 2018 to 37% in 2025 – Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the credit ratings of Paso ... Full article

Narrative Coffee to open beside Spare Time Books downtown

Storybook-inspired coffeehouse plans grand opening weekend Oct. 17-18 – Narrative Coffee, a storybook-inspired coffeehouse connected to Spare Time Books, will celebrate its grand opening ...

Planning commission to hold hearing Oct. 27 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 ...

Sheriff’s Office warns of bail scam after South County residents lose thousands

Callers posed as attorneys and sent couriers to collect cash – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam ...

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 ...

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 ...

Community

Film society to screen ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ with actor Doug Jones

Fall fundraiser Oct. 19 in Morro Bay includes a Q&A and autograph session – The Central Coast Film Society will screen Guillermo del Toro’s ... Full article

Caltrans urges drivers to slow down in work zones after six worker deaths

Six contractor employees have been killed in California work zones since Aug. 10 – Caltrans is urging drivers to slow down, move over, and ...

Free Clean Slate Clinic moves to quarterly enrollment

Program helps eligible residents seek expungement, felony reduction and record sealing – The free SLO Clean Slate Clinic is moving to rolling quarterly enrollment, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Business

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 ... Full article

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 ...

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 ...

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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