Crime

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 ... Full article

Highway patrol to step up DUI enforcement Friday night

All uniformed officers statewide to take part in 12-hour maximum enforcement period – The California Highway Patrol will increase its presence on roads statewide ...

Paso Robles Police arrest reports for Sept. 13-20

Weekly arrest logs from the Paso Robles Police Department Samuels, Kody Lee, 40, of Santa Maria, was arrested on Sept. 13 at 1:54 p.m. ...

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

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 ... Full article

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 ...

Local winery ranks No. 2 in national tour poll

Hawks Hill Ranch received the highest ranking of any Central Coast winery – Hawks Hill Ranch Winery in Paso Robles ranked No. 2 overall ...

Region

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 ... Full article

Cal Poly chef wins national canned pear recipe competition

Students can sample the winning French toast casserole in November – Cal Poly Campus Dining Executive Chef Darrell Janes won first place in the ...

Woods Humane Society to host Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival Oct. 24

Free pet celebration to feature costume contests, pet fair, half-off adoptions – Woods Humane Society will host its sixth annual Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival ...

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: Former planning commissioner supports Michael Massey for District 2

– I’ve lived and worked in Paso Robles for nearly 20 years. ... Full article

Letter: A $6.46 million solution to an air-conditioning problem?

– PRJUSD says students deserve to play in an air-conditioned gym. That ...

Column: School testing and college admission, part 2

– In my last column, I attempted to give some historical context ...

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

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 ... Full article

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 ...

Paso Robles Fire puts new 107-foot ladder truck into service

New Truck 8141 replaces ladder truck that served the city since 2001 – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services placed a new aerial ladder ...

San Miguel fire station to get $1 million for new emergency operations center

Federal award covers part of a larger fire station expansion – The San Miguel Fire Department will receive about $1.03 million in federal funding ...

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 ...

Section of Salinas River Trail to close Oct. 5-9 for repairs

City suggests detour via Niblick Road and South River Road – The City of Paso Robles will close about a quarter mile of the ...

Community

‘Rollin’ from A to B’ exhibit on display at Studios on the Park

Free exhibit in the Atrium Gallery features art inspired by cars and journeys – Studios on the Park is showing its exhibition “Rollin’ from ... Full article

Templeton Library hosts pumpkin pop-up, vintage market and story times Saturday

Pumpkin sales and market benefit the donor-funded library – A pumpkin patch has popped up at the Templeton Library to join the library’s Vintage ...

Library to host free legal aid sessions Oct. 6 and 20

Advocates to answer questions on housing, employment, education, and health – California Rural Legal Assistance will offer free legal aid to low-income residents of ...

Library class to show how to opt out of artificial intelligence features

Class set for Oct. 27 at the Library Study Center – The Paso Robles City Library will host “Avoiding AI: Learn How to Opt-Out,” ...

Paso Robles drag racer Maddi Gordon to meet fans at local auto parts store

Top Fuel driver to meet fans Oct. 6 on Riverside Avenue – Paso Robles resident and professional drag racer Maddi Gordon will hold a ...

Santa Margarita singer-songwriter Jade Jackson to release new album Oct. 16

Release week includes Atascadero signing and Paso Robles show – Americana singer-songwriter Jade Jackson, who grew up in Santa Margarita, will release her new ...

Business

Local internet provider wins $24 million state grant for rural fiber

Award brings company’s total grant funding to more than $55 million – Surfnet Communications, a locally owned internet service provider for the Central Coast, ... Full article

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 ...

Help wanted: Sales representative for local media & digital marketing 

Access Publishing · Paso Robles, CA · Part-time or Full-time – Access Publishing has spent 20 years helping San Luis Obispo County businesses get ...

Longtime Central Coast gastroenterologist joins Adventist Health

Dr. Jonathan Riegler will focus primarily on gastroenterology procedures – Adventist Health has added longtime Central Coast gastroenterologist Dr. Jonathan Riegler to its gastroenterology ...

Oct. 1 deadline approaching for ads on new Paso Robles Area Map

10,000 high-quality glossy maps distributed annually – Local businesses have until Thursday, Oct. 1, to reserve advertising space on the annual Paso Robles Area ...

Politics

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 ... Full article

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 ...

League of Women Voters to moderate Templeton school board candidates forum

Community members can attend and submit questions for candidates – The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County will moderate a forum ...

Sports

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 ... Full article

Kristina Penickova upsets No. 6 seed in first round of Central Coast Tennis Classic

Defending champion Kayla Day falls to qualifier Amelie Van Impe – Three-time Grand Slam junior doubles champion Kristina Penickova, 17, beat No. 6 seed ...

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 ...

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

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

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