Crime

Paso Robles woman sentenced to 9 years in prison for car break-ins, identity theft

Judge dismisses strike prior; sentence could rise to 11 years – A Paso Robles woman was sentenced to 9 years in state prison for ... Full article

Driver sentenced to 9 years, 8 months for DUI crash that killed cyclist

Prosecutors said the sentence is the maximum allowed for the crimes she admitted – A woman who pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated ...

Man convicted of contacting minor online with sexual intent

Defendant drove from Paso Robles to San Luis Obispo to meet someone he believed was 15, according to District Attorney’s Office – A San ...

Entertainment

Sculpterra to host annual Authors Showcase Dec. 5

Free event will feature up to 24 local and regional authors – Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden will host its annual Authors Showcase on ... Full article

Jason Aldean performs at SabesWings cancer fundraiser in Paso Robles

Two-day fundraiser at Rava Wines and Hunter Ranch supports cancer patients – Country music star Jason Aldean performed at the SabesWings “Strike Out Cancer” ...

By the Sea Productions to stage ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ in Morro Bay

Halloween comedy runs Oct. 16 through Nov. 1, with a costume contest on Halloween night – By the Sea Productions will present “Dracula: A ...

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

Highway patrol urges residents to prepare for El Niño, use caution on wet roads

Coastal Division recommends slowing down, leaving extra space and avoiding flooded roadways – The California Highway Patrol Coastal Division on Wednesday, Oct. 14, urged ... Full article

PG&E may shut off power to about 10,000 SLO County customers starting Wednesday

Dry offshore winds could prompt safety shutoffs through Saturday – Pacific Gas and Electric Company may proactively turn off power to approximately 10,460 customers ...

Adventist Health to host reunion for neonatal intensive care graduates Sunday

Families invited to celebrate milestones Sunday at SLO Ranch – Adventist Health will host its annual Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion, a celebration of ...

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: Paso Robles needs community forums on proposed spaceport

To the editor, – The community of Paso Robles deserves to know ... Full article

Column: Chris Bausch takes fire for asking the hard questions

– Naval Aviators like to say, “You know you are over the ...

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Readers invited to weigh in on local issues in the newspaper’s opinion ...

Obituaries

Obituary notice: Gary Gerhard Jantzef, 91, of Atascadero

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

Obituary notice: Betty Gale Paulsen, 79, of Shandon

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

Top Stories

Rain expected in Paso Robles midweek after warm start

Monday’s forecast is a high of 80 – Paso Robles is expected to see a warm start to the week before rain moves in ... Full article

Paso Robles High School senior named National Merit Commended Student

Unika Mae Bailey is among about 34,000 students nationwide recognized – Paso Robles High School senior Unika Mae Bailey has been named a Commended ...

Pedestrian killed in collision on Highway 46 East

Police ask anyone with information to come forward – A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 46 ...

Los Angeles man arrested in Atascadero child sex crimes investigation

Detectives booked man into county jail on five felony counts – Atascadero detectives arrested Michael Donovan Cobb Jr., 36, of Los Angeles, Thursday on ...

Paso Robles fire chief to retire after 35 years

Stornetta to retire Dec. 18 after 35-year career in fire service – Paso Robles Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta will retire at the end of ...

School board to hold special workshop Saturday on secondary instruction

Saturday session to focus on secondary instructional design – The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting ...

Paso Robles High School approved for county’s first JROTC program

Board also hears updates on Culinary Academy café, Chiado scholarship fund – Paso Robles High School has received approval from the U.S. Army to ...

Paso Robles firefighters lead multi-agency overpass collapse drill

Exercise at the new Public Safety Training Center brought together 29 responders from multiple agencies – Paso Robles Fire & Emergency Services brought local ...

Community

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Churro

Churro is described as fun-loving and social and is good with kids and other dogs – The Adoptable Pet of the Week this week ... Full article

Library to host free legal aid sessions Oct. 20

Advocates will answer questions and share legal information at the Paso Robles City Library – California Rural Legal Assistance will offer free legal aid ...

Paso Robles composer Todd Andrew joins Jade Jackson’s band for release shows

Andrew, who wrote NBC’s Tokyo Olympics theme, plays Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Oct. 18 – Paso Robles guitarist and film and television composer Todd ...

Youth basketball clinic still accepting players, scholarships available

Sunday sessions for grades 4 through 8 continue through Nov. 15 – The Paso Robles Youth Basketball Clinic is still accepting students in grades ...

School district to celebrate new kindergarten complex Friday

Ribbon cutting set for 3 p.m. Friday at Georgia Brown Dual Immersion School – The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District will celebrate the ...

Local author publishes memoir about grief and her father’s legacy

Memoir recounts loss of her father in 2009 – Paso Robles author Chavon Little has published a memoir, “What My Daddy Built in Me: ...

Business

CoastHills employees build more than 100 beds for local children

Volunteers spent the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday building beds with Sleep in Heavenly Peace – A total of 150 CoastHills Credit Union employees spent ... Full article

Shoreline Awning, Patio and Ironworks announces new dealerships with major Hunter Douglas subsidiaries

– Paso Robles-based Shoreline Awning, Patio & Ironworks announced new dealerships with Azenco Outdoor, SunPro Products, and MagnaTrack, subsidiaries of Hunter Douglas. “We are ...

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 assessed property values rise 7.24%, county report shows

Paso Robles assessed values rise 7.24%, highest among county cities – Assessed property values in San Luis Obispo County increased 4.37% for the 2026-27 ...

Paso Robles local builds app to help families manage youth livestock projects

AG Life tracks feeding, weights and show deadlines and coaches parents on when to step back – Paso Robles native David Trimble and his ...

Politics

Paso Robles rally urges passing motorists to vote early

Organizers say event was one of 3,000 nationwide gatherings – Paso Robles was the site of one of 3,000 nationwide “No Kings: Vote Early” ... Full article

Measure G-26: Investing in Our Kids and Our Community

-A message from Committee for Strong Schools – Yes on Measure G-26- Paso Robles Schools Earn a Credit Upgrade as Voters Weigh Measure G-26 ...

Planning commission extends Rolling Hills Road apartment project two years

Commissioners also approve 4-H livestock permit, hear spaceport update – The Paso Robles Planning Commission voted 6-1 Tuesday night to grant a two-year extension ...

Rod Smiley seeks re-election to San Miguel services district board

Incumbent says keeping the town’s fire department under local control is his top priority – Rod Smiley, a member of the San Miguel Community ...

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

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 ...

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

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