City Hall Parking Lot Closures

Please be advised that the City of Paso Robles will be doing work in the City Hall parking lot consisting of crack sealing and painting.

The project will span February 7 - 8, 2023, from 6am to 5pm.  We realize it may be an inconvenience, but it will be temporary.  A detailed map is attached.

1. February 7, 2023, Tuesday (all day) – Plan to close parking stalls locat...

CERT Flood Response in Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA –  Members of the North San Luis Obispo County Community Emergency Response Team, most often simply referred to as CERT, responded to assist the city of Paso Robles during the January winter storm.  CERT team me...

Paso Robles Seeking Invocators for City Council Meetings

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 10, 2023 – The City of Paso Robles is seeking local churches or religious leaders to hold an invocation at the beginning of each City Council meeting. The meetings take place at 6:30PM on the first and third Tuesday of e...

SLO County Declared Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance

San Luis Obispo, CA – On January 17, 2023 the Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California (FEMA-4683-DR) for severe winter storms was amended to include the County of San Luis Obispo for individual assistance, debris removal, and emer...

Paso Robles to Provide Community Update on Cannabis

PASO ROBLES, CA, Friday, January 6, 2023 – The City of Paso Robles will hold a community cannabis update on Thursday, January 12^th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. City staff  will provide the public with a status update on the ...

City to Resume Discontinuation of Water Service Due to Non-Payment in February 2023

PASO ROBLES, CA. January 3, 2023 – Discontinuation of water service due to non-payment will resume in February 2023. Utility accounts with past due balances that are 60+ days past will be subject to discontinuation of service.

W...

City of Paso Robles Wins Finance Award

PASO ROBLES, CA - December 29, 2022. The City of Paso Robles is pleased to announce that its Finance Department has received the Government Finance Officers Association's "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" for its budget.

The awar...

Mountain Lion Sighting in Paso Robles

The Paso Robles Police Department received a report from a resident of a mountain lion sighting at approximately 6:30PM in the area of Vista Cerro Drive off Golden Hill Road on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Residents and those walking in the area should be...

Paso Robles Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners VOLUNTEERS WANTED

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointment to fill one vacancy on the Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

The Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners consists of seven members appointed by the Paso ...

Paso Robles Planning Commission VOLUNTEERS WANTED

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for three appointments to the Planning Commission.

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for three appointments to the Planning Commission.  Appointments will be for 3-year terms expiring February 28, 2026.  Commissioners can expect to dedicate 15 - 20 hours each month to...

Paso Robles and Cal Poly Move Forward on Spaceport Initiative

Cal Poly will produce workforce development training programs to help create a hiring pipeline for students interested in any aspect of aerospace from welding to marketing to engineering.

Vine Street Showcase Canceled

Due to the current weather and projected forecast for this evening the City of Paso Robles has canceled the Vine Street Showcase event scheduled for tonight starting at 6:00 p.m. The decision to cancel the event was made due to the conditions of the roadw...

Salinas River Flood Waters

ALL Residents are advised to not enter the riverbed.

PASO ROBLES, CA – A man was assisted out of the Salinas River early Sunday morning by the Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services following heavy rainfall.

At approximately 6:00 a.m. the Paso Robles Police and Fire Dispatch Center received a call...

Paso Robles Partners to Create the Central Coast Military and Civilian Council

A partnership between military installations and local governments

PASO ROBLES, CA, December 1, 2022 – Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin, Mayor Le Barre of King City, and Col. Lamb, Garrison Commander at Fort Hunter Liggett, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a partnership known as the Centra...

AED "SaveStation" Kiosk Installed in Downtown City Park

The SaveStation provides 24/7 availability of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to the community in the event of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Read on for usage instructions.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services is pleased to announce the installation of a new life safety feature for our community: the first 24/7 publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

The AED is housed in a sp...

Special Planning Commission Meeting - ADU Urgency Ordinance

PASO ROBLES, CA, November 15, 2022 – The community is encouraged to attend a special Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:30PM. The Planning Commission will be provided a presentation on a proposed accessory dwelling un...

Paso Robles and Atascadero Awarded Broadband Grant

Will fund the North County Broadband Strategic Plan

PASO ROBLES, CA, November 7, 2022 – The cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero were recently awarded a $200,000 grant from the California Public Utilities Commission for the North County Broadband Strategic Plan.

The grant is for ...

PRPD Receives Grant to Deter Unsafe Behaviors, Increase Safety

The added programs will run through September 2023.

Paso Robles, Calif. November 4, 2022 – The Paso Robles Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.

“This g...

Short-Term Parking Spaces Being Added Downtown

There are currently 24 short-term parking spaces in Downtown. 8 of the current short-term spaces will be removed and there will be 19 new short-term spaces added for an updated total of 35 short-term spaces.

Coming soon! The City of Paso Robles is following recommendations provided by the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission and City Council to update the short-term parking spaces in Downtown to ‘bookend’ style spaces. 

The short-t...

Community Cannabis Survey Results Released

PASO ROBLES, CA, Friday, October 28, 2022 – Results from the Paso Robles community survey regarding cannabis are now available on the City’s web site. In July 2022, the City Council directed staff to conduct community outreach to gauge...

Community Asked to Test Internet Access and Speed

Results from a broadband needs assessment survey and speed test in San Luis Obispo County will help identify opportunities to improve internet speed and cost.

San Luis Obispo County, Calif. – The cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero, through their joint broadband strategy project, and the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast (Consortium), have launched an internet needs assessment survey and speed test cam...

Paso Robles Awarded Over $17MM in Transportation Grants

Projects include Safe Routes to School; improvements to Niblick, Creston, North River

PASO ROBLES, CA, Thursday, October 27, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles was recently recommended for a $13.8 million grant to improve the Niblick Corridor from Creston Road to Spring Street. The project will enhance Niblick’s four lanes ...

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Warning

There have been recent fires associated with lithium-ion batteries in Paso Robles.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to alert residents to the potential hazards associated with Lithium-Ion batteries. There have been recent fires associated with lithium-ion batteries in Paso Robles and your Fire Departm...

Community Risk Reduction

Paso PD and Fire Cleanup in Salinas Corridor

PASO ROBLES, CA – We are currently experiencing another year of record low rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures. California continues to experience longer wildfire seasons because of the drought. Over 4,900 fires have been recorded this y...

City of Paso Robles Annual Creeks to Coast Clean-up Day Event

Details:
September 17, 2022 (Saturday) from 9am to 12pm
Larry Moore Park (behind Walmart)
Riverbank Lane
Paso Robles, Ca

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 7, 2022. The City of Paso Robles is holding its Annual Creeks to Coast Clean-up Day event. This is a county-wide annual event where volunteers of all ages join City staff to remove trash and restore the health of our ...

Community Emergency Response Training Offered

CERT: Basic Training Class teaches basic disaster response skills so you can safely help yourself and those around you.

Paso Robles, CA – September 7, 2022.  In the event of a major wildfire, earthquake, or wide spread flooding, emergency resources would immediately respond, but it is likely that they could be overwhelmed by the number of calls. &nbs...

Paso Robles Applauds New Statewide Space Industry Task Force

Further Confirms City’s Goal of Spaceport Designation for Paso Robles Airport

PASO ROBLES, CA, Friday, September 2, 2022 – On August 31, 2022 the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the formation of a new Space Industry Task Force.  The City of Paso Robles applauds the formation of thi...

Paso Robles City Council Fills Vacant Council Seat

Chris Bausch Appointed

PASO ROBLES, CA. August 25, 2022 – On Wednesday night, Mr. Chris Bausch was unanimously appointed by the Paso Robles City Council to fill the vacant District 2 Council seat.  Mr. Bausch’s appointment capped a night where the C...

Paso Robles Appoints New Airport Manager

PASO ROBLES, CA. August 26, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles has appointed Mark Scandalis to the post of Airport Manager, upon the retirement of Roger Oxborrow after decades of service to the City.  

Roger Oxborrow was honored at the June 21, 2022 C...

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

Regarding commercial cannabis use

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following project:

Project Description:               &nb...

Paso Robles Appoints New Public Works Director

Prior Director to head new Utilities Department

PASO ROBLES, CA. August 4, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles has appointed a new Director of Public Works and has established a new Utilities Department.

Freda Berman was selected to replace Christopher Alakel as Public Works Director after an inte...

Paso Robles Councilmember Maria Garcia Resigns Effectively Immediately

City Council to Discuss Options to Fill Seat at a Special Meeting

PASO ROBLES, CA, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 – Councilmember Maria Garcia has resigned her seat on the Paso Robles City Council effectively immediately. Originally elected at-large to the City Council in November 2018, Ms. Garcia has served as the...

Update: Centennial Trail to Close During Creek Repairs

Students and trail walkers should plan alternate routes during closures

UPDATE. August 10, 2022 - The trail closures for this project have been changed to better accommodate student access to campuses. The trail closures will now take place as follows:

1. Closure Lower Portion (Nickerson to Navajo): August 22 - October 31, 2022
2. Cl...

Cannabis Regulation Survey

A resident survey is being circulated to gather community input on possible cannabis regulations in Paso Robles.

PASO ROBLES, CA, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is seeking community feedback on possible expansion of cannabis regulations. A community forum took place on Thursday, August 18, 2022 and a Resident Survey is open until Septemb...

Paso Robles Appoints New Community Services Director

Julie Dahlen retiring, Angelica Fortin selected as new director

PASO ROBLES, CA. August 1, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles would like to congratulate Julie Dahlen on retiring after 27 years with the City, and to announce the appointment of Angelica Fortin as the new Director of Community Services for the City.

Julie Dah...

Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

Paso Robles residents can apply

PASO ROBLES, CA. July 21, 2022 – Some Paso Robles residents may be eligible for a one-time payment to help with past due water bills through a new federal program. 

The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federall...

Roundabout Construction Starting at Golden Hill and Union

Road Closures and Detours Begin in August

PASO ROBLES, CA. July 12, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles has announced that the improvement project to replace the 4-way stop at Golden Hill and Union Road with a roundabout is heading into its next phase. Motorists should prepare for detours in...

Rapid Response and Active Shooter Training

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Kermit King Elementary

PASO ROBLES, CA – Active shooter and rapid response incidents are increasing across the Unites States. In order to stay prepared for this type of event, the Paso Robles Fire Department and Paso Robles Police Department will be conducting a rapid...

Mandatory 3-day Watering Schedule

Outdoor irrigation is limited to 3 days a week inside city limits.
Click image or link to learn more.

PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA (June 8, 2022) - On May 24, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted regulations requiring urban water suppliers to implement Level 2 demand management measures established in the agency’s Water Shortage Cont...

Residential Structure Fire

Nighthawk Drive

PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 3:44 p.m. on June 7th, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to Nighthawk Drive for a reported residential structure fire.

Firefighters arrived at scene to discover a fire burning between two residen...

Paso Robles Participating in Central Coast Clean Campaign

Asking residents for help in getting and keeping trash out of local waterways

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 31, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is participating in a county-wide initiative to help decrease the amount of trash, especially plastic, that makes its way into our waterways and effects water quality on the Central Coast and in Paso...

Groundbreaking Ceremony to Launch New Paso Robles 1200 Unit Housing Development

20+ years in the making

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 20, 2022 – After being annexed into the City of Paso Robles in 2004 the new Olsen – South Chandler Specific Plan 1,200+ unit housing development is beginning construction on May 25, 2022. 

Known as Viñedo and located at the so...

Paso Robles Signs Letters of Intent with Cal Poly and Stellar Explorations

Support for the city’s Spaceport designation is increasing

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 16, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is in the process of seeking a “spaceport” designation for the municipal airport and the concept is getting support from Cal Poly and technology companies. After presenting the Paso Robles Air and Sp...

Paso Robles and Atascadero Partnering to Improve Broadband Access

The “fourth utility” is one step closer to being a reality in North County

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 2, 2022 – The cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero are formalizing an agreement to partner on a North San Luis Obispo County Broadband Strategic Plan. The regional agreement will better align policy development and improve f...

Paso Robles City Council to Discuss Parking this Saturday

Joint meeting with the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission to discuss modifications to the Paid Parking program

PASO ROBLES, CA, April 5, 2022– The Paso Robles City Council will be holding a special meeting on Saturday, April 9 from 12:00-4:00PM at 1000 Spring Street.  The meeting will also be attended by the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission ...

Public Invited to Participate in Homelessness Services Discussions

City Council has created an Ad Hoc committee to lead discussions

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 29, 2022– The Paso Robles City Council has created a two-member ad hoc committee to review and make recommendations regarding the City’s existing memorandum of understanding with El Camino Homeless Organization (...

Paso Robles Downtown Senior Parking Permits

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles will be offering 500 annual Senior Downtown Parking Permits starting March 28, 2022, to residents of Paso Robles. Seniors 65 and older can purchase a permit for $30. Permits are valid from April 1st &...

Public Workshop: Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 14, 2022 – The community is encouraged to attend a public workshop about the City’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance.   The workshop will begin at 6:30PM on Thursday, March 24, 2022, and will be conducted in ...

Paso Robles City Council Holding Goal Setting Workshop

Seeking resident input on 2022-2024 goals and budget priorities

PASO ROBLES, CA, February 16, 2022 – The Paso Robles City Council is seeking community input on the City’s goals and budget priorities during a workshop scheduled for Saturday, February 26 at 12 p.m. in City Council Chambers. To maximi...

Annual Development Impact Fee Report

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Paso Robles will consider acceptance of the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021.

WHEN:             &...

New Paso Robles Apartment Housing Breaks Ground

Creston Road will be widened to improve traffic circulation

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 27, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new apartment complex at 1401 Creston Road, along with the widening of the portion of Creston...

City of Paso Robles Receives Chamber Endorsement for Spaceport Concept

A number of companies involved in the space technology sector have been in contact with the City regarding the Spaceport project and the City is actively researching the potential opportunities of the space tech economy.

PASO ROBLES, CA. September 14, 2021 - President and CEO of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Gina Fitzpatrick, presented a Letter of Support to City of Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin on behalf of the Chamber Board of Directors in support of th...

The First Tract Homes Since 2007 Under Construction in Paso Robles

The First Tract Homes Since 2007 Under Construction in Paso Robles at The Vintages at River Oaks

55+ housing community has broken ground

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 17, 2021 – The first tract homes in Paso Robles to be built since the 2007 recession began are under construction now in a community called The Vintage at River Oaks. The tract is located near the River Oaks Hot Springs a...

Paso Robles Addresses Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Homelessness Issues

Including statistical data, legal considerations, riverbed issues, local resources

PASO ROBLES, CA, June 22, 2021 – Due to an increase in requests for information about legal and safety issues surrounding homeless residents and riverbed clearing, the City of Paso Robles has compiled answers to frequently asked questions surrou...

City of Paso Robles Short-Term Rental Permits Reach Capacity

The City has limited the number of non-hosted short term rental permits to 325.

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 24, 2021– The Paso Robles Community Development Department recently accepted the 325^th application for a non-hosted short-term rental permit, which was the maximum number approved by the City Council in 2019.  

Pleas...

Paso Robles Downtown Parking Expanded Hours

The City of Paso Robles is expanding the hours of paid parking in downtown Paso Robles to 7 days a week from 9 AM to 8 PM.

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 1, 2021 - The City of Paso Robles is expanding the hours of paid parking in downtown Paso Robles. Currently paid parking hours are Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM. Starting May 1^st, paid parking hours will be 7 days a we...

City Receives Grant for Crosswalk Upgrades at Appaloosa and Niblick

The City of Paso Robles was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Grant for crosswalk upgrades at Appaloosa Drive and Niblick Road.

PASO ROBLES, CA - The City of Paso Robles was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Grant, on March 31, for crosswalk upgrades at Appaloosa Drive and Niblick Road. The grant will pay for push button flashing lighting, extension and widening of the median t...

CERT Flood Response in Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA –  Members of the North San Luis Obispo County Community Emergency Response Team, most often simply referred to as CERT, responded to assist the city of Paso Robles during the January winter storm.  CERT team me...

Salinas River Flood Waters

ALL Residents are advised to not enter the riverbed.

PASO ROBLES, CA – A man was assisted out of the Salinas River early Sunday morning by the Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services following heavy rainfall.

At approximately 6:00 a.m. the Paso Robles Police and Fire Dispatch Center received a call...

AED "SaveStation" Kiosk Installed in Downtown City Park

The SaveStation provides 24/7 availability of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to the community in the event of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Read on for usage instructions.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services is pleased to announce the installation of a new life safety feature for our community: the first 24/7 publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

The AED is housed in a sp...

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Warning

There have been recent fires associated with lithium-ion batteries in Paso Robles.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to alert residents to the potential hazards associated with Lithium-Ion batteries. There have been recent fires associated with lithium-ion batteries in Paso Robles and your Fire Departm...

Community Risk Reduction

Paso PD and Fire Cleanup in Salinas Corridor

PASO ROBLES, CA – We are currently experiencing another year of record low rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures. California continues to experience longer wildfire seasons because of the drought. Over 4,900 fires have been recorded this y...

Community Emergency Response Training Offered

CERT: Basic Training Class teaches basic disaster response skills so you can safely help yourself and those around you.

Paso Robles, CA – September 7, 2022.  In the event of a major wildfire, earthquake, or wide spread flooding, emergency resources would immediately respond, but it is likely that they could be overwhelmed by the number of calls. &nbs...

Residential Structure Fire - 244 18th Street

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Tuesday August 9, 2022 at 10:13 a.m. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a fire at 244 18th Street, in Paso Robles.

First arriving firefighters found a single family dwelling with fire showing from the atta...

Multifamily Residential Structure Fire - Olive Street

PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 10:50 a.m. on August 3rd, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to Olive Street for a reported multifamily residential structure fire.

Firefighters arrived at scene to discover two fully involved units with mu...

Vegetation Fire on 7-31-22

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Sunday July 31, 2022, at 12:42 p.m. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vegetation fire along westbound Highway 46 between Golden Hill and Buena Vista Roads.

The fire briefly threatened a commercial occupan...

Vegetation Fire - Salinas Riverbed

PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 12:39 p.m. on Tuesday July 26, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to the area south of Niblick Bridge in the Salinas Riverbed for a reported vegetation fire.

The first arriving unit reported ...

Residential Structure Fire

Nighthawk Drive

PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 3:44 p.m. on June 7th, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to Nighthawk Drive for a reported residential structure fire.

Firefighters arrived at scene to discover a fire burning between two residen...

New Type III Fire Apparatus Placed in Service

This specialized fire engine is designed to respond to wildland fires that pose a risk to the community of Paso Robles and across the State of California.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services recently took delivery of its first Type III fire engine in the department’s history. The Paso Robles City Council approved the purchase of the fire apparatus built by Pierce Ma...

Underground Railroad Book Group’s February Title

A powerful meditation on the history we all share

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 23, 2023 On Wednesday, February 22, 6-7 pm in the Library Conference Room, the public is invited to meet and discuss Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad, a chronicle of a young slave's adventures as she makes a desperate ...

Embroider a Spring Sampler

Colorful meadow flora and fauna will brighten the day

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 18, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class’s March project is a Spring Embroidery Sampler from DMC. Employing traditional stitches used by women beginning in the 19th century, this sam...

Federal and State Tax Assistance Available

IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax preparation and filing

PASO ROBLES, CA –January 11, 2023 Looking for a particular tax form? The Paso Robles City Library Reference Desk staff can assist with accessing and printing federal and state tax forms. Looking for help preparing or filing your 2022 taxes? AARP...

Passion for Paso Returns with We Olive!

Popular program emphasizes local products

PASO ROBLES, CA –January 8, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to learn about all-things-olive on Wednesday, February 8, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room. Rudi Lasslett, from We Olive, will present an informative and deli...

Library to Reach Out to Homebound Patrons

New service utilizes postal service delivery

PASO ROBLES, CA –January 5, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library announces a new service intended for those unable to leave home to visit the library due to a temporary or permanent health condition.

Library by Mail service will enable homebound cit...

Library’s 2023 Story Times

Stories and crafts for every age group

PASO ROBLES, CA –December 10, 2022  Beginning January 2023, the Paso Robles City Library will offer six Story Times each week:

•    Mondays, 2:30 pm – Grade School Story Time: Animal Tales wi...

Mother Goose Is Loose!

Library’s popular in-person early literacy program returns

PASO ROBLES, CA December 10, 2022   Mother Goose on the Loose, better known as Baby Story Time, is back with Miss Carrie on Thursdays, 10:00 am beginning January 5. 

Baby Story Time is an early literacy program for ages 0-18 months that u...

Felt Appliqué Brooch February’s Adult Craft

Design, sewing, and embroidery techniques for beginning and intermediate crafters

PASO ROBLES, CA – December 19, 2022  Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! Crafters will enjoy this month’s applique project. Inspired by the quilts used by those traveling ...

Kick Off the New Year with Rules of Civility

1930’s high-society New York topic of discussion

PASO ROBLES, CA – December 10, 2022  Join the Paso Robles City Library’s Book Group discussion of Rules of Civility by Amor Towles on Wednesday, January 18, 6-7 pm in the Library Conference Room. New participants are encouraged to attend...

Start the New Year with Crafting!

January’s craft will help you save your pennies

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 17, 2022  Crafters will enjoy this Felt Coin Purse project – a great tool to meet your New Year’s goal to save your pennies. Designed by Over the River Felt of overtheriverfelt.com, this co...

Van Steenwyk Bequest to Library

Funds to be used to augment book and electronic collections

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 19, 2022 The Paso Robles Library Foundation is pleased to accept a $100,000 donation from the estate of Elizabeth Van Steenwyk, longtime Paso Robles City Library advocate, prolific author, and local businesswoman.

Accord...

Paso Robles City Library Receives Wine Country Alliance Donation

Funds to be used to augment Children’s Library

PASO ROBLES, CA –7 October, 2022  The Paso Robles Library Foundation is pleased to accept a $5,000 donation from the Paso Robles Wine County Alliance Foundation. 

The funds, generated by the organization’s Virtual Wine...

Hurray! Stuffed Animal Sleepover Is Back!

Furry friends invited to end-of-the-year adventure

PASO ROBLES, CA –November 30, 2022  Once again, the Library invites Stuffed Animals to a special sleepover, where they will make new friends, play games, read stories, and get into all sorts of mischief after the Library closes for the ...

Start the New Year with Crafting!

January’s craft will help you save your pennies

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 17, 2022  Crafters will enjoy this Felt Coin Purse project – a great tool to meet your New Year’s goal to save your pennies. Designed by Over the River Felt of overtheriverfelt.com, this co...

Library Book Group Reads The Snow Child

Close out 2022 with a magical debut novel

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 17, 2022 What better way to close out 2022 than by joining the Paso Robles Library Book Group? December’s selected title, Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow Child, will be discussed on Thursday, December 15, 6-7...

Wish You Were Here!

Travel to Northern Italy and Istanbul with Karen and Mike

PASO ROBLES, CA –October 12, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to travel through Northern Italy and Istanbul with avid travelers Karen MacLaurin and Mike Cussen on Thursday, November 3, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Library ...

Alfredo the Magnificent to Astound and Amaze!

Mind-bending fun for the whole family

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 14, 2022  Duffy Hudson and the Paso Robles City Library present Alfredo the Magnificent on Wednesday, October 12, at 4 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. By the end of the show, YOU will be the magician! This interact...

Create a One-of-a-Kind Holiday Wreath

December craft perfect for beginning macramé enthusiasts

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 12, 2022  December’s craft activity is perfect for beginners and those more skilled in knot tying. Using the larks head, double half hitch, and square knots, create a white wreath with red ornaments, ...

Library Book Group’s October Read Is Deliciously Deadly

A fun and frightening debut novel

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 23, 2022  On Thursday, October 20, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room, the public is invited to discuss Oyinkan Braithwaite’s witty debut novel, My Sister the Serial Killer.

Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize...

A Visit from Edgar Allan Poe: In the Shadow of the Raven

Library to host unique one-man theatrical experience

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 14, 2022  On Wednesday, October 12, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Paso Robles City Library will host a special evening’s entertainment featuring the works and life story of on...

Autumn Pumpkin Banner for Your Fall Décor

November craft combines sewing, embroidery, and felt

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 16, 2022  Crafters will enjoy this November’s three-dimensional felt craft – the perfect Autumn Pumpkin banner to hang on a wall or door for Thanksgiving. Designed by Amy Chappell of amero...

Library Book Group to Read Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

A novel of art, love, plague, time travel and metaphysics

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 15, 2022   On Thursday, September 15, 6-7 pm, the public is invited to meet in the Library Conference Room to discuss of Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. 

Best-selling author Mandel returns with...

Destination Spaceport!

Library to host special program on City’s exciting plan for airport’s future

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022 On Thursday, September 1, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Paso Robles City Library will host a joint presentation by Henry Danielson, CISSO Technology Advisor at Cal Poly’s Cybersecurity Institute (CC...

Preschool Story Time & Craft with Miss Melissa is Back!

New day and time for popular children’s program

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022  Beginning September 7, the Paso Robles City Library returns to offering weekly in-person Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6 with Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey. 

Join Miss Melissa on Wednesdays at...

Black Velveteen Cat “Purrfect” for the Season

Library offers Halloween-themed crafting project for intermediate sewers

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 10, 2022  Intermediate sewing enthusiasts will enjoy October’s black cat craft. While designed as a hand sewing project, it can be completed by machine. Arms and legs will be jointed using heavy duty t...

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with Cuentos y Crafts with Cristal!

Popular summer bilingual story time and craft experience to continue

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022  The special bilingual Story Time and Craft program at the Library Study Center over the summer is back by popular demand!

Beginning Tuesday, September 20, at 4:00 pm, Miss Cristal will engage children with a bilin...

Amazing White Lions on Photographic Display

September’s Art in the Library features rare wild cats of southern Africa

PASO ROBLES, CA  August 10, 2022 On safari in southern Africa in July 2019, Cheryl Strahl and her husband, Richard, were privileged to see rare white lions in the Timbavati Game Reserve. They were told by their professional guides that only three...

Fun New Format for Library’s Adult Crafting Series

Craft ties into September’s space theme

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 10, 2022  Crafters will enjoy this month’s moon phase wall hanging. Perfect for beginning crafters, this simple mirror craft will provide an eye-catching display of the phases of the moon.  

To...

Destination Spaceport!

Library to host special program on City’s exciting plan for airport’s future

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 10, 2022 On Thursday, September 1, from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Paso Robles City Library will host a joint presentation by Henry Danielson, CISSO Technology Advisor at Cal Poly’s Cybersecurity Institute (CC...

Paso Robles Appoints New Community Services Director

Julie Dahlen retiring, Angelica Fortin selected as new director

PASO ROBLES, CA. August 1, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles would like to congratulate Julie Dahlen on retiring after 27 years with the City, and to announce the appointment of Angelica Fortin as the new Director of Community Services for the City.

Julie Dah...

Call for Library Art Display Proposals

Proposals being accepted for next year’s displays

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 18, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library seeks to encourage the artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing space in the Library to display visual and other work. To be considered for display in 2023:

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August Art Display to Feature Loretta Easter

Proposals being accepted for next year’s displays

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 10, 2022 Local photographer Loretta Easter will display her artistic talent the month of August in the Library. Easter began taking photographs while in grammar school and finds beauty in interesting things on the Central C...

The Hearts of Men by Nickolas Butler

An earnest exploration of the best and worst of male behavior

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 15, 2022   On Wednesday, July 13, 6-7 pm, the public is invited to meet in the Library Conference Room to discuss of The Hearts of Men by Nickolas Butler. 

Across three generations and as many wars, this novel explor...

Applique a Felt Mountain Scene

Craft ties into 2022 Summer Reading Program theme

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 10, 2022  Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! Register by Friday, July 8 to participate in this Zoom felt applique class on Wedne...

Cuentos y Crafts with Cristal this Summer!

Library to offer special bilingual story time and craft experience for children

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 8, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to offer Cuentos and Crafts with Cristal, a special 6-week bilingual Story Time and Craft program on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm at the Library Study Center, located on th...

Embroider a Summer Sampler

Craft ties into 2022 Summer Reading Program theme

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 15, 2022  Beginning and intermediate crafters will enjoy creating this month’s summer-themed embroidery project from DMC. In keeping with our Summer Reading Program theme Read Beyond the Beaten Path, thi...

The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman

Perhaps some friendships aren’t meant to last forever

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 15, 2022   On Wednesday, August 20, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room the public is invited to participate in a discussion of The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman. 

Elizabeth, Veronica, Rachel, and Emily ...

Traveling Lantern Presents Camp Ocean

All (small) hands on deck!

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 15, 2020 Ahoy mateys! On Wednesday, July 13, at 10 am in the Library Conference Room, adventurous children are invited to participate in Traveling Lantern’s Camp Ocean.

Mr. Sharky, the snaggle-toothed camp counselo...

Bruce Cook Returns to Display in June

Layered photographs combine fantasy and reality

PASO ROBLES, CA  May 12, 2022  Photographer, digital artist, retired structural engineer, retired international search-and-rescue specialist, private pilot, scuba diver, passionate animal lover, wine devotee, and Oreo cookie enthusiast B...

Sylvia Hambly presents Na Mele O Ke Kai at the Library

Experience storytelling through dance, music, and song

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 22, 2020 On Wednesday, June 22, 10 am in the Library Conference Room, join Sylvia Hambly and the dancers of Halau Hula Na Mele o ke Kai and explore the art of hula!

Hula dancing is a complex art form and there are ma...

In-Person Story Time Returns to Library

Popular children’s program sure to bring smiles this summer

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 15, 2020  In-person Story Time is back at the Paso Robles City Library two days a week this summer!

Beginning in June, the weekly lineup will be: 

•    Mondays: Miss Frances returns with Anim...

Library’s Summer Reading Program Starts Soon!

Join the celebration of reading, programs and the Great Outdoors

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 4, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library invites all ages to participate in Read Beyond the Beaten Path during June 1-July 31 and read to win great prizes! Simply register and log your minutes. Complete 10 hours of reading and w...

Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities Return to Library!

Teens invited to help with Summer Reading Program 2022

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 2, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library invites area teens entering grades 9-12 to help with the summer reading incentive program one day per week during June 13-July 31. 

The Library Summer Teen Volunteer Program is an...

Things are Getting Wild at the Library

Zoo to You returns to the Library for more fun

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 16, 2022  Back for more wildlife excitement is Zoo to You on Wednesday, June 29, at 10:00 am in the Library Conference Room. This time, learn about the rainforest canopy and the animals that live and play in that colorful ec...

Zoo to You to Visit the Library in June

Native Wildlife event kicks off Summer Reading Program 2022

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 18, 2022  Kicking off this year’s Summer Reading Program—Read Beyond the Beaten Path—is a visit from Zoo to You on Wednesday, June 15, at 10:00 am in the Library Conference Room.&nb...

Macramé a Basket

3D project takes knotting skills to new level

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 15, 2022 Register by Wednesday, June 8 to participate in this Zoom macrame class on Wednesday, June 22, 6-7pm.

Intermediate crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating this month’s macramé basket based...

Temporary Library Closure April 22-24

All library services will be inaccessible

PASO ROBLES, CA  April 13, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library will be closed Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24 to transition to a new catalog operating system. During this transition to the new catalog:

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Spring into a New Book!

Library challenges students to read during Spring Break

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 11, 2022 Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in the Library’s Spring into a New Book reading challenge during April 15-22!

Simply sign up with Beanstack, ...

CubeSat Now on Display in Library through May

Small spacecraft big in space research

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 8, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to learn about the CubeSats—a class of research spacecraft called nanosatellites—invented at Cal Poly in the late 1990s that have become...

Library Partners with State Parks!

Free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state park units

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 8, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to partner with the California State Library in offering library patrons free vehicle day-use passes to over 200 participating state park units operated by the California Sta...

Temporary Library Closure April 22-23

All library services will be inaccessible

PASO ROBLES, CA  April 4, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library will be closed on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 for computer system upgrades. During that time, there will be no access to library services, including the catalog.

As a reminder...

Celebrate Día de los Niños/Day of the Child!

Annual Library event celebrates children, families, and reading

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 1, 2022  In keeping with its tradition of celebrating the annual Día de los Niños/Day of the Child/Day of the Book event, the Paso Robles City Library invites families to stop by the Uptown ...

The Art of Linda Trapp on Display in May

Abstract watercolor expresses joy in nature

PASO ROBLES, CA  April 15, 2022  In May, Art in the Library will feature the creative expression of artist Linda Abbott Trapp, who finds her inspiration in nature, faith, love, and culture. “My abstract watercolor works express my joy in...

Paso Robles Community Services Department Reaching Out to Children in Need

Kits provide comfort, distraction, and enrichment

PASO ROBLES, CA March 25, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library and Recreation Services divisions are pleased to partner with local agencies in providing Comfort Kits to children and families struggling with such situations as homelessness, trauma, or crisis....

Create a Beautiful Sunflower Embroidery Piece

Traditional craft celebrates Ukrainian culture

https://www.prcity.com/246/classes-eventsPASO ROBLES, CA – April 15, 2022 The country of Ukraine is known for its beautiful traditional embroidery as well as its national flower, the sunflower. Gain a new appreciation of Ukrainian culture by cre...

Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer

Generations become united across time in this fanciful tale

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 15, 2022   On Thursday, May 19, 6-7 pm, the public is invited to enhance its reading experience by participating in a Zoom discussion of Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer.

With only a yellowing phot...

Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson

Native American coming-of-age story is authentically voiced

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 23, 2022   As part of the Paso Robles City Library's Cuesta Book of the Year celebration, join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson on Wednes...

Paso Robles City Library Celebrates Cuesta Book of the Year

Special Zoom discussion features guest host Kathy Myers

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 10, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library will celebrate Cuesta Book of the Year, There There by Tommy Orange, with a special book discussion on Thursday, April 7, 6:00-7:00 pm, featuring guest host Kathy Myers from...

Discover Native American Beading

Cuesta Book of the Year-themed craft for adults

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 11, 2022  As part of the Cuesta Book of the Year celebration honoring Native American culture, the Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class will focus on Native American beading techniques. Designed...

Art Quilts on Display

Artist Jeanne Aird employs traditional and new techniques

PASO ROBLES, CA March 15, 2022  The art quilts of local resident Jeanne Aird will be on display in the Paso Robles City Library the month of April. Using such techniques as block printing, Japanese shibori, painting, bleaching, dyeing, hand-stitc...

The New Black Gold Cooperative Library System

Changes in services coming

PASO ROBLES, CA   February 28, 2022 The Black Gold Cooperative Library System, of which Paso Robles City Library is a member, is currently undergoing a realignment that will ultimately allow Central Coast libraries to provide a more community-foc...

Ken Johnson Photography on Display

Mother Nature’s grandeur through local lens in March

PASO ROBLES, CA February 15, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to display the photographic collection of local resident Ken Johnson. Interested in photography since the 1980s, Johnson was unable to pursue his passion until his recent retirement...

Story Time in a Box!

Recreate Library’s popular program at home with Storytime Boxes

PASO ROBLES, CA February 9, 2022   The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce the addition of a new collection in the Children’s Library—Storytime Boxes!

Carefully curated by Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey and Story Time supersta...

A Photographic Look into Our Past

Library displays late 19th century Central Coast portraits this month

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 8, 2022   The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to have on display a curated sampling of the Paso Robles Historical Society’s large collection of the late 19th century photographer, Richard J. Arno...

Paint a Mandala!

Explore an artistic representation of higher thought and deeper meaning

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 15, 2022 This month, the Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class will focus on the mandala artform—an intricate geometrical pattern in a square or circular shape, symbolic of the cosmos. Designed for beginning painters, par...

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Enter a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 24, 2022   Join the Library Book Group Zoom discussion of The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi on Thursday, March 17 6:00-7:00 pm. 

Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes...

Mountain Lion Sighting in Paso Robles

The Paso Robles Police Department received a report from a resident of a mountain lion sighting at approximately 6:30PM in the area of Vista Cerro Drive off Golden Hill Road on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Residents and those walking in the area should be...

Vine Street Showcase Canceled

Due to the current weather and projected forecast for this evening the City of Paso Robles has canceled the Vine Street Showcase event scheduled for tonight starting at 6:00 p.m. The decision to cancel the event was made due to the conditions of the roadw...

PRPD Receives Grant to Deter Unsafe Behaviors, Increase Safety

The added programs will run through September 2023.

Paso Robles, Calif. November 4, 2022 – The Paso Robles Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.

“This g...

Community Risk Reduction

Paso PD and Fire Cleanup in Salinas Corridor

PASO ROBLES, CA – We are currently experiencing another year of record low rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures. California continues to experience longer wildfire seasons because of the drought. Over 4,900 fires have been recorded this y...

Burglary and Vehicle Pursuit

PASO ROBLES, CA. August 16, 2022 - This morning around 3 AM, the Paso Robles Police were dispatched to Tobacco Mart in the Woodland Plaza for a report of a burglary in progress. Officers arrived on scene and immediately saw the suspects getting into a whi...

Armed Robbery Update

PASO ROBLES, CA. August 5, 2022 - On 07-21-2022 at approximately 06:44 AM, an employee from Carl’s Jr. on Black Oak Drive reported that an armed robbery had just occurred.

After extensive Patrol and Detective investigation, Kasey William Caraway,...

Armed Robbery

PASO ROBLES, CA - On 07-21-2022 at approximately 06:44 AM, an employee from Carl’s Jr. on Black Oak Drive reported that an armed robbery had just occurred. A medium-built Hispanic male adult, approximately 5’7”, wearing a gre...

PRPD Probation/Parole Operation

Paso Robles, CA – On 07-18-2022, the Paso Robles Police Department, in conjunction with the San Luis Obispo County Probation Department, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Gang Task Force, Atascadero Police Department, and State Parole, ...

Rapid Response and Active Shooter Training

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Kermit King Elementary

PASO ROBLES, CA – Active shooter and rapid response incidents are increasing across the Unites States. In order to stay prepared for this type of event, the Paso Robles Fire Department and Paso Robles Police Department will be conducting a rapid...

Paso Robles Police Open House May 18th

PASO ROBLES POLICE HOST AN OPEN HOUSE May 18th 

Free event to be held at 900 Park St

PASO ROBLES, CA – The Paso Robles Police Department is pleased to announce that they are hosting an “Open House" on We...

Paso Robles City Council to Discuss Parking this Saturday

Joint meeting with the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission to discuss modifications to the Paid Parking program

PASO ROBLES, CA, April 5, 2022– The Paso Robles City Council will be holding a special meeting on Saturday, April 9 from 12:00-4:00PM at 1000 Spring Street.  The meeting will also be attended by the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission ...

Bank Robbery

Paso Robles-

On 02-10-2022, approximately 12:31pm, the Paso Robles Police Department received a 911 call from US Bank, 189 Niblick Rd., that a robbery had just occurred. Employees of the bank advised a White male adult, wearing a black sweatshirt and a bla...

Drugs and Weapons Seizure

Paso Robles, CA, February 9, 2022. On 02-08-22 at approximately 11:56 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 2400 block of Riverside Ave. The caller advised the vehicle had bee...

Police Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect

PASO ROBLES – Early this morning, around 3:00 a.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding a sexual assault in the 400 block of Kenton Ct. The investigation revealed a male suspect broke into a home and sexually assaulted a ...

Paso Robles Police Investigates Death Involving Train

PASO ROBLES – This afternoon, around 4:30 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding a pedestrian who was struck by an Amtrak train near the 3400 Block of Riverside Ave.  Officers from the Paso Robles Police Depar...

Paso Robles Downtown Senior Parking Permits

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles will be offering 500 annual Senior Downtown Parking Permits starting March 28, 2022, to residents of Paso Robles. Seniors 65 and older can purchase a permit for $30. Permits are valid from April 1st &...