News Flash

Qualified Applicants Sought to Fill Vacant City Council Seat

City Council to Interview Applicants on August 24th

PASO ROBLES, CA, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 – The Paso Robles City Council is seeking eligible applicants for appointment to fill the unexpired term for an at-large Paso Robles City Council seat until December 2022.    The candida...

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...

City Council to Hold Special Meeting to Discuss Council Vacancy

City Council to Discuss Options to Fill Seat

PASO ROBLES, CA, Thursday, August 4, 2022 – The Paso Robles City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the recently vacated District 2 City Council seat. The meeting will be held in the City Council Cham...

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...

Centennial Trail to Close During Creek Repairs

PRHS students and trail walkers should plan alternate routes during closures

PASO ROBLES, CA, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles, in collaboration with Caltrans and the Upper Salinas-Las Tablas Resource Conservation District (USLT RCD), will be breaking ground on the Centennial Creek Rehabilitation Proje...

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...

City Council Candidate Filing Period Now Open for November 2022 Election

Deadline for Filing Nomination Papers is August 12th

Paso Robles, CA, July 26, 2022 - On November 8, 2022, Paso Robles residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open Councilmember seats (one in District 1 and one in District 2) and for the Mayor.  Each position serves a four-year term. &a...

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...

Notice of Election and Ballot Argument Deadlines

November 8, 2022 City Council Election and Ballot Measure notice

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...

All Fireworks Prohibited

Citations of up to $1000 will be issued to those caught setting off fireworks.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind residents that all fireworks including “Safe and Sane” fireworks are prohibited in the City of Paso Robles.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that in 20...

City Announces Filing Period Dates for Candidates in November 2022 Election

Candidate Packets Available Beginning July 18th
Deadline for Filing Nomination Papers is August 12th

Paso Robles, CA, June 5, 2022 - On November 8, 2022, Paso Robles residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open Councilmember seats (one in District 1 and one in District 2) and for the Mayor.  Each position serves a four-year term. &am...

Mandatory 3-day Watering Schedule

Outdoor irrigation is limited to 3 days a week inside city limits.
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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 Contingency Pl...

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 a...

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 to Develop Outdoor Dining Options

Residents encouraged to give input on parklets, sidewalk cafés, etc.

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 15, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is holding a public workshop on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 3-5 PM to discuss ideas for permanent outdoor dining options in Paso Robles. which may include parklets. 

The workshop...

Tips for Draining Your Pool or Spa

Preserve your pool and protect community waterways and wildlife

Hot summer days are right around the corner, and the pool is calling your name. Although you may be ready to grab a float and jump in, you should first check the condition of your pool for holes in the liner, missing tiles, or other problems that might re...

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...

Paso Robles City Council Re-Appoints Davis and Koegler to the Planning Commission

PASO ROBLES, CA – The Paso Robles City Council has re-appointed two sitting Planning Commissioners back to the Paso Robles Planning Commission.  Commissioners Sheree Davis and Mark Koegler were both re-appointed to new 3-year terms at a special C...

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:             &...

Golden Hill and Union Road Intersection Improvements

Future Road Closures

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City is pleased to announce that the proposed improvement project at Golden Hill and Union Road is currently out to bid. Attached are the before and after photos of the proposed improvements.

City Council has directed staff ...

Paso Robles Appoints New Police Chief

PASO ROBLES, CA, December 21, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles has announced the appointment of a new Police Chief, Damian Nord.  Chief Nord assumed his new position with the City on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. 

Chief Nord was selected afte...

Health Department Offers Guidance for COVID-19 At-Home Testing

Community members testing positive are required to isolate for 10 days and should report results

San Luis Obispo, CA—With increasing numbers of community members using in-home tests to detect COVID-19, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department has new guidance on what to do when one receives positive results from one of these t...

New Tools Added to Paso Robles Library’s Employment Resources Toolchest

Four new online workforce development resources now available

PASO ROBLES, CA – December 7, 2021 With funding from the California State Library, the Paso Robles City Library is pleased to make available several new tools from some of the top online learning companies to help library users with job training...

Paso Robles to Appoint New Assistant City Manager

Former Bakersfield Assistant City Manager Chris Huot

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Assistant City Manager, Chris Huot (Hue-Ott), effective January 3, 2022. Mr. Huot was selected after a competitive nationwide recruitment process.

Over the ...

Stolen Vehicle Arrest

Paso Robles Police Department’s stationary license plate scanner alerted to a vehicle with a reported stolen license plate. Brief standoff ends in arrest of two suspects.

PASO ROBLES, CA- On November 2, 2021, at approximately 9:25 pm, the Paso Robles Police Department’s stationary license plate scanner alerted to a vehicle with a reported stolen license plate. Officers quickly realized the stolen license plate wa...

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...

Paso Robles Participating in Central Coast Clean Campaign

Asking residents for help in keeping trash out of local waterways

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 4, 2021 – 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 Coas...

Downtown Parklets to be Removed by November 1, 2021

Option to extend for 90 days by request

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 1, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles is asking downtown restaurants to remove their parklets and/or sidewalk cafés no later than November 1, 2021. 

In June of 2020, the Paso Robles City Council authorized...

Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme and learn the sounds of fire safety.

9/30/21 – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week^TM campaign, “Le...

Paso Robles Receives $2.8MM Grant for Broadband

Will increase internet access, help attract tech businesses

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 21, 2021 – The United States Department of Commerce announced Sept. 16 that it will award the city of Paso Robles $2.8 million to expand broadband access and reliability in the city.

In August of 2020 the City submitted...

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...

Paso Robles Receives Rural Innovation Grant

Partnering with Hispanic Business Association and Sandbox Paso to create tech jobs

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 10, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles in partnership with the Hispanic Business Association has been selected from among 40 communities nationwide to receive fully-funded participation in the Rural Innovation Initiative f...

City of Paso Robles Announces New Concession Services at Barney Schwartz Park

Reservable Mobile Food Vendor Spaces and New Concessionaire Program to Benefit Nonprofit Groups

PASO ROBLES, CA - The City of Paso Robles is rolling-out a new plan for concession service at Barney Schwartz Park (2970 Union Road) including a dedicated area for mobile food service vendors and a concessionaire program designed to benefit nonprofit comm...

Paso Robles Breaks Ground on New Public Safety Facility

Fire Station 3 will be located on Union Road near Ardmore

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 3, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new public safety facility located at 2924 Union Road. Once complete, the facility will house Fire Sta...

Mayor Martin Visits the Miniature World of Space Tech

Conversations continue with a wide range of companies from the numerous sectors of the space industry who have expressed early interest in a potential Paso Robles Spaceport.

On August 3rd, the Paso Robles City Council unanimously voted to submit pre-application information to the FAA for a Spaceport license for the Paso Robles Airport and to continue evaluating the Spaceport license opportunity with the Airport Commission.&am...

Paso Robles Moves Back to Virtual Public Meetings

In response to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Paso Robles and SLO County, the City of Paso Robles is opting to move back to virtual public meetings.

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 23, 2021. In response to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Paso Robles and SLO County, the City of Paso Robles is opting to move back to virtual public meetings. 

Effective immediately, City Council and Planning Commis...

Paso Robles Hires Olympic Skatepark Firm to Design Bike Pump Track

City is seeking community input on design features

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 20, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles has engaged the services California Skateparks to design a new bicycle pump track and is seeking community input from future users of the track on what design features they might...

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 Appoints New City Manager

The Paso Robles City Council is pleased to announce that a conditional offer of employment for the position of City Manager has been made to Ty Lewis, the current Paso Robles Police Chief.  The appointment is formally scheduled to occur at the ne...

Community Emergency Response Training Available

Next session begins October 20

PASO ROBLES, CA – In the event of a large-scale disaster, such as a wildfire, earthquake, or flood, the fire department, law enforcement, and emergency medical services will immediately respond.  However, it is likely that they will be ...

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...

Paso Robles Upcoming Street Maintenance Work 2021

Paso Robles, CA, January 21, 2021 -- The City of Paso Robles has scheduled its street maintenance repairs for 2021, using funds from the existing Supplemental Sales Tax passed in 2012.

Construction is set to begin this summer and to be completed by the end...

Paso Robles Now Using Translation Services

All residents can now get their questions answered more quickly

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 12, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles has announced it will begin using a new translation service to help callers more quickly. The service allows City staff to easily connect to a third-party translation service via a conf...