Posted on: April 13, 2021
Drive-through honoring Tom Frutchey on April 16
PASO ROBLES, CA, April 13, 2021 – City Manager Tom Frutchey’s last day will be April 16th. Staff and community members will have a chance to celebrate Mr. Frutchey on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 4:30-5:30PM. A drive-t...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: April 1, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: March 29, 2021
The City of Paso Robles is launching an annual Senior Downtown Parking Permit. Seniors 65 and older can purchase a permit for $5 per year. Permits are valid from April 1st – March 31st. With the Senior Permit, seniors can park in any paid parkin...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: March 18, 2021
Public invited to COVID-safe send off for Tom Frutchey
PASO ROBLES, CA, March 18, 2021 – The City Council has appointed Greg Carpenter as Interim City Manager, effective April 19th. He will serve in this role for at least a few months while the City Council continues the search for a permanent City ...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: February 23, 2021
Public workshop and surveys helped develop community vision and Council goals
PASO ROBLES, CA, February 23, 2021 – The Paso Robles City Council held a community visioning and goal-setting workshop on February 20, in preparation for setting budget priorities for the next fiscal budget and to get a feel for what residents w...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: February 18, 2021
Seeking resident input on 2021-2022 goals and budget priorities
PASO ROBLES, CA, February 18, 2021 – The Paso Robles City Council is seeking community participation in its visioning and goal-setting workshop, which will be held on Saturday, February 20. The purpose of the workshop is to set budget ...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 26, 2021
PASO ROBLES, CA, January 26, 2021 – Paso Robles City Council has allocated $100,000 towards the purchase of propane as part of its COVID-19 Economic Recovery Program to assist local businesses and the residents they employ.
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 26, 2021
PASO ROBLES, CA, January 26, 2021 – City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services recently completed its Annual Report for 2020 and is making the results available to the public.
The report outlines the department’s ...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 25, 2021
Road closures, temporary parklet modifications, riverbed outreach
PASO ROBLES, CA, January 25, 2021– A series of winter storms is heading toward San Luis Obispo County and Paso Robles is expected to receive up to 9-12 inches of rain this week if the storm stays on its current course. The heaviest rainfall is c...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 25, 2021
Rainfall amounts from anticipated winter storms could be significant, which may potentially cause local flooding. City Staff has taken preemptive measures to mitigate and/or reduce the flooding potential where possible (i.e., drain cleaning, etc.) The Cit...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 22, 2021
PASO ROBLES, CA, January 22, 2021 -- The City of Paso Robles' "Keep It Local" gift card program is now in full swing! Over 50 local businesses are participating in the campaign offering 20% discounts on full-v...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 21, 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...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 14, 2021
Designed to generate sales revenue while saving customers money
PASO ROBLES, CA, January 12, 2021 -- With many local businesses forced to shut down or limit activities during the state’s Regional Stay at Home order, the City of Paso Robles continues to find ways to help support local businesses and residents. To that ...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2021
The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointment to the Planning Commission. Appointments will be for 3-year terms expiring February 28, 2024.
The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointment to the Planning Commission. Appointments will be for 3-year terms expiring February 28, 2024. Commissioners can expect to dedicate 15 - 20 hours each month to meetings, subcommittee mee...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: January 7, 2021
The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointments to fill one vacancy for a Board of Commissioner and one Tenant Board of Commissioner on the Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointments to fill one vacancy for a Board of Commissioner and one Tenant Board of Commissioner on the Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
The Paso Robles Housing Authority Board...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: December 17, 2020
PASO ROBLES, CA, 16 de diciembre de 2020 – El Distrito Escolar de la Unión Conjunta Paso Robles (PRJUSD) anunció ayer que no proporcionará comidas a los estudiantes durante las vacaciones de invierno de tres sema...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2020
While Council Supports Purple Tier for Paso, State and County Retain Public Health Oversight
PASO ROBLES, CA, December 11, 2020 - Last night, the City Council held a special meeting, in light of the state’s recent decision to issue a stay-at-home order for San Luis Obispo County. After extensive public input and discussion, th...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: November 23, 2020
The City Council will be holding a public hearing on December 1, 2020
PASO ROBLES, CA, November 23, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is updating its Housing Element, a required Element of the General Plan that includes goals and objectives to achieve housing for all economic segments of the community, including affo...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2020
Rainfall amounts from anticipated winter storms could be significant, which may potentially cause local flooding. City Staff has taken preemptive measures to mitigate and/or reduce the flooding potential where possible (i.e., drain cleaning, etc.) The Cit...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2020
Planning Commission Holding Public Hearing on November 10
PASO ROBLES, CA, November 5, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is updating its Housing Element, a required Element of the General Plan that includes goals and objectives to achieve housing for all economic segments of the community, including affor...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2020
Encourages all residents to make a plan
PASO ROBLES, CA, October 12, 2020 – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind all residents about the importance of being prepared in the event of a wildfire. To better our assist our community in being prepared, we created th...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: October 9, 2020
Pavement condition rating received
PASO ROBLES, CA, October 9, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles Public Works Department received an update on the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating for city streets. PCI is the commonly accepted system for assessing the overall condition of stree...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2020
Ask that their small business grants be given to those who need them more
PASO ROBLES, CA, October 6, 2020 - In August 2020, the City of Paso Robles launched a COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program utilizing $200,000 in federal CARES Act funds to provide one-time grant funding for small businesses in Paso Robles.
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2020
Starting today, October 6, San Luis Obispo County’s K-12 schools have the option to reopen for modified in-person instruction.
San Luis Obispo, CA — County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein affirmed that starting today, October 6, San Luis Obispo County’s K-12 schools have the option to reopen for modified in-person instruction according to the criteria list...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: September 24, 2020
Resident insurance premiums could be impacted
PASO ROBLES, CA, September 24, 2020 – City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services (PRFES) recently received the results of an insurance evaluation conducted by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), an independent organization that serves insu...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2020
There will not be traditional polling places but there will be 23 Voter Service Centers open around the county for 4 days between October 31- November 3 for in-person voting.
PASO ROBLES, CA, September 22, 2020 – For the November 3, 2020 election, every registered voter will automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Voters may also choose instead to vote in person. In-person voting begins on October 5, 2020 and con...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2020
Public invited to watch virtual candidate briefing tonight
PASO ROBLES, CA, September 16, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is conducting a virtual Candidate Briefing this evening to educate City Council candidates about the services provided by and operations within each City department.
The executive mana...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: September 11, 2020
33 Local businesses awarded grants, representing more than 200 local jobs
PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles created a COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program utilizing $200,000 in federal CARES Act funds to provide one-time grant funding for small businesses in Paso Robles.
The program was created to su...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2020
Paso Robles Tertiary Treatment Facilities project is the winner of the Global Water Awards 2020 Wastewater Project of the Year
PASO ROBLES, CA, Date – The Paso Robles Tertiary Treatment Facilities project is the winner of the Global Water Awards 2020 Wastewater Project of the Year. This is an annual awards program administered by an international publication ...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: August 18, 2020
Centennial Park Gym will be a cooling center through Friday, August 21
PASO ROBLES, CA, August 19, 2020 – Due to the excessive heat warning, the dates of the City’s temporary cooling center have been extended through 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of up to 113 are exp...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: August 14, 2020
Centennial Park Gym will be a cooling center from August 14-17
PASO ROBLES, CA, August 14, 2020 – An excessive heat warning will go in effect from 11 a.m. on Friday morning until 9 p.m. on Monday. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of up to 112 are expected, according to the National Weather Servi...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: August 13, 2020
Years in the making, it will be rolled out in phases
PASO ROBLES, CA, August 13, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles has begun installation of wayfinding signage, nearly 20 years after the idea was first proposed in the community.
According to local lore, Gary Eberle and Tom Martin started dreaming of m...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: August 11, 2020
1st Annual Review of 2019 Ordinance
PASO ROBLES, CA (August 10, 2020) – The Paso Robles City Council will receive its first annual status review of the Paso Robles Short Term Rental Ordinance at its regular meeting on August 18, 2020 at 6:30PM.
The review will cover:
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: August 6, 2020
City, ECHO and Paso Cares collaborating
PASO ROBLES, CA, August 6, 2020 – In order to respond to high fire risk conditions and to follow guidance for providing shelter to those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, the City is providing an emergency, temporary camping area wi...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2020
August 1, 2020
Dear Paso Robles Community,
We have entered a critical period for the pandemic in the City. Our zip code has had 133 new cases in just the last ten days; that compares to only 313 new cases in the prior 4 months.
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 30, 2020
Encourages business and residents to “Get Outside in Paso” and Stay Safe
PASO ROBLES, CA, July 30, 2020 – Paso Robles businesses and City staff have worked together to develop the next phase of outdoor business, with the addition of new on-street dining options this week. Residents will find on-street seating on Park...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 28, 2020
Start date is July 29, 2020
PASO ROBLES, CA, July 28, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is welcoming Paul Sloan as its new Economic Development Manager. Mr. Sloan has roughly 20 years of experience in marketing, tourism management, and business development. Most recently, he ...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2020
San Luis Obispo, CA — San Luis Obispo County health officials are asking residents to avoid social gatherings, consistent with State Health Officer order, as COVID-19 cases increase in SLO County.
“More cases in SLO County are tied to members of several different households getting together with others through parties, celebrations, and other in-person social gatherings,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. &ld...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2020
City Council and Planning Commission Holding Joint Public Workshop on August 4
PASO ROBLES, CA, July 27, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is updating its Housing Element, a required Element of the General Plan that includes goals and objectives to achieve housing for all economic segments of the community, including affordab...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 22, 2020
PASO ROBLES, CA – July 22, 2020 The City of Paso Robles City Council voted Tuesday night to place a local essential services and local control measure on the November ballot.
This would empower voters to decide how to best address current and future needs of the community.
In a recently conducted community survey, as many as 65% of respondents indicated they would support this simple majority requirement measure, which would pr...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 22, 2020
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. --- The County Behavioral Health Department is urging community members to continue to stay strong as COVID-19 continues to affect the physical and mental health of residents.
As COVID-19 cases rise in San Luis Obispo County, many residents may experience feelings of fear, burnout, frustration, grief, and hopelessness at the chance to get back to normal. County officials say these feelings are natural and that there is comfort ...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 20, 2020
PASO ROBLES, CA, July 20, 2020 – The public is encouraged to participate in the July 28, 2020 Planning Commission teleconference-only hearing for the Beechwood Specific Plan. The site is approximately 235 acres in the southeast corner of the cit...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 15, 2020
San Luis Obispo, CA — To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, the California Department of Public Health has ordered the closure of several industries in San Luis Obispo County, effective tomorrow until further notice from the State.
Today marks the third consecutive day that San Luis Obispo County has appeared on the watch list for exceeding the State’s criteria for its COVID-19 case rate. As a result, the following sectors and activities are ordered to close or limit opera...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 13, 2020
Candidate Packets Available Beginning July 13th
Deadline for Filing Nomination Papers is August 7th
The initial period for filing Nomination Papers is July 13 – August 7, 2020. However, if a seated incumbent does not file nomination papers for their respective position, the filing period to submit nomination papers for that office wi...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 9, 2020
San Luis Obispo, CA — As demand for COVID-19 testing increases in San Luis Obispo County, the County Public Health Department is asking residents to only get tested if they are at high risk for transmission or serious illness related to the disease.
The current volume of asymptomatic, low/no-risk individuals getting tested has cut the capacity of the public testing sites in San Luis Obispo County to test essential workers, healthcare workers, symptomatic individuals, those who have had confirmed expo...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: July 7, 2020
San Luis Obispo, CA — County Public Health Officials expect San Luis Obispo County to end up on the State’s COVID-19 “watch list” soon after the County reportedly exceeded the State’s COVID-19 case rate criteria over the weekend.
The County Public Health Department recently saw elevated disease transmission, with a case rate of about 114 COVID-19 per 100,000 population over the last 14-day period. The State’s threshold is no more than 100 per 100,000 population over a 14...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 26, 2020
Paso Robles Police Chief Ty Lewis will be holding a press
conference Today, Friday, June 26th at 3:00PM to discuss updates on theTrevon Perry missing person case.
The press conference will be held at the City Council
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 25, 2020
Applicant and City are seeking resident comments
PASO ROBLES, CA – The proposed Beechwood Specific Plan (Project) will begin the public hearing process soon and the applicant and City’s Community Development Department are seeking resident input prior to the hearings.
Due t...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 23, 2020
The River Fire, which broke out in the Salinas Riverbed yesterday, has been contained. The fire burned 15 acres, destroyed 2 homes, and caused damage to 9 others.
The evacuation order will be lifted this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Residents may begin returning to their homes at that time. Street closures may still be in effect as utility crews continue to work in the area. Identification will be required to enter any a...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 23, 2020
60% Containment Reached
PASO ROBLES, CA –June 23, 2020 The River Fire, which broke out in the Salinas Riverbed yesterday at 1:55 pm is estimated to be 60% contained. Spreading across 15 acres, it has destroyed 2 structures and caused damage to 9. PG&E has...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2020
Evacuations are still in place after a fire broke out near the Salinas Riverbed earlier today. The fire started at 1:55pm, jumped South River Rd in the Capitol Hill neighborhood prompting the evacuation of 559 residences and spreading across 7 acres.
Currently, the fire is estimated to be 10% contained and forward progress has been stopped. 2 homes were destroyed, and 4 additional homes have been badly damaged.
Remaining street closures include River Rd closed from Creston to Navajo, Creston ...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 22, 2020
Evacuations have been ordered due to a fire that broke near the Salinas Riverbed earlier this afternoon. The fire broke out at about 1:55 p.m. The flames have jumped South River Road, prompting evacuations.
The evacuation has been ordered in the area bound by S. River Rd, Navajo Rd, Union Rd, and Walnut/Bolen Dr. Two evacuation centers are being opened at the Paso Robles Veteran’s Hall, 240 Scott St and the Senior Center, 270 Scott Street.
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 11, 2020
The Sheriff’s Office is releasing the identity of the Deputy who was wounded in the active shooter incident which occurred on 6-10-20 in Paso Robles.
The Deputy is identified as 28-year old Nicholas Dreyfus. He began with the Sheriff’s ...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2020
Photos of suspect in Paso Robles shootings
From the SLO County Sheriff’s Office
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Do you recognize this man? Authorities say this man shot a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Deputy this morning in Paso Robles. The Sheriff’s Office is releasing t...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 10, 2020
PASO ROBLES, CA – June 10, 2020 We have had an active shooter incident in the City of Paso Robles this morning. Paso Robles Police Department and City Officials are requesting the public to avoid downtown Paso Robles as law enforcement...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 4, 2020
City Council will consider the Paso Robles Gateway Annexation project at their next meeting. The public is encouraged to send written comments now, and to listen to and participate in the live-streamed teleconference meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
PASO ROBLES, CA, June 4, 2020 – Paso Robles City Council will consider the Paso Robles Gateway Annexation project at their next meeting. The public is encouraged to send written comments now, and to listen to and participate in the liv...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 2, 2020
PASO ROBLES, CA – June 2, 2020 Today’s Black Lives Matter protest drew nearly 125 peaceful demonstrators. The march ended with a unifying prayer led by two of the protesters alongside Paso Robles Police Chief, Ty Lewis. Chief...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: June 2, 2020
PASO ROBLES, CA – June 2, 2020 A Black Lives Matter protest and march is underway in Downtown Paso Robles. The protest is currently peaceful and consists of approximately 100 - 125 people. It is causing intermittent traffic delays in the Downtow...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: May 28, 2020
City begins process of gradual reopening of lower-risk services Monday, June 1st
PASO ROBLES, CA – May 28, 2020 Entering further into Stage 2 of the State’s Resilience Roadmap for reopening, the City of Paso Robles Community Services Department is pleased to begin offering limited access to Library and Recreation s...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2020
PASO ROBLES, CA – Since March 16th, the Paso Robles PD and San Luis Obispo County D.A.’s office have continuously investigated the whereabouts of missing person, Trevon Perry. Between the two agencies, over 15 investigators h...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: May 6, 2020
Council adopts two additional urgency ordinances to help ease local cashflow crisis
PASO ROBLES, CA – May 6, 2020 In an effort to further support local residents and businesses by helping ease the financial hardships brought on by the global pandemic and resulting actions, the Paso Robles City Council, at last night&a...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2020
Paso Robles residents will soon see additional hearts popping up in neighborhoods, around town, and on vehicles as the Happy Heart Hunt campaign gets underway.
PASO ROBLES, CA – Drawing inspiration from what is already happening organically, as well as a national campaign, the City of Paso Robles is encouraging residents and business owners to make, decorate, and display hearts that offer inspiration a...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: April 28, 2020
Two expanded areas of reception for those without access
PASO ROBLES, CA – For residents of Paso Robles and its surrounding areas working from home or relying on distance learning, being connected to the Internet is essential. However, for some, being connected is not financially feasible and for othe...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2020
PASO ROBLES - Last night at about 10:17 pm two employees were closing shop at Fatte’s pizza, when a masked gunman entered the business. He approached the counter and displayed a silver pistol with an attached suppressor, wrapped in black tape. T...
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Paso Robles City Press Releases