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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 Forth Hunter Liggett, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a partnership known as...

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...

City of Paso Robles Hosting Free New Year’s Eve event

Seeking food trucks and champagne booth partners

PASO ROBLES, CA, Monday, October 31, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is hosting a free New Year’s Eve celebration in the downtown City Park and is seeking three food trucks and a local champagne/sparkling wine producer to participate in...

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 ...

New Year’s Event Celebration

The FREE event features a bonfire, live music, DJ, fire dancers, food trucks, beverage booths and a 9PM ball drop to coincide with midnight on the east coast.

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles is hosting a free community event on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2022, from 7- 11PM.  The New Year’s celebration will be held downtown, at City Park, and will feature live music, a DJ, fire dancers and a...

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...

Pioneer Day Parking Citations

Parking tickets given to visitors during the Oct. 8th Pioneer Day Celebration in downtown Paso Robles will be forgiven. A request for administrative review can be completed online using the Parking Citation Portal at pasorobles.citationinfo.com

(PASO ROBLES CA) Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin announced today that parking tickets given to visitors during the Oct. 8^th Pioneer Day Celebration in downtown Paso Robles will be forgiven. 

“Visitors to the Pioneer Day celebration expect...

Pending Storm Events 2022

Rainfall amounts from current and 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, e...

Fall Season of Recreation Classes Now Open for Registration

New Partnerships Bring a Creative Spark to Youth Activities This Season

PASO ROBLES, CA –The fall lineup of classes offered through Paso Robles Recreation Services are now open for registration and include a variety of activities for all ages, from youth to seniors. All fall classes can be viewed at prcity.com/recre...

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 ...

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:

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...