News Flash

PRPD Presents Paso Robles Night Out

Strengthening Community Bonds, Promoting Safety

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 19, 2023 – The Paso Robles Police Department is bringing the community together for a night of fun, camaraderie, and the shared goal of creating a safer city. Paso Robles Night Out is set t...

City Council Vacancy Application

Paso Robles City Council District 1 Vacancy Application Now Available
Applications Accepted thru September 21, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Paso Robles City Council District 1 Vacancy Application Now Available

Applications Accepted thru September 21, 2023 at 5 p.m.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Applications are currently being accepted for the City Council District 1 Vacancy.  &...

Hamon Appointed Mayor

UPDATE (September 11, 2023) - Applications are available on the City's web site at www.prcity.com/CityCouncil and at the City Clerk’s Office; 1000 Spring St.

PASO ROBLES, CA - [September 8, 2023] – The Paso Robles City Council ...

North River Road Closures

PASO ROBLES, CA, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – The City of Paso Robles has contracted with Mountain Cascade Inc. to install a large recycled water pipeline under the Salinas River, in North River Road, and up a hillside above North River Road. This pipel...

Creeks to Coast Clean-Up Day 2023

City of Paso Robles annual "Creeks to Coast Clean-Up Day" event happens on Saturday September 23, 2023

PASO ROBLES, CA [September 6, 2023] - 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...

Downtown Parking App

On February 21, 2023, the Paso Robles City Council approved updates to the downtown parking program which will take effect March 1, 2023.

The following is a summary of the updates:

• All patrons will be provided two free hours of parking per day (a license pl...

Water Supply Video

The video explains the four sources of water used to supply enough water to support planned growth.

PASO ROBLES, CA - [Date] - The City of Paso Robles has produced a video to help inform residents about the local water supply. The video provides an overview of the City’s water sources and planning efforts and helps answer questions residents may have ab...

SLO County Office of Emergency Services Launches New Countywide Evacuation Zones

To save time during an emergency, it is important for residents to know your zone in advance. Go to ReadySLO.org/evaczone and enter your address in the evacuation zone tool.

San Luis Obispo, CA – Residents of San Luis Obispo County are encouraged to “know your evacuation zone” as part of the launch of a countywide evacuation planning project. The new pre-determined evacuation zones will assist fi...

Paso Robles Airport Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The City of Paso Robles will be celebrating its airport's 50th anniversary with a special event on Saturday, September 23.

[Paso Robles, CA] August 25, 2023 – The City of Paso Robles will be celebrating its airport's 50th anniversary with an event at the Paso Robles Municipal Airport on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 

The ev...

Community Celebration of Life

Please join us for a Community Celebration of Life for Mayor Steve Martin on September 27, 2023.

PASO ROBLES, CA - August 23, 2023 - The City of Paso Robles is hosting a Community Celebration of Life in honor of the late Mayor Steve Martin, whose immeasurable contributions to the community will be remembered on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The even...

Paso Robles Prepares: September is National Preparedness Month

Community Emergency Response Training Courses Offered This Fall

Paso Robles, August 22, 2023— September is recognized as National Preparedness Month, a time when communities across the nation come together to raise awareness about the importance of being prepared for emergencies and disasters. In line with t...

New Teen Center

The Grand Opening Celebration took place on Aug 21, with more than 150 residents in attendance.

Paso Robles, CA, August 15, 2023 - Paso Robles Recreation Services will open a new Teen Center at Centennial Park with a grand opening celebration set for Monday, August 21 from 2 to 5 PM. Community members are encouraged to stop by, enjoy a comp...

Statement on the Passing of Mayor Steve W. Martin

The City of Paso Robles is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mayor Steve W. Martin.

Paso Robles, CA - August 15, 2023 - The City of Paso Robles is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mayor Steve W. Martin. Mayor Martin passed away on 08/14/2023 after a hard-fought illness. Mayor Martin's passing leaves a void throughout the commun...

Back to School Safety Tips from PRPD

As local students prepare to head back to school, the Paso Robles Police Department would like to share the following safety tips.

PASO ROBLES, CA - August 14, 2023 – As local students prepare to head back to school, the Paso Robles Police Department would like to share the following safety tips: 

Please be aware that school days bring traffic congestion: Yellow sch...

Summer Water Use

Watering Restrictions Not Required This Summer. The following minimum conservation measures for smart water use are always in effect...

PASO ROBLES, CA – The recent wet winter has brought copious amounts of rain to California.  The record rainfall has had a positive impact on reservoirs and groundwater basins.  The Sierra snowpack is still melting, causing rivers to flow...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Opening of the City's First Roundabout

The City of Paso Robles held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 23^rd to officially open the highly anticipated roundabout at the intersection of Golden Hill and Union Roads.  

City officials, project contractors, and community leaders gathe...

Roundabout Now Open at Golden Hill and Union!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Planned for June 23

PASO ROBLES, CA. July 15, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles Public Works Department is pleased to announce the official opening of the highly anticipated roundabout at the intersection of Golden Hill and Union Roads. As of this morning motorists, p...

City of Paso Robles Condemns Distribution of Antisemitic and Anti-LGBTQ Literature

On June 7, 2023, City staff received a report from a citizen indicating small plastic bags containing offensive literature were found at multiple locations within the River Oaks neighborhood area. The bags are believed to have been intentionally distribut...

SLO Co Animal Services Update

SLO County Animal Services Manager gave an update to City Council reviewing the new campus, services and tips for pet owners to help the City reduce costs.

City of Paso Robles Welcomes Eric P. Lashley as New City Librarian

PASO ROBLES, CA, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – The City of Paso Robles is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric P. Lashley as the new City Librarian. With an impressive background in library management and a passion for communi...

eBike Donation to Paso Robles Police Department

Paso Robles, CA,- On May 05, 2023, the Paso Robles Police Department received a donation of two Hummer eBikes from Borjon Auto Center, 2345 Golden Hill Road in Paso Robles. The eBikes are fully electric bicycles with a top speed of about 40MPH, and can be...

Paso Robles City Council Approves Broadband Strategic Plan

Paso Robles, California – The Paso Robles City Council unanimously approved the North County Broadband Strategic Plan at their May 2, 2023 meeting. The plan was developed in collaboration with the City of Atascadero to improve broadband access and digital...

Paso Robles Pothole Information

A few of the more common questions answered about how the City of Paso Robles handles potholes.

It’s not the constant pressure of car tires that wears the road down and causes potholes, but water that is actually causing the damage. Once water gets under pavement, it expands and contracts as it freezes and thaws, pushing against the roadbe...

Paso Robles Receives Road Safety Grant

Will be used to fund intersection safety improvements

PASO ROBLES, CA, Monday, March 27, 2023 – The City of Paso Robles was recently awarded a $250,000 grant from the Highway Safety Improvement Program to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety at three intersections in town.

The improvements are iden...

Disaster Preparation Class Offered in Spanish (RESCHEDULED from 2/25/2023)

The North SLO County Community Emergency Response Training program is sponsoring LISTOS, a class that teaches basic disaster response skills. This 8-hour class is taught in Spanish and intended for the entire family, so children are welcome too.

PASO ROBLES, CA – 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. If your home was threatened, or a fami...

Major Grant Awarded to City of Paso Robles for Recycled Water Distribution System

This infrastructure will enable the City to deliver over 3,000 acre-feet per year of high-quality recycled water to the City’s east side, and will help alleviate the problem of declining groundwater elevations in the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin.

PASO ROBLES, CA, Monday, March 20, 2023 –  The State of California has awarded the City of Paso Robles a $9,730,000 grant for construction of the City’s Recycled Water Distribution System project.  The grant is provid...

Paso Robles Parking Program Updates Go into Effect Today

PASO ROBLES – The Paso Robles Police Department would like to remind the public that our updated parking program begins today, March 1st, 2023. The City Council approved the current rate structure of 2 free hours per day for everyone, with $2.00...

Paso Robles City Council Appoints Two New Planning Commissioners

Planning Commission welcomes new Commissioners Eric Marlow and Pat Connally and reappoints Commissioner Ty Christensen

PASO ROBLES, CA – The Paso Robles City Council has re-appointed sitting Planning Commissioner Ty Christensen back to the Paso Robles Planning Commission and appointed two new Planning Commissioners, Eric Marlow and Pat Connally. The Commissioner...

City Council Updates Downtown Parking Program

Two Free Hours Of Parking Per Day to Continue, New Mobile App Forthcoming

Paso Robles, CA, - On February 21, 2023, the Paso Robles City Council approved updates to the downtown parking program which will take effect March 1, 2023.

The following is a summary of the updates:

• All patrons will be provided two free hours of...

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...

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...

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 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.

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 while providing sepa...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...