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...

The House of Broken Angels

Pulitzer-Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea at his best

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 18, 2023 Join the discussion of Luis Alberto Urrea’s The House of Broken Angels on Wednesday, October 18, 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library Conference Room.  

In his final days, beloved and ailing patriarc...

Possible School Threat - Update

UPDATE:

During further investigation, The Paso Robles Police Department determined the screenshot of the threat circulating on the Central Coast was from Texas. The San Antonio Police Department determined the threat was not credible. The Paso Robles Polic...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

La Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia Del Condado de San Luis Obispo Lanza Nuevas Zonas de Evacuació

 Fecha: August 1, 2023 

Contacto Para Los Medios: Línea de medios de OES del Condado  (805) 781-4300  

San Luis Obispo, CA – Se alienta a los residentes del condado de San Luis Obisp...

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...

The Library Has a New App!

LiDA replaces old Black Gold app

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 1, 2023 The Library is pleased to introduce Aspen LiDA—short for Library Discovery App—which will replace the old Black Gold app, set to expire September 30.  Aspen LiDA is loaded with grea...

A Photographic Look into Our Past

Library displays late 19th century Central Coast portraits this month

PASO ROBLES, CA –?August 30, 2023  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. Arnold...

Cal Poly Arab Music Group Comes to Library

Trio to perform free concert in September

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 1, 2023 On Wednesday, September 13, at 6:00 pm in the Library Conference Room, the Library will host a trio from the Cal Poly Arab Music Ensemble. The group will perform some of the oldest continuously performed art m...

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...

The Arsonists’ City by Hala Alyan

Public invited to join Library’s monthly book group discussion

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 23, 2023 On Wednesday, September 20, beginning at 6:00 p.m., the public is invited to participate in a discussion of Hala Alyan’s The Arsonists’ City, a rich family story and a personal look at the le...

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...

Vandalism Arrests

PASO ROBLES, CA – On 08/10/2023, shortly after midnight, PRPD Dispatch received an alarm call at the Paso Robles High School, located at 801 Niblick Rd. Officers received information of alarm activations in multiple rooms throughout the campus. As officer...

Check out a Mobile Tidepool at the Library

The public is invited to an evening learning about local tidepools with Central Coast Aquarium...

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 19, 2023  On Wednesday, August 23, 5:30-6:30 pm in the Library Conference Room, the public is invited to an evening learning about local tidepools. Central Coast Aquarium staff will answer questions and introduce attendees t...

Fall for September’s Embroidery Craft Project

Autumn sampler creates cozy fall feeling. Perfect for advanced beginner or intermediate crafters...

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 1, 2023 Crafters will enjoy this month’s autumn embroidery sampler designed by DMC. Part of a series, but able to stand alone, this sampler will add to any seasonal décor. Perfect for advanced beginner or intermediate crafters, th...

Grand Theft Arrest

PASO ROBLES, CA – On 07/17/23 at about 09:00 a.m., officers from the Paso Robles Police Department responded to Lowes, 2445 Golden Hill Road, on a report of a grand theft suspect (Kody Samuels, 36, of Santa Maria) who had returned to the store. ...

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...

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Charming, witty, and compulsively readable debut novel

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 19, 2023 Round out your Dive into Summer with a group discussion of Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures on Wednesday, August 16, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room.

After Tova Sullivan’s hu...

There’s Still Time to Dive into Reading

Library’s reading program continues through August 12

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 19, 2023 There is still time to Dive into Reading with the Library's popular reading challenge! Register through Beanstack, then hook a good book and get started. Remember to log your minutes to earn great prizes. ...

Bring the Sea Inside with Colorful Macrame Fish

August craft wraps up Dive into Summer

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 1, 2023  Round out the ocean-themed Summer Reading Program—Dive into Summer—by making a fish wall hanging to display. Using the square knot, double half hitch, and lark’s head knots, l...

David Butz Art on Display in July

Pushing the limits of printmaking

PASO ROBLES, CA  June 30, 2023  Capturing the beauty of nature, from its raucous spectacle to its soft quiet moments, David Butz explores the parks and wilderness areas of the western United States, searching for breathtaking subjects to...

Free Art Display Space Available

Library art display proposals accepted until September 11

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 1, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library seeks to encourage the artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing free space in the Library to display visual and other work. To be considered for display in 2024:

&...

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...

Dive into Reading this Summer!

Summer in the City fun continues at the Library

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 23, 2023 The Library's popular Summer Reading Program continues this month. Simply register through Beanstack, then hook a good book and get started. Log your minutes to earn great prizes. One lucky reader will win the Grand Prize – ...

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

Ocean-themed programs and events continue

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 21, 2023 The Summer Reading Program’s Dive into Summer theme continues this month with a group discussion of Lisa See’s The Island of Sea Women on Wednesday, July 19, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room.

Mi-ja and Young-sook, two ...

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...

Dive into Crafting this Summer

Ocean-themed pendant made with polymer clay

June 2, 2023 Continue the ocean-themed celebration of the Library’s Summer Reading Program—Dive into Summer—with a polymer clay craft project.

Using the clay and a special twisting technique, design a beautiful ocean-themed pe...

Bruce Cook Photography on Display in June

Layered photographs combine fantasy and reality

PASO ROBLES, CA  May 10, 2023  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...

Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery

What the octopus can teach us

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 24, 2023 Join the Summer Reading Program ocean-themed discussion on Wednesday, June 21, 6-7 pm in the Library Conference Room of Sy Montgomery’s Soul of an Octopus.

In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predat...

Burglary Arrest

PASO ROBLES, CA – On 05/21/2023 at approx. 1208 hours, officers from the Paso Robles Police Department responded to the 300 block of Montebello Oaks for a report of a residential burglary in progress. The victim was not home but was alerted by t...

Dive into Reading this Summer!

Library’s annual Summer Reading Program offers fun and exciting activities for kids

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 22, 2023 What would Summer in the City be without the Library's popular Summer Reading Program? This year's theme is Dive into Reading and what better way to do that than by joining the reading challenge! S...

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program is administered by USAC with oversight from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

What are the program benefits?

• Service discount up to $30/month
• Service discount up to $75/month on qualifying Tribal lands
• Device dis...

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...

Mother Goose Is Twice as Loose!

Library’s popular in-person early literacy program adds second class

PASO ROBLES, CA May 8, 2023  Due to popular demand, Mother Goose on the Loose, better known as Baby Story Time, is now offered twice on Thursday mornings: 9:30 am and again at 10:00 am.

Baby Story Time is an early literacy program for ages 0-18 mo...

California Police Agencies Receiving Swatting Calls

Paso Robles, CA,- On May 10, 2023, at approximately 2:39pm, the Paso Robles Police Department received a single call of an active shooter at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort, 2700 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles. The call appeared to originate from a phone...

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...

Papier Mâché and Decoupage Fun

Ocean-themed craft kicks off Library’s Dive into Summer program

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 12, 2023 Kick off the Library’s Summer Reading Program—Dive into Summer—with a craft project guaranteed to have you swimming back for more!

June’s adult series craft project is a papier mâché and decoupage bowl similar to the one depi...

Pastels on Display at the Paso Robles City Library

Paso Robles Art Association’s Pastel Guild members to display in May

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 10, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to showcase the Paso Robles Art Association’s Pastel Guild during the month of May. Member Shelly Snow states, “We believe that showing in the Paso Roble...

Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities Return to Library!

Information session planned for parents and teens

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 27, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library invites area teens entering grades 10, 11, 12 to help with Dive into Reading!—the Library’s summer reading incentive program—one day per week during June ...

Somewhere Sisters by Erika Hayasaki

What does it mean to give a child a good life?

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 19, 2023 Join the Paso Robles City Library’s Book Group on Wednesday, May 17, 6-7 pm in the Library Conference Room for a discussion of Erika Hayasaki’s Somewhere Sisters.

Told from their own perspectives, twin sisters Ha and Leon r...

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.

Celebrate Día de los Niños/Day of the Child with Bilingual Lotería!

Annual event celebrates children, families, and reading

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 1, 2023  In keeping with its tradition of celebrating the annual Día de los Niños/Day of the Child/Day of the Book event, the City of Paso Robles Community Services Department has partnered ...

Linda Trapp to Display in Library in April

Watercolor and giclee on tap

PASO ROBLES, CA –March 10, 2023  In April, Art in the Library will feature the creative expression of artist Linda Abbott Trapp, who has painted the boundary between art and psychology for the past two decades. “I draw on my e...

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...

3-D Koi Pond Project

Taking embroidery skills to the next level

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 24, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library’s April Adult Craft project is a three-dimensional embroidered koi pond reminiscent of those found in China and Japan. Embroidery will be applied in layers on tulle fabric a...

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...

Preparación para Desastres y Emergencias (Reprogramado a partir del 25 de Febrero de 2023)

PASO ROBLES, CA - Desastres como incendios forestales, terremotos e inundaciones ocurren en el condado de San Luis Obispo. Si ocurriera uno, es posible que el personal del servicio de emergencia no pueda comunicarse con todos de inmediato. Un desastre pod...

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

Library Book Group discusses Cuesta Book of the Year

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 19, 2023 Be part of this year's Cuesta Book of the Year celebration by joining the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly book group for a conversation about All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir on Wednesday, April 1...

An Evening with Majida Fazel

Cuesta Book of the Year-themed cultural event

PASO ROBLES, CA –March 15, 2023   Enhance your reading of All My Rage, this year's Cuesta Book of the Year selection, by attending the Paso Robles City Library's immersive evening of belly dance and henna art on&nb...

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...

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...

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...

Create Coasters with Gorgeous Geometric Motifs

April craft based on traditional Pakistani tile designs

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 24, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class’s April project is a set of felt coasters based on traditional Pakistani tile designs. Pakistan is known for its beautiful ceramic tiles wit...

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...

Book Publishing Event Coming to Paso Robles City Library

Learn the 1-2-3s of getting published

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 22, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to host a special literary event: Book Publishing 1-2-3 with full-time editor and workshop presenter Laurie Gibson. The class will explore ideas to aid in your growth as...

The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post

Cereal company heiress dared to do more

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 15, 2023 Join the discussion of Allison Pataki’s The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post on Wednesday, March 15, 6-7 pm, in the Library Conference Room. 

Marjorie Merriweather Post’s journey ...

Paso Robles City Library to Showcase Local Watercolorists

Paso Robles Art Association’s Painters Guild to display in March

PASO ROBLES, CA –February 10, 2023 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to showcase the Paso Robles Art Association’s Painters Guild during the month of March. Working with watercolors, artists Betty Scanlan, Daisy Witcosky, Kay Eic...

Paso Robles Police Investigate Two Separate Assaults

Update February 11, 2023:

As reported yesterday, Paso Robles Police officers and detectives responded to a stabbing victim, who claimed to have been stabbed in the Salinas Riverbed.

Detectives worked throughout the night and into the early morning hours, fo...

Paso Robles Police Make a Drug and Weapon Arrest From a Traffic Stop

Friday, February 3rd, shortly before 1:00 pm, a Paso Robles Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on Niblick Road for an equipment violation. The 17-year-old driver pulled over into the parking lot of the Paso Robles High School. During the traffic stop...

The Pros and Cons of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

City staff to discuss local ordinance and standards

PASO ROBLES, CA –February 8, 2023   The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to host City planning staff on Wednesday, March 8, 5:30-6:30 pm in the Library Conference Room as they present information about the city’s local Acce...

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...

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 ...

Rainfall Totals

See daily precipitation in inches. Season is July 1-June 30. Rainfall measurement taken daily at 7 a.m. at the Paso Robles Water Yard

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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...

Condado de San Luis Obispo Declarado Elegible Para Asistencia Individual de FEMA

San Luis Obispo, CA – El 17 de enero de 2023, se enmendó la Declaración de Desastre Mayor para el Estado de California (FEMA-4683-DR) por tormentas invernales severas para incluir al Condado de San Luis Obispo para asistenc...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Airport Publications

The publications governing the development and operation of the Municipal Airport are available for viewing here, at the City Library or at City Hall.

Airport Services & Business Directory

Airport Services, including Air Charter, Aircraft Maintenance, Fuel and Line Services, Hot Air Balloons, and more!

Business Development at the Airport

The City has developed a significant portion of the Airport into a thriving industrial park that serves as home to many individual businesses and provides in excess of 700 jobs in the community.

History of the Paso Robles Airport

On May 7, 1973, the County of San Luis Obispo sold the airport to the City of Paso Robles for $1.

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...