Cannabis Forum and Survey  

The City of Paso Robles is seeking community feedback on a possible expansion of cannabis regulations. A community forum is planned for Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 1000 Spring Street or virtually at www.prcity.com/youtube, and a Resident Survey is available now through September 5, 2022.  

Union/Golden Hill Detours & FAQs

The intersection at Golden Hill and Union is closed for construction. Please use posted detours to avoid impacting residential neighborhoods. With school starting, please plan your route and departure time to account for traffic impacts. We apologize for the inconvenience, it will be worth it in the end! Read the FAQs about the closure 

UPDATE: Centennial Creek Repairs

The Centennial Park trail closures for the Centennial Creek repair project have been changed to better accommodate student access to campuses. The trail closures will now take place as follows:

• Closure Lower Portion (Nickerson to Navajo): August 22 - October 31, 2022
• Closure Upper Portion (Nickerson to Lana):
  July 15 – September 30, 2023

Public Hearing - Cannabis

The Paso Robles Planning Commission is holding a scheduled public hearing to consider recommending an amendment to the Municipal Code that would allow delivery-only commercial cannabis within the Riverside Corridor (RC) and the C-3 district, subject to the review and approval of a conditional use permit. More information

New Public Works Director

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 internal recruitment. Alakel will head the newly-created Utilities Department. Berman has been with the City since 2004 and most recently served as the Parks Maintenance Supervisor. More information 

Upcoming City Council Meeting

The next Paso Robles City Council meeting takes place on August 16, 2022 beginning at 6:30 PM. Residents can attend in person or listen live and view the presentations on the City's YouTube channel here. To provide public comment during the meeting, call (805) 865-PASO (7276). The agenda can be found here 72 hours prior to the meeting. 

Hypnosis 101

This introductory hypnosis class is taught by instructor Art Kuhns, a certified specialist in hypnosis and PTSD by the American Hypnosis Association.  The class will cover a brief history of hypnosis, what hypnosis is (and isn’t) and the benefits of hypnosis.  During this class you will learn how to hypnotize yourself and others.  Wednesday, August 17 from 6-8 pm at Centennial Park.  $40 registration  More information

Aqua Jam at Municipal Pool

This popular Aqua Zumba class offered by instructor Jennifer Loewen Nicolds provides a low impact water workout packed with cardio and toning exercises set to great music.  This class will happen at Municipal Pool (534 28th Street) every Tuesday and Thursday from noon-12:50 p.m. through Thursday, September 29.  $45 for a 10-punch pass or $5 drop in.  Bring a hat, towel and bathing suit.  Punch passes available for purchase in person at the Centennial Park registration desk Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. Learn more here 

Youth Evolution Soccer and Basketball

Join the Youth Evolution coaches for the first session of fall classes.  We’ll be offering three levels of basketball in the Centennial Park Gym beginning Tuesday, August 30 or four levels of soccer classes for ages 2.5 to 11 beginning Friday, September 2 in the Centennial Park Gym. Your child will learn age-appropriate skills through drills and games designed for their age group while having fun in a nurturing environment.  5-week sessions/$100 ($10 sibling discount). Times vary by age group.  Learn more here.

West Coast Creative Academy

Through a new partnership with the West Coast Creative Academy, nine unique and magical classes have been added to our fall schedule.  These offerings include Dance, Musical Theatre, Mini Musician, Music and Movement and Art Around the World.  Each class is designed to nurture the creative spark in your child .  All classes are presented in a 12-week session beginning the first week of September and are offered at $180 (sibling discounts and scholarships available).  Days and times vary by class. Learn more and register here.

Library Book Group Reads: The Clover Girls by Viola Shipman 

Wednesday, August 17  
Library Conference Room, 6-7 p.m. 
Elizabeth, Veronica, Rachel, and Emily met at Camp Birchwood as girls in 1985, where over four summers they were the Clover Girls—inseparable for those magical few weeks of freedom—until the last summer that pulled them apart. Perhaps some friendships aren’t meant to last forever . . . The title is available in various formats through the catalog. Space is limited. Registration is required for each participant. For ages 16+. 

In-Person Story Time 

In-person Story Time is back at the Paso Robles City Library two days a week this summer! 
Mondays: Miss Frances returns with Animal Tales & Crafts at 2:30 p.m. in the Story Room. 
Fridays: Miss Cappy returns with Toddler Story Time & Crafts at 10 p.m. in the Story Room. 

Economic Development Newsletter

The City of Paso Robles develops strategies to improve the economic strength of the City through business development, retention and expansion, workforce development, job creation and the diversification of Paso's economy.  Learn more here and/or sign up for the Economic Development Newsletter on the Notify Me page.

Foster Care Needed in Paso Robles

SLO County is currently facing an unprecedented shortage of available resource family homes to care for foster youth, 51 of whom are from Paso Robles. The two most pressing needs are for homes willing to provide short-term care as an emergency shelter home or homes willing to care for school-aged youth ages 6-18, especially teenagers. More information at 805-781-1705 or www.slofostercare.com

Translation Services Available

The City of Paso Robles uses a translation service to help callers more quickly. The service allows City staff to easily connect to a third-party translation service via a conference call. The service has been in use by the Police Department for some time and is now available in all departments when callers access the City’s information line at 805.227.7276. Read the Press Release o la  Noticia de Prensa. 

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