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Man found burglarizing home, flees out a window
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Aron Michael Thompson
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Deputies searching for wanted parolee in Shandon area
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Sheriff: Wave of car thefts in Shandon
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Man found burglarizing home, flees out a window
PASO ROBLES – Paso Robles Police Department responded to an interrupted burglary in the 1200 block of Katherine Ct. on Thursday, Sept. 20. The owner of the residence had returned home and discovered an adult male, later identified by surveillance footage as Jose Armando Montes Guillen, 20, inside her bedroom. Guillen had a black backpack full of the victim’s belongings and fled out an open bedroom window.
Updated: 18 hours ago
Deputies searching for wanted parolee in Shandon area
SHANDON — Deputies are searching the Shandon area Friday morning, Sept. 21, for a parolee believed to be armed and dangerous, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office reported. Shandon Elementary and Shandon High School were both sheltering in place while deputies continued to search for parolee Larry Harvey, 27, of Shandon. Friday morning deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the north end of Shandon at approximately 8:04 a.m.
Updated: 2 days ago
Sheriff: Wave of car thefts in Shandon
SHANDON — San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Deputies responded Thursday, Sept. 20, to a series of crimes in the Shandon area, which included the theft of three vehicles and burglary of a residence, the Sheriff’s Office reported. The first incident occurred at approximately 2:20 p.m. on the 100 block of South 7th Street in Shandon and involved a report of a stolen truck — which later crashed in the 2500 block of San Juan Road. The suspect or suspects then stole a nearby ranch utility vehicle and drove it to the 300 block of Truesdale Road in Shandon. At that time, the home was burglarized.
Updated: 2 days ago
Scholarships available for Paso Robles students
PASO ROBLES — Eligible students enrolled in a college, university or accredited post-secondary school in California with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may enter for a chance to join A-1 Auto Transport’s scholarship program. Every year, the California company, A-1 Auto Transport, offers $250, $500 and $1,000 in scholarship awards to participating students.
Updated: 1 week ago
SLO County: Valley Fever reports explode
In the first six months of this year, 283 cases of Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) were reported in San Luis Obispo County-compared to 91 cases in the first six months of 2017. This increase is especially concerning because 2017 saw the highest number of cases on record in California, and because case counts typically increase in the second half of the year. This increase is similar to patterns emerging across the state.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Paso Robles accepting applications to airport commission
The City of Paso Robles will accept applications for appointment to the Paso Robles Airport Commission until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Asphalt overlay on Main Street in Templeton begins in Sept.
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin construction to rehabilitate the pavement on Main Street in Templeton starting in September. The work will include removing and replacing failed pavement, placing a new paved surface, and reconstructing various roadside facilities including; curb ramps, traffic bulb-outs, and drainage facilities.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Task force arrests man for auto theft, burglary
PASO ROBLES — On Friday, Aug. 24, officers from the San Luis Obispo County Auto Theft Task Force (SLOCATT) arrested 18-year-old Ricardo Ramirez after he was stopped driving a stolen Lincoln MKZ taken from Paso Robles. Located in the vehicle was a stolen handgun from a residential burglary also within the City of Paso Robles. SLOCATT along with detectives from the Paso Robles Police Department served a search warrant at Ramirez’s residence. Additional items of evidence were located inside of the residence. Ramirez was linked to two additional auto thefts, and multiple burglary/thefts cases within the City of Paso Robles.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Sheriff: Greer murder investigation continues
PASO ROBLES — On Monday, Aug. 27, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office detectives conducted a search at a property in the 4000 block of Whispering Oaks Way in Paso Robles. The property was formerly owned by Brian Greer, a person of interest in the Jerry Greer murder investigation. Jerry Greer was reportedly found dead in his home on March 28, 2009 in the 2000 block of Santa Rita Road in Templeton, the Sheriff’s Office reported. Greer’s body was found by family members and his death was deemed a homicide.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
A suicidal man stands in the middle of road, waves knife at passersby
COUNTY — Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suicidal man who was waving a knife at people Tuesday morning on North River Road in Paso Robles, according to the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 9:55 a.m. to reports of a suicidal man standing in the middle of North River Road in Paso Robles. Witnesses reported the subject was holding a 10- to 12-inch knife to his throat and was also waving the knife at passersby.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
CalFresh Market Match expands
COUNTY — If you receive CalFresh Benefits you can use your EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmer’s markets, the Market Match Program will give you $ 1 for each EBT $1 that you spend up to $10. The Market Match Program is expanding to Arroyo Grande Wednesday and San Luis Obispo’s Thursday night Farmers’ Markets.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
State Legislature passes bill to ease impact of Diablo Canyon closure
COUNTY — The California Legislature passed a bill on Monday, Aug. 20 that will ease the impacts from the pending closure of Diablo Canyon Power Plant, the last functioning nuclear power plant in California. The bill, Senate Bill (SB) 1090, is now on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk for approval. The bipartisan legislation was introduced in March by Sen. Bill Monning (D-Carmel) and Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) to mitigate the impacts of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant closure.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Sirens will wail on Aug. 25
COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Early Warning System (EWS) sirens will sound on Saturday, Aug. 25 for their annual full-scale test. The Early Warning System sirens extend throughout the Emergency Planning Zone that extends in a circular area from Diablo Canyon. Originally the siren system was installed for an emergency at Diablo Canyon Power Plant, but they can be utilized for any disaster where actions, such as evacuations are needed to be taken by the public due to a tsunami or dam failure.
Updated: 4 weeks ago
Person of interest named in cold case homicide
COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office detectives found new information leading to the naming of a person of interest in a North County cold case from 2009. Jerry Greer, 71, was found dead in March 28, 2009 in his home on the 2000 block of Santa Rita Road in Templeton, the Sheriff’s Office reported. Greer’s body was discovered inside the home by family members. His death was deemed a homicide. The case has been thoroughly investigated since that time and as a result of the Sheriff's Office Cold Case Investigation Unit was able to reveal a person of interest in the murder of Greer.
Updated: 1 month ago
Library Study Center celebrates grand re-opening, Aug. 20
PASO ROBLES — The public is invited on Monday, Aug. 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. to check out the Library Study Center’s new look and participate in a book giveaway for children. According to Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey, “We are so excited about these new furnishings. Because of the generosity of the Library Foundation, the students we help every afternoon will have a flexible space that will allow room for group collaboration or individual study.” The Study Center was established in 2001 to provide a place for students to do homework after school. It offers a small, but powerful reference collection; computers with Internet access; and magazines, paperbacks, picture books, and other recreational reading materials. Each year, over 10,700 people make use of Study Center resources.
Updated: 1 month ago
Women’s Honor Farm donates to ECHO
COUNTY — The Women’s Honor Farm Sewing Program donated pillows, pajamas, and blankets to ECHO-El Camino Homeless Shelter on Monday, Aug. 13. The donation of handmade items were made by inmates who have elected to be a part of the Women’s Honor Farm Sewing Program, where they are gaining valuable skills and have the opportunity to give back to the community.
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PSHH promotes Mahoney to Director of Education
COUNTY — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) promoted Alejandra Mahoney to Director of Education, a 16-year-old, site-based service offered to residents of PSHH’s affordable housing developments throughout the Central Coast. Mahoney, a Santa Maria resident, has been with PSHH for 12 years and previously was the nonprofit’s Senior Manager of Educational Programs. Born in Costa Rica and raised in Guadalupe, Mahoney holds a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies from the University of the State of New York and has previous work experience at Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, Fitzgerald Community School and Santa Barbara County Office of Education.
Updated: 1 month ago
August Animal Service Pet of the Month : Zeus
Meet Zeus! This big handsome nine-year-old is a loyal boy who would love a home where he can be cozy inside with the people he loves. Zeus is treat motivated and eager to please. He already knows sit, shake, stay and maybe even more … and he would love to keep learning. He loves heads rubs and will even bump your hand with his head when he wants pets.
Updated: 1 month ago
Police to step up enforcement for distracted drivers
COUNTY — In an effort to make roads safer, the San Luis Obispo Police Department is deploying extra traffic enforcement officers on Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 to stop distracted driving. San Luis Obispo Police Department is spreading the message that distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves but everyone else on the road. Using an electronic device while driving is a serious safety problem, SLOPD reported. Most drivers know that texting while driving is a dangerous behavior, but many still use their cell phones and other mobile devices when they are behind the wheel, putting themselves and others at risk. Many drivers see distracted driving as risky when other drivers do it but do not recognize how their own driving deteriorates. In 2013, there were 3,154 people killed and an estimated 424,000 injured nationwide in crashes involving a distracted driver. That same year, 10 percent of fatal crashes were reported as distraction-affected crashes.
Updated: 1 month ago
Spot fires break out in North County
NORTH COUNTY — Several small vegetation fires erupted in the North County this week. Thanks to the quick response by firefighters and volunteers the fires were put out quickly and structures were saved. Ysabel Fire The Ysabel fire started on Aug. 9 at the 1000 block of Santa Ysabel Avenue, and South River Road in Paso Robles. Around 3:50 p.m. Cal Fire San Luis Obispo and the Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to the vegetation fire. Winds drove the fire and structures nearby were threatened. An air attack and an engine fought the two-acre grass fire that was wind driven and surrounded by roads threatening nearby structures. By 4:04 p.m.fire personnel made good progress and additional resources were canceled. Structure threat was mitigated and shortly after aircraft was released. The fire was fully contained by 4:35 p.m.
Updated: 1 month ago
KCF partners with Salvation Army for CA Wildfire Relief
COUNTY — Kennedy Club Fitness Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande are partnering with the local offices of the Salvation Army to help raise funds for those affected by the recent California Wildfires. “Several of our staff who either have firefighters in their family or know people affected by the fires asked us to get involved as a company,” said Debra Albert, Kennedy Club Fitness Marketing Manager. “We’ve had a long standing relationship with the Salvation Army, and they, along with the Red Cross have been instrumental in providing help and relief. We host the red kettles every holiday and it seemed fitting to bring those kettles back in the Clubs as beacons of help and aid for those who need it.”
Updated: 1 month ago
City announces extension of filing period for November election
PASO ROBLES — On Nov. 6, Paso Robles residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open City Council seats and the Mayoral seat. Each position serves a four-year term. The initial period for filing nomination papers was July 16 to Aug. 10. However, because a seated incumbent did not file nomination papers for their respective Council seat, the filing period to submit nomination papers, for City Council only, has been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 15. Candidate packets (nomination papers) are available through the Paso Robles City Clerk's Office. An appointment is required with the Deputy City Clerk to pick up a packet. Call 805-237-3888 to schedule an appointment. Additional election information and the list of current candidates is available online at www.prcity.com/182/elections.
Updated: 1 month ago
Cuesta receives $225K grant to fund new GIS Tech courses and program
COUNTY — Cuesta College is meeting the high-demand needs of the local Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology industry with the launch of new GIS courses and certification. GIS is a computer system for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying data related to positions on Earth’s surface. By relating seemingly unrelated data, GIS can help individuals and organizations better understand spatial patterns and relationships. Beginning in the Fall of 2018, Cuesta College students will have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for jobs in the GIS industry and fulfill degree requirements for various majors like engineering, architecture, health, agriculture, and computer information systems. GIS technology can be used for scientific investigations, resource management, and development planning, and in various career fields, including emergency response, marketing, engineering, biology, science, and more.
Updated: 1 month ago
Estrella Warbirds host return of famed pilot Capt. Plumb eight years later
PASO ROBLES — Capt. Charlie Plumb was the guest speaker at the Estrella Warbird Museum for their August monthly dinner. Plumb last spoke at the Museum eight years ago in front of the largest dinner crowd at around 180 in attendance. Aug. 1 was his encore presentation with over 160 members attending Thomson Hall at the museum. Many volunteers helped set up the tables and decorations for the event. Caterer Larry and his crew cooked a chicken entree for all the attendees.
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PHOTOS: Let’s Pretend with Paso Rec Dept.
There was lots of imagination happening at Centennial Park during the second week of Let’s Pretend camps with Carmen Pangelinan of A Dream Party. Monster Monday featured homemade slime (complete with eyeballs) while Cars Land for Little Mechanics gave little ones the chance to drive on a race track, paint and decorate their own wooden car and win a racing trophy for their accomplishment. On Friday, little princesses enjoyed a magical tea party hosted by a beautiful princess. The girls enjoyed a magic show, story time, tea, treats and favors (along with a little etiquette lesson from the princess). The Let’s Pretend fun continues this fall with several classes planned October through December featuring kid’s favorite characters, crafts, face painting, balloon animals and activities. To learn more about fall recreation classes, visit www.prcity.com/recreation to view the interactive online guide. (Photos Contributed )
Updated: 1 month ago
Science camps’ chemical reactions a hit for the kids
PASO ROBLES — Twenty-two kids ages 6 to 11 goggled up at Centennial Park to take part in the week-long science camp Pop! Burst! Blast! Bang & Sizzle! Instructor Tim Baker, of Science Dipity, led the students on an exploration of chemical and physical reactions, thermodynamics, energy, pressure, forces and Newton’s laws of physics. There was at least one explosion a day as the students learned fundamentals of chemistry while literally having a blast.
Updated: 1 month ago
Library Teen Volunteer Program to begin Aug. 27
PASO ROBLES — The 2018 Summer/Fall Teen Volunteer Program — the first of two long-term volunteer opportunities in the Library for area teens — begins Aug. 27 and runs through Dec. 14. The application process is similar to the Library’s Adult Volunteer Program; students must submit an application, along with two letters of recommendation from instructors; interview with the Volunteer Coordinator; and be fingerprinted. Because the on-boarding process can be lengthy, students are encouraged to apply early.
Updated: 1 month ago
Summer’s travel theme continues this week in Adult Library programs
PASO ROBLES — Continue with the Library’s travel-themed Summer Reading Program with two upcoming events: an evening of coloring with the Library’s Adult Coloring Club and a ‘Make It’ event this week. De-stress on Friday, Aug. 10 from 6-8 p.m. by enjoying a relaxing and energizing evening of coloring with the Library’s Adult Coloring Club. Using pencils and pens, “visit” Asia, coloring from the book, The Colors of Asia.
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Stuff the Bus school supply drive set for Aug. 9-12
NORTH COUNTY — The San Luis Obipso Sheriff’s Office along with United Way of San Luis Obipso County is once again hosting Stuff the Bus from Aug. 9 to 12. There will be three locations for the North County. One in Atascadero at Kmart, 3980 El Camino Real, one in Templeton at the Sheriff’s North Substation, 356 North Main Street and in Paso Robles at Walmart, 180 Niblick Drive.
Updated: 1 month ago
Fire at Lake Nacimiento started by a vehicle
LAKE NACIMIENTO — Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire near Nacimiento Dam on Friday afternoon, Aug. 3. The vehicle fire threatened nearby vegetation on Nacimiento Lake Drive near Interlake Road per Cal Fire officials. When Cal Fire firefighters arrived on scene at approximately 1:50 p.m. they found 3 acres of vegetation burning at a slow rate of speed. An air attack was called in to help fight the fire. Within moments ground crews and aircraft made good progress with fire holding at approximately 2-3 acres.
Updated: 1 month ago
House fire displaces five in Paso Robles
PASO ROBLES — A residential structure fire occurred at 305 Santa Fe Ave. in Paso Robles on Thursday, Aug. 2. Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to the fire at approximately 2 p.m. Firefighters arrived at the scene to discover heavy fire emitting from the residence and fire extending into two neighboring residential structures. Two vehicles also sustained fire damage.
Updated: 1 month ago
North County’s Most Wanted : Hendricks
Chad Eric Hendricks, 62, is wanted for violation of probation for unlawful possession of ammunition. Hendricks is White, 6-foot-0-inches tall, 195 pounds and his last known residence is in Santa Margarita. If you have information on his whereabouts contact the Sheriff’s Office at 805-781-4550. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling CrimeStoppers at 805-549-STOP.
Updated: 1 month ago
News Media Corp. names new president, financial officer
ILLINOIS — News Media Corporation has hired Nickolas Monico to serve as its new company president, and promoted Trena Thompson as chief financial officer. Monico, who has a long history of multimedia leadership experience, began in his new position on Monday, Aug. 6 at NMC’s headquarters in Rochelle, Ill. “I’ve known Nick for many years and I am very pleased to have him join NMC,” said John Tompkins, founder and chairman of News Media Corporation.
Updated: 1 month ago
DMV announces efforts to reduce wait times
SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is taking a number of additional actions to combat rising wait times at field offices. Customers have experienced longer-than-expected service times because of increased demand in the federal compliant REAL ID driver license or identification card. “The DMV is bringing employees from various state agencies and departments to strengthen our hiring surge and help triage the longer lines at our offices,” DMV Director Jean Shiomoto said. “This year we have already hired 500 new employees, added Saturday service at 60 offices and opened offices an hour earlier in the most impacted areas. We expect the additional surge of employees will help further combat these wait times.”
Updated: 1 month ago
Sheriff’s release new app
COUNTY — The Sheriff’s Office announce the release of their new mobile phone app. This free app is available to the public to download to their smart phones. It contains many of the features you can find on the Sheriff’s website like inmate information, press releases, and all the different programs and how to get involved.
Updated: 1 month ago
California’s public lands affected by wildfires
SACRAMENTO — Fires throughout California have affected access to public lands in many locations that are normally heavily used during the fall general hunting season openers. Archery deer hunters on scouting expeditions around the state are already encountering restricted access to desirable properties. As the general deer seasons approach in many California hunting zones, hunters are reminded to research the areas where they intend to hunt or scout to be sure those areas are free from fire restrictions.
Updated: 1 month ago
Sheriff investigating thefts in Templeton and Paso Robles
NORTH COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men who are suspected of breaking into vending machines at two different locations in Northern San Luis Obispo County. On July, 27, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the two men drilled out the locking mechanism on a water vending machine at the Chevron gas station located at 701 Las Tablas Road in Templeton and stole the cash inside. On the same date at approximately 6 a.m., the same suspects drilled out the locking mechanism of the Coca-Cola vending machine located at the Los Robles Mobile Home Park, at 3165 Theatre Drive in Paso Robles and stole the cash from that vending machine as well.
Updated: 1 month ago
Supervisors name Keith new Planning and Building Director
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Trevor Keith, a longtime senior manager for the County of San Luis Obispo, earned the confidence of all five board members to lead the Planning and Building Department. On Tuesday, Aug. 7, the SLO Board of Supervisors approved the employment agreement with Keith as the Director of the Planning and Building Department. Keith began the job on Wednesday, Aug. 8. After a nationwide search and an extensive selection process, the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors unanimously, 5-0, selected Keith.
Updated: 1 month ago
Shandon to get a new storm drain
SHANDON — The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin construction of drainage improvements to the southwest corner of First Street and East Centre Street at Shandon High School. Work started Monday, Aug. 6 and expected to continue through Aug. 17. The work includes installing a concrete drainage box, excavating, backfilling, new asphalt concrete paving, and walkway improvements to the high school. The limits of work will be confined to the southwest corner of the intersection. There will be traffic control at the site resulting in slight delays. Work is anticipated to be complete before the start of school.
Updated: 1 month ago
Wildfire smoke impacting San Luis Obispo County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Air Pollution Control District and County Health Department said that air quality in San Luis Obispo County is being impacted by smoke from wildfires. As of 2 p.m. Monday, July 30, smoke impacts were the greatest in Eastern and Central San Luis Obispo County (including Paso Robles and Atascadero) and air quality is mostly good along the coast (including San Luis Obispo), but coastal air quality could deteriorate as the smoke plume spreads. Expect skies to be hazy and fine particulate (PM2.5) and ozone concentrations to be higher than normal. Changing winds make it difficult to predict which areas of the county may be most affected as the week progresses. However, until the fires are put out, smoke will likely be intermittently present in the region.
Updated: 1 month ago
PG&E to offer tours and public workshops
AVILA BEACH — During the months of August and September, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will offer Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) lands tours to increase public knowledge of the 12,000 acres that surround DCPP. The Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel will also offer four public workshops to gather public input on the potential future uses of Diablo Canyon lands and facilities.
Updated: 1 month ago
Imagination Playground at the Library set for Aug. 1
PASO ROBLES — As part of the Library’s Summer Reading Program, the Children’s Library is partnering with the Children’s Museum to bring imaginative play to children ages 2-6 tomorrow on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. According to Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey, “Young children will have fun building and playing in a world they create using large foam blocks. By partnering with the SLO Children’s Museum, children will develop a host of STEAM skills, even though they are not yet in school!”
Updated: 1 month ago
PRPD: Fight between father and son leads to arrest for assault with a deadly weapon
PASO ROBLES – A Paso Robles man was arrested after reportedly hitting and attacking his father with a lamp on Sunday, the Paso Robles Police Department reported. Paso Robles Police Department officers responded to a 911 call in the 600 block of Moss Avenue on Sunday, July 29, for a reported physical fight between two males. Officers were unable to find any signs of a disturbance and there was no answer at the door.
Updated: 1 month ago
PHOTO: Luke Bryan Fans Wins Tickets
The Paso Robles Press and the Atascadero News gave away tickets to the Luke Bryan concert at the California Mid-State Fair. The winners of the tickets were Kari Hale and Kayla Witt. (Photo by Brian Williams)
Updated: 1 month ago
Asian Adventures at Paso Robles Library with Karen MacLaurin and Mike Cussen
PASO ROBLES — As part of the library’s Summer Reading Program, Reading Takes You Everywhere, the public is invited to head out on the final vicarious travel adventure of the summer. This month, visit several countries in Asia with local traveling couple Karen MacLaurin and Mike Cussen. Enjoy Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam as well as Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China. What started as a visit to Bangkok to see a friend turned into a six-week adventure including floating restaurants, bird watching on the Chinese border, and a visit to Big Buddha.
Updated: 1 month ago
Seven tips for a healthy, safe visit to fair
PASO ROBLES — As residents prepare for a visit to the fair, the County Public Health Department reminds everyone to take common-sense precautions to stay healthy and safe. Health officials say the most important advice is also the most simple: wash your hands. For handwashing, soap and water is best. If soap and water aren’t available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good option. Handwashing stations are available throughout the fair.
Updated: 1 month ago
July Animal Service Pet of the Month : Tito
Meet Tito! He is a 4-year-old lab mix who was rescued off the streets in the Philippines when he was just a pup. He was the baby until his owners had a new baby. Tito was a little jealous of the new addition and sadly his owners brought him to Animal Services. He is a little nervous at the shelter but once he gets to know you, his little curly tail wags with delight. He is a smart boy who knows the commands sit, down, and shake … and did we mention he loves to give kisses and cuddle?
Updated: 1 month ago
Coast Guard urges mariners to identify personal kayaks and paddleboards
SAN PEDRO — The Coast Guard is asking mariners to label all kayaks and paddleboards with contact information so that rescue crews can quickly account for owners to determine if there is an actual distress and prevent unnecessary searches when no one is in danger. Monday morning, Coast Guard, Redondo Beach Police Department and Redondo Beach Fire Department crews responded to a report of a beached kayak approximately a nautical mile south of Redondo Harbor. Search-and-rescue crews from Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco’s Forward Operating Base Point Mugu, the Coast Guard Cutter Halibut and Coast Guard Station Los Angeles-Long Beach searched for an unconfirmed person in the water for approximately eight hours before suspending the case, pending further developments.
Updated: 1 month ago
Mussel dogs sniffing out aquatic hitchhikers
LAKE NACIMIENTO — For one more weekend, mussel sniffing canines are helping public officials at Lake Nacimiento inspect vessels for invasive aquatic species — otherwise known as quagga and zebra mussels. “Mussel dogs,” as they are called, sniff around boats, alerting handlers of the presence of mussels and dramatically decreasing the time it takes to inspect boats.
Updated: 1 month ago
Partial closure at Jack Creek Road Bridge in Templeton
TEMPLETON — The bridge on Jack Creek Road is routinely inspected by Caltrans to look at the major structural elements as well as other bridge features. The County is working with Caltrans to make recommended repairs. Traffic will be restricted to one lane until repairs have been completed. The bridge is located on Jack Creek Road, approximately 0.1 miles north of the intersection with Highway 46, northwest of the community of Templeton.
Updated: 1 month ago
Cal Fire SLO battles two fires in the North County
NORTH COUNTY — Firefighters were busy this week in the North County. In addition to the Rock Fire that broke out in Paso Robles on Saturday, July 21, Cal Fire had to fight the Mustang Fire that also ignited that afternoon in Paso Robles reported Cal Fire SLO officials. Later on Monday, the Dragon Fire broke out at Camp Roberts as well. The Mustang Fire first reported by Cal Fire SLO at 3:54 p.m. on July 21. It was reported as a vegetation fire at the 3000 block of Mustang Springs Road in Paso Robles. Approximately 30 acres in the grass, and moments later it was reported 10 percent contained with its forward spread stopped. GPS area was mapped and results posted by 5:53 p.m. showing that actual acreage was 27 acres and 50 percent of the fire contained. A little after 9 p.m. the Mustang Fire was announced by Cal Fire SLO at 80 percent contained.
Updated: 1 month ago
Firefighters battled Rock Fire in Paso Robles for four days in the heatwave
PASO ROBLES — A vegetation fire, named the Rock Fire, broke out on Saturday, July 21 in Paso Robles at the 1400 block of Chimney Rock Road. It took four days for fire personnel to fully contain the 30-acre fire. The fire was originally two acres on Saturday at 2:58 p.m. when Cal Fire first reported it and within the hour it had grown to 15 acres. By early evening it was 25 acres and 20 percent contained. Fire crews were making good progress but heavy vegetation and down power lines were making access difficult. By that point, multiple agencies were fighting the fire with 10 engines, four crews, two bulldozers, four air tankers and one helicopter to slow it down. Crews stayed the night to work on containment.
Updated: 1 month ago
Fatal accident involves military vehicle, sedan
COUNTY — On State Route 46 at David Road before the Cholame Y, a fatal accident occurred Wednesday, July 25, morning involving a military tactical vehicle and a car, as reported by California Highway Patrol. The driver, Cecil Gabriel Johnson, a 49 year-old Army Reserve sergeant from San Bernardino was driving a large 2007 M1078 Tactical Vehicle in a military convoy eastbound on State Route 46 at Davis Road, going approximately 50 mph when the driver, of a 2000 Acura 3.2TL, Chan Kee Chung, a 58-year-old male from Rowland Heights, was driving westbound at 55 mph when the tactical vehicle’s left front tire went flat and suddenly failed, sending the vehicle across the double yellow center lines into the westbound lane of traffic.
Updated: 1 month ago
Take to the water on July 7 for Free Fishing Day
CALIFORNIA — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is having Free Fishing Days on July 7 and Sept. 1. CDFW annually offers two Free Fishing Days, typically around the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends. On these two designated days, people can fish without having to buy a sport fishing license. Free Fishing Days also provide an easy opportunity for licensed anglers to introduce non-angling friends and children to fishing and the outdoors.
Updated: 2 months ago
Paso Robles rejoins animal control project
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles is again supporting a new San Luis Obispo County animal shelter after previously backing away from the project due to concerns about operational costs and control. The Paso Robles City Council approved an “Animal Services Memorandum of Agreement” between the county and the cities, which reduces the one-time project costs to be charged to the cities by $1 million, commits to reductions in animal intakes and animal nights at the shelter to target a reduction of costs averaging 5 percent per year for the first five years of operation, and sharing governance of the shelter with cities.
Updated: 2 months ago
Seven mayors sign SLO County Civility Promise
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Every mayor in San Luis Obispo County and the Chair of the Board of Supervisors came together on Thursday, June 21, and promised each other, and the people and institutions they serve, to always strive to conduct debates — whether in person, online, or in written communication — in ways that allow for the widest range of opinions on ideas and policies, yet also respect the dignity, integrity and rights of those with whom they might disagree. Elected leaders from of every political party and throughout SLO County worked together over the last few months to craft a Code of Civility.
Updated: 2 months ago
Paso Teen still missing after two weeks
PASO ROBLES — Missing for more than two weeks, Joshua Newsome, 15, from Paso Robles, hasn’t been seen by friends or family. Newsome has been missing since Monday, May 21. This is the longest time he has been away from friends and family and they are concerned for his well being.
Updated: 3 months ago
Getting there from here
On June 5 the Paso Robles City Council approved a $120,000 Wayfinding Signage Program designed to unify the municipal brand across diverse neighborhoods. Pierre Rademaker Design, the same San Luis Obispo-based firm and designer tasked with the same job there in 2014, has worked with a Paso Robles stakeholder group since last year on a unique design.
Updated: 3 months ago
Man reconnects with Yanni after 25 years
PASO ROBLES — Dane Senser and his family recently attended the Yanni Acropolis Anniversary concert at Vina Robles Amphitheatre for a reason one could never imagine. Senser and his family also attended a Yanni concert 25 years ago as a tribute to his brother, Karl, who should have been there with them, but was brutally murdered in a San Diego carjacking. Karl Senser, who worked as a clipper for the local newspapers and as a ballroom dancing instructor, was planning on going to the Yanni concert in San Diego in the early 90s. He was dreaming about how wonderful it would be to take his mother, Mildred, as a Mother’s Day gift.
Updated: 3 months ago
North County's Most Wanted : Orr
Taylor Marie Orr, 24, is wanted for violation of probation for willful harm/injury to a child likely to produce great bodily injury. Orr is white, 5’2” tall, 145 pounds, and her last known address is in Santa Barbara. If you have any information on her whereabouts please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (805)781-4550. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling CrimeStoppers at 805-549-STOP.
Updated: 3 months ago
PHOTO: Students presented with Seal of Biliteracy Awards
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District held a ceremony Tuesday evening to present more than 100 students with Seal of Biliteracy Awards and recognition for dual languages. The Seal of Biliteracy was presented to 40 seniors who met the requirements and are considered proficient in two languages. PRJUSD fifth and eighth grade students in the dual immersion program who have met their milestones were also recognized.
Updated: 3 months ago
Team of local 4th-graders attends Global Tournament
SAN MIGUEL — Almond Acres Charter Academy’s ReadySetGo! Destination Imagination Team attended the Destination Imagination Global Finals Tournament in Knoxville, Tenn., May 23 through May 26. They were joined by more than 1,400 teams from 38 U.S. states, six Canadian provinces, and 19 countries. The team of fourth grade students placed ninth out of 78 teams in their category.
Updated: 3 months ago
North County's Most Wanted: Casparybugely
Christopher Matthew Casparybugely, 28, is wanted for violation of probation for assault with a deadly weapon and assault with great bodily injury. Casparybugely is white, 5’9” tall, 170 pounds and his last known address is in Gardnerville, Nev. If you have information on his whereabouts please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 781-4550.
Updated: 3 months ago
Dynamic Feedback Signs to be installed
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin construction to install 22 dynamic feedback signs at specific curves on the county road network. The project is federally funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Work started on May 29 and continue into late June. This project will improve road safety for motorists by providing real time speed information against the recommended advisory speed for the specific curve. The highway curve sites include:
Updated: 3 months ago
Paso senior hasn’t missed a day
PASO ROBLES — School districts pass out senior awards for academics, sports and the arts, but one determined Paso Robles High School graduating senior achieved an accomplishment that may not have earned him a medal, but certainly won him the respect of his family. The feat was of his own making — a goal he set for himself back when he was 8 years old. Chase Diedrich, 17, has never missed a day of school since he first began in kindergarten. With the twists and turns life threw at him, accumulating 13 years of public education, Diedrich showed up at school... every… single… day… no matter what. “I never even knew about perfect attendance until third grade when my mom told me I had never missed a day and since then, I’ve always valued having the record,” Diedrich said.
Updated: 3 months ago
Caltrans accelerates repairs on Hwy 101
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Caltrans will repave more than 16 lane miles of U.S. Highway 101 from Vineyard Drive overcrossing in Templeton to North Paso Robles overhead near the city, due to funding by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Updated: 3 months ago
Cyclists injured during event
PASO ROBLES — AIDS/LifeCycle® riders left their camp at the Mid-State Fairgrounds on June 6 and headed to their destination for the day in Santa Maria. More than 2,300 cyclists and almost 650 volunteers ‘roadies’ hit the road, but two of the riders would not make it to Santa Maria as they intended.
Updated: 3 months ago
Standout students honored at award and scholarship ceremonies
TEMPLETON — Sofia Talarico took home a few awards and scholarships this May. The graduating Templeton Highschool (THS) senior received the prestigious “Eagle of the Year” award, as well as the Top Scholar Cumulative Award, STEM Award, Spanish Award, SAT Award, Life Science Award, CSF Award and the ACT Award. She also received three scholarships presented on scholarship night: The Monday Club Conservancy Fine Arts Award Scholarship, Vocal Arts SLO Scholarship and THS Drama Boosters Scholarship. Talarico will be attending UC Irvine, majoring in Musical Theater and Biology.
Updated: 3 months ago
Cal Fire battles two fires this week
NORTH COUNTY — Cal Fire SLO responded to two fires this week, one that started on June 3 at Lake Nacimiento which involved two structures and nearby vegetation continuing on to the next day, and another vegetation fire northeast of Paso Robles on June 5. On Sunday, June 3 a structure fire broke out at 4:11 p.m. at Lake Nacimiento and spread to the nearby vegetation, igniting three to four acres at Lake Nacimiento Resort & Marina.
Updated: 3 months ago
Vegetation fire starts in riverbed
PASO ROBLES — On Friday the Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to a vegetation fire at Highway 101 and 24th Street in Paso Robles at 9:20 p.m. Arriving firefighters found a 50-foot by 100-foot vegetation fire in the Salinas riverbed burning in and around trees and brush. Firefighters were able to contain the fire within 15 minutes and within the next two hours worked to fully extinguish the fire.
Updated: 3 months ago
Thousands of cyclists and volunteers continue their 545-mile journey to LA
PASO ROBLES — On June 5 the AIDS/LifeCycle® riders stopped to camp at the Mid-State Fairgrounds, 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles. Today June 6, more than 2,300 cyclists and nearly 650 volunteer 'roadies' will continue their journey. The cyclists will leave the Mid-State Fairgrounds campsite between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. in Paso Robles and head to Santa Maria. They have a lunch stop schedule at Cuesta college for 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will end their day and camp overnight at Preisker Park, 330 Hidden Pines Way in Santa Maria.
Updated: 3 months ago
Calwise Spirits launching Paso Robles home
Located just around the corner from the iconic Tin City development — home to wine and beer on the outskirts of Paso Robles, near Templeton — a new distillery is getting set to open at 3340 Ramada Drive on June 9, “at 1 p.m. sharp.” Calwise Spirits, formally known as Wild Coast Spirits, then Calivore Spirits when they were based in in the City of San Luis Obispo and working through the Cal Poly Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation ‘HotHouse’ program, the company has already been selling craft California-themed rum and gin in local stores.
Updated: 3 months ago
Local hospitals hosting Cereal Drive to help feed local kids during Summer months
TEMPLETON — Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, which houses the only dedicated pediatric unit in San Luis Obispo County, and Twin Cities Community Hospital are leading a community effort to provide area children struggling with hunger with a healthy breakfast during the summer through its Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive benefiting The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County. The drive kicks off Friday, June 1, and runs through Friday, June 8.
Updated: 3 months ago
Public invited to view curriculum before board approval
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) is conducting a public display of curriculum materials for grades 9-12. The public display will be held from now through June 11 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of the district office located at 800 Niblick Road. The purpose of the public display is to provide the community the opportunity to give input on the recommended materials before submission to the PRJUSD Board of Trustees for adoption.
Updated: 3 months ago
Five hints for voters on Election Day, June 5
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The County-Clerk Recorder’s office would like to remind voters of some helpful hints for the upcoming election day this Tuesday, June 5. Here are five tips to make voting easier: RETURN OF VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS ON ELECTION DAY: Make sure the identification envelope is signed before you return the ballot. Mailed vote-by-mail ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day and received within three days of Election Day are eligible to be counted. If you are dropping your VBM ballot in the mail on Election Day, get a “Circle Date Stamp” on your envelope at the mail counter. However, vote-by-mail ballots that are personally delivered at any polling place in this county or at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office in San Luis Obispo or Atascadero must be RECEIVED by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Drive-by-Dropoff of VBM ballots is available at the Monterey Street side of the San Luis Obispo office at 1055 Monterey Street on Election Day. If you want to vote at the polls instead of voting by mail, take the ballot with you to surrender polls. If you have misplaced your ballot, you will be allowed to vote a provisional ballot at the polls.
Updated: 3 months ago
Fires hit the North County
NORTH COUNTY — Three fires broke out in the North County this week. The first was a building fire in the well known Mercantile of Santa Margarita. The others were vegetation fires: one on May 28 which was named the Toleman Fire and the other on Tuesday, May 29 called the Vineyard Fire.
Updated: 3 months ago
PHOTOS: Women’s Honor Farm creates vests for JHH
On Wednesday, May 30, the Women’s Honor Farm Sewing Program presented 60 western-style vests handmade by the the women to representatives of Jack’s Helping Hand. Jack’s Helping Hand (JHH) assists children with illnesses and disabilities, providing special treatment, services, equipment, and transportation that are not provided by other sources; or which exceed family financial capabilities. Sewing the western vests for the children struggling with cancer has been a rewarding experience for the female inmates and has allowed them to feel connected to the community. Each vest has been specifically designed with a child’s age and gender in mind. These western vests allow the children to use their imaginations, forget their illnesses for a time, and just be kids. (Contributed photos)
Updated: 3 months ago
Sheriff’s corner suspect at OSH Warehouse
PASO ROBLES — San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Paso Robles. The event happened at approximately 2:45 p.m. when deputies were dispatched to a reported theft of power tools in the 100 block of Kiler Canyon Road, said Tony Cipolla, a spokesperson from the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office. Deputies passed a car matching the description of the suspect’s car and pulled it over in the Orchard Supply Hardware Store parking lot on the 2000 block of Theatre Drive in Paso Robles. The suspect jumped out of the car and ran into the warehouse section of Orchard Supply Hardware Store.
Updated: 3 months ago
North County's Most Wanted: Burns captured in Las Vegas
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Most Wanted subject from May 18, Christopher Burns, 39, was arrested and in custody in Las Vegas. Burns was wanted for failing to appear in court for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse/ cohabitant, false imprisonment, and willful cruelty to a child.
Updated: 3 months ago
Woman fatally collides with pole
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Police Department responded to a collision on Saturday, May 26 at approximately 2:22 a.m. The collision occurred at the intersection of Golden Hill and Creston and involved a single vehicle. Officers from the Paso Robles Police Department, with Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services and San Luis Ambulance responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they located a single vehicle that had struck a light pole at the intersection. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Updated: 3 months ago
Missing man found, identity confirmed by DNA
SANTA MARGARITA — Sheriff’s Detectives have located the remains of 38-year-old Jared Jay Walters, who was reported missing to the Atascadero Police Department on Feb. 26, 2016. During the course of the investigation, Sheriff’s detectives received information that the remains of Walters were located in the 4100 block of Stagecoach Canyon road in rural Santa Margarita. On March 6, 2018, the Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at that location.
Updated: 3 months ago
New Chief Revenue Officer will spearhead initiative at IQMS
PASO ROBLES — IQMS, a manufacturing ERP software and manufacturing execution system (MES) company, announced on May 16 that Daniel Vertachnik has joined the company as chief revenue officer. Vertachnik most recently served as chief sales officer at supply chain software and services company, BlueJay Solutions. He brings more than two decades of executive-level experience in enterprise software, driving companies’ business strategy, company-wide customer relationship initiatives, and operations.
Updated: 3 months ago
North County's Most Wanted: Wbaldo
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Francisco Simon Wbaldo, 32, is wanted for violation of probation for conspiracy to sell methamphetamine. Wbaldo is Hispanic, 5’ 06” tall, 165 pounds and his last known address is Paso Robles. If you have information on his whereabouts please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 781-4550. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling CrimeStoppers at 805-549-STOP.
Updated: 3 months ago
PHOTO: Twin Cities Community Hospital Receives Award of Excellence
Food and Nutrition Services at Twin Cities Community Hospital has received the Award of Excellence from San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services. Food services staff was recognized for their exceptional efforts in food safety and sanitation, exhibiting an uncompromising commitment to providing consumers with safe and wholesome food.
Updated: 3 months ago
PHOTO: Lampe promoted to Commander
On Tuesday morning, during an Oath of Office and badge pinning ceremony held in the Emergency Operations Center Officer Steve Lampe was promoted to Commander.
Updated: 3 months ago
Friday Night Live teens receive scholarship
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Friday Night Live of San Luis Obispo County has awarded ten local high school seniors with the annual Friday Night Live (FNL) Scholarship. The FNL Board of Directors is proud to point the spotlight on Israel Vargas (Shandon HS), Alejandra Barrera (Atascadero HS), Courtney Basden (Atascadero HS), Julia Aurignac (Templeton HS), Haley Hurdle (Templeton HS), Haley Cudworth (Templeton HS), Amanpreet Mangat (Arroyo Grande HS), and Itzel Lopez Jaimes (Paso Robles HS) who each received $500 and were honored at FNL’s first Annual FNL Banquet on May 17 at 6 p.m. at the SLO Vet’s Hall. Natalie Ziegler (SLOHS) and Bianca Soto (Shandon HS) received $750 scholarships, given in the name of Casey Goodwin, a 20-year-old Cuesta College student and active youth alcohol-prevention advocate, who was killed by a drunk driver in March, 2003. These deserving seniors were recognized for their own advocacy, leadership, and commitment to healthy lifestyles for their peers.
Updated: 3 months ago
‘Hope for the Future’ raises $95k for CASA
Paso Robles — On April 21, the SLO County community gave generously to support the work that CASA of San Luis Obispo County (CASA SLO County) is doing in the North County. $95,000 was raised during an evening of fine dining, local wines, silent and live auctions, and a raffle for a trip to Costa Rica.
Updated: 3 months ago
African Violet Society announces show winners
PASO ROBLES — The Central Coast African Violet Society hosted their second annual show and sale at Brookdale Senior Living in Paso Robles on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Elthea Brewen won best in show and best Gesneriad. Renee Wilson won best design and Mary Thompson won sweepstakes.
Updated: 3 months ago
Local aviator author to speak at EWB
PASO ROBLES — Jim Gregory, local author, will be the speaker for the upcoming Estrella Warbird Museum dinner meeting set for June 4. Gregory will be speaking about his new book: “Central Coast Aviators of World War II.” It is his fourth book about the subject of San Luis Obispo County History, and was released on May 14 by The History Press. His third book, “San Luis Obispo County Outlaws: Desperados, Vigilantes and Bootleggers,” was also published in October 2017. His second book on the history of the Arroyo Grande Valley, “Patriot Graves: Discovering a California Town’s Civil War Heritage,” was named a national finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award; “World War II Arroyo Grande” appeared in 2016.
Updated: 3 months ago
Community Unity Featured Business: StyleHouse Furnishings Atascadero
If you haven’t been into Atascadero’s StyleHouse Furnishings in a while, you’re in for quite a pleasant surprise. StyleHouse Furnishings Atascadero is now under new ownership and has been newly renovated, restyled, and completely reimagined. New owner Charlie Wilson, who completely transitioned into management of the store in June 2017, has showcased her near decade of furniture sales and interior design experience in the showroom and she transformed the former warehouse-style store into a sea of carefully placed pieces creating several complete living spaces spread throughout the store.
Updated: 3 months ago
New classes added to PRJUSD curriculum
“What is really, really exciting about this is that in every single one of these courses and this curriculum and option, we had a consensus of approval from all our committee members,” said Chief Academic Officer Carol Kenyon, who added that it’s rare to have such agreement across the board on a body of curriculum.
Updated: 3 months ago
‘Wings’ return to Paso
SLO County locals will get another chance to ride in a B-25, on Memorial Day weekend during the Best Of The West Antique Tractor Show at Santa Margarita Ranch on a B-25 owned by the American Aeronautical Foundation.
Updated: 3 months ago
Council looks at Beechwood impacts
After 15 years of “on again off again” project consideration, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is set to go forward for the Beechwood property in eastern Paso Robles.
Updated: 3 months ago
Sheriff s carry Naloxone
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Sheriff ’s Office, in cooperation with the County Emergency Medical Services agency, has announced on May 16 that it is the first law enforcement agency in the County to begin carrying and administering Naloxone to victims of opioid overdose. Naloxone is considered an “overdose antidote” and can reverse the effects of powerful opioids. In many cases, an overdose may cause a person to stop breathing and ultimately lead to death. Naloxone, which is also known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. It can very quickly restore normal respiration to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped as a result of overdosing with heroin or prescription opioid pain medications.
Updated: 4 months ago
Woman who died in accident identified
PASO ROBLES — Kettleman City resident Iriana Pina, 22, died in a vehicle accident Monday, April 30 on Highway 41 an olive farm near Cholame. Pina was a civil engineering student at Cal Poly and was on her way back to school after visiting her hometown, according to Officer Patrick Seebart of the California Highway Patrol. The collision involved Pina’s 2007 Ford Mustang and a semi truck and left both vehicles in flames.
Updated: 4 months ago
Paso Robles police honor the night watchman
PASO ROBLES — On Sunday, May 6, Paso Robles Police Department engaged in a time-honored tradition of donning their mourning bands — those little black bands on their badges — to remember night watchman, David Nathan Morehouse. Morehouse was the department’s only officer to the die in the line of duty on May 6, 1919. Morehouse was born on Aug. 4, 1860, and was appointed on Dec. 17, 1918, to the Paso Robles Police Department. His end of watch was marked on May 7, 1919, though he passed away on May 6 in the line of duty.
Updated: 4 months ago
Teddy Bears bring comfort to children
SAN LUIS OBISPO — On Wednesday, May 9 at 2 p.m., the Women’s Honor Farm Sewing Program in collaboration with the San Luis Coastal Adult School presented 39 handcrafted teddy bears made by the inmates to representatives of the Get on the Bus Program. Mary Thielscher, Regional Coordinator of the Central Coast Get on the Bus Program, along with other Get on the Bus representatives accepted the teddy bears.
Updated: 4 months ago
New Behavioral Health unit set for jail
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Sheriff Parkinson and the Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation (SAF) announced on April 25, that plans are moving forward for a new Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) at the San Luis Obispo County Jail. The BHU will provide behavioral therapy services and housing for inmates suffering from mental illness. Sheriff Parkinson met with the SAF to discuss the idea of private funding for the BHU. Parkinson has stated numerous times that this is an issue that affects the community as a whole, so it is natural to make this a community-funded facility. The SAF is in support of the project and has identified it as one of their major projects.
Updated: 4 months ago
New Paso clinic coming soon
PASO ROBLES — The Neenan Company, a design-build firm based in Colorado, has broken ground on a replacement Comunity Health Center clinic in Paso Robles, redeveloping a 21,290-square-foot portion of an existing retail facility. The replacement clinic will expand the health care provider’s capacity to serve the growing community with an updated and more accessible location for patients. The new clinic facility will offer primary care services, featuring 34 exam rooms, radiology services and a blood draw station. The project is anticipated for completion in early 2019.
Updated: 4 months ago
Police chase ends in Paso
PASO ROBLES — San Luis Obispo County resident Joshua Glenn Ritchie, 32, walked into McCarthy’s Wholesale at 43 Higuera St. in San Luis Obispo April 29 with a paper copy of his driver’s license and asked to test drive a vehicle. Ritchie picked out and took a white 2013 BMW X5 to test drive, but never returned the vehicle. At noon, McCarthy’s reported the vehicle stolen. San Luis Obispo Police Department officers were able to locate Ritchie driving the vehicle and a pursuit ensued.
Updated: 4 months ago
Community Unity launches in North County
PASO ROBLES — This week, the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press, along with several area businesses, will launch an exciting new campaign designed to highlight the goods and services offered locally in north San Luis Obispo County. The year-long ‘Community Unity’ campaign will kick off with a special four-page insert in today’s paper and participating businesses will have a variety of posters, window clings, mats, pens and other fun items to show that they are participating in the campaign.
Updated: 4 months ago
Paso pimp gets 10 years
PASO ROBLES — On April 30, Walter Thomas Jr., age 45 , of Fresno, pleaded no-contest to one count of Human Trafficking, one count of Pimping, and one count of Witness Intimidation (a serious/ strike offense), all felonies. He was sentenced to ten years, four months in state prison.
Updated: 4 months ago
Olive Festival festivities continue at The Groves on 41
TEMPLETON — The Groves on 41, a unique California olive oil farming and specialty EVOO production operation founded by the Mother/Daughter team of Karen Tallent and Jennifer Tallent Joseph, will continue the celebration of Olive Festival weekend with a special California Olive Oil experience, Inside the Olive, at their farm on Highway 41 East in Templeton on May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Although Festival goers will have tasted their way through dozens of local olive oil producers at Paso Robles City Park on Saturday, The Groves on 41 will invite guests Inside the Olive, taking them further behind the scenes of this ancient specialty crop that is garnering so much attention today.
Updated: 4 months ago
Dance your boots off to raise funds for youth arts
PASO ROBLES — The Barn Bash and Dance Benefit for Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation will be a very special evening on May 5, celebrating and supporting youth arts, great food and friends at the historic, Rolling Hills Ranch in San Miguel. The community will come together to raise funds for PRYAF’s free Visual and Performing Arts Program, serving 400 students per quarter with 50, free classes per week in art, drama, music, dance and more.
Updated: 4 months ago
PRUSD breaks ground on new pool at Paso Robles High School
PASO ROBLES — On Monday, at 4 p.m., in front of an audience of alumni, administration, stakeholders, teachers and happy swimmers, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District broke ground on the new aquatics center that is projected to be finished in January of 2019. It was a happy day for the swim community in Paso Robles. Each and every person in attendance had a smile from ear to ear as they were finally able to see a long-held dream begin to materialize in front of their eyes. Duane McRoy, who has coached water polo and swimming at Paso Robles since 1996, recalled that when the school was first built in 1981, the original plans included two phases, the latter phase including plans for a pool, but because the enrollment was larger than expected, portable classrooms were brought in and there they have stood ever since.
Updated: 4 months ago
Paso Robles man arrested on child molestation charges
Paso Robles Police Department arrested Paso Robles resident Hermelindo Martinez Sanchez, 41, on March 30 at the 500 block of 32nd Street in Paso Robles. Martinez Sanchez was arrested for aggravated sexual assault on a child with specific crimes, lewd acts with a child 14 or 15 years of age with the defendant being more than 10 years older, lewd or lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14 by force and rape by force and or fear, sexual intercourse with a person under 16 years of age by a person over 21 and continuous sexual abuse of a child.
Updated: 4 months ago
Six locals run the 122nd Boston Marathon
Paso Robles– Six locals competed in the 122nd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16, braving harsh weather conditions with heavy rain and strong headwinds.
Updated: 4 months ago
Pacific Western Bank donates to the ‘BIG Event’ fundraiser
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County is proud to announce Pacific Western Bank as the Presenting Sponsor for the eighth consecutive year for their “BIG Event” fundraiser on June 2. Their $6,000 gift brings the total to $42,000 in support of the agency’s mentoring programs.
Updated: 4 months ago
Shelby Sudbrink Memorial Foundation dinner and auction set for May 4
TEMPLETON —Her room was always a mess, she ate so many In-N-Out french fries she was pretty much a potato, she had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up your world. She loved to laugh and to live life to its fullest. That was Shelbs. Shelby Cora Sudbrink left this world too soon after an automobile accident on Jan. 6, 2017. She was just 17 years old. To honor her memory and the light she brought to everyone’s lives, through her laughter, her warmth, her open and welcoming soul, her talent on the field, court and classroom, the Shelby Sudbrink Memorial Scholarship Foundation was formed.
Updated: 4 months ago
PHOTOS: Arts Academy holds annual Ag Day
The Arts Academy at Bauer Speck recently hosted its annual Agriculture Day. Many volunteers from around the community came out to share their love and knowledge of agriculture with the Bobcats. Some of the more popular stations included sitting on a tractor, feeding and petting animals and milking cows. Students were asked to name their cows before milking them and came up with “Sky,” “Emily,” “Sprinkles,” and “Rainbow Dash.” (Contributed photos).
Updated: 4 months ago
Celebrate National Arbor Day by planting trees
NEBRASKA CITY — National Arbor Day is Friday, April 27 this year and the Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for anyone to celebrate the annual tree-planting holiday. Join the Foundation in April and receive 10 free shade trees. By joining the Foundation in April, new members receive the following trees: red oak, sugar maple, weeping willow, baldcypress, thornless honeylocust, pin oak, river birch, tuliptree, silver maple, and red maple.
Updated: 4 months ago
APCD provides funding for cleaner school buses
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The SLO County Air Pollution Control District announced this week the availability of grant funding for school bus emission reduction projects. Since 2001, APCD grant funds have helped reduce pollution from 119 school buses in SLO County. This program is funded with local fees collected by the DMV, as well as state funds that are administered by the APCD. The primary goal of the program is to reduce the exposure of school children, as well as the general public, to both cancer-causing and smog-forming pollution. The program does not impose any regulatory requirements on school districts and their participation in the program is voluntary.
Updated: 4 months ago
Teen medevac to hospital
PASO ROBLES — A 16-year-old boy was riding in the Salinas Riverbed when he lost control of his bike on Sunday, April 15. “He was riding his motorcycle when he flipped over and flew over the handlebars.” said Steve Neumann, Supervisor for Aerial Support California Highway Patrol.
Updated: 4 months ago
Package theft suspect identified
PASO ROBLES — On Wednesday, April 11, at approximately 12:35 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a report of a theft that had occurred earlier at a residence in the 500 block of Red Cloud Road. According to the reporting party, an unknown male suspect stole an unattended package from her front porch and the theft was captured on her home security surveillance system.
Updated: 4 months ago
Missing SLO man found deceased in Pozo OHV
POZO — On Monday, April 16, Wolfgang Wyatt Forbes, 23 of San Luis Obispo, was reported missing by his father to San Luis Obispo Police Department. Two off-duty firefighters who were riding their motorcycles at the popular Stair Step Summit Trail at the Pozo OHV area found a 1986 Suzuki Samurai on Tuesday, April 17.
Updated: 4 months ago
CenCal Health celebrates local health providers
SAN LUIS OBISPO — CenCal Health, the healthcare provider for nearly 180,000 Central Coast residents, marked its tenth anniversary operating in San Luis Obispo County with an evening of celebration and community recognitions on March 28.
Updated: 4 months ago
Child bicyclist collides with vehicle
TEMPLETON — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a collision involving a vehicle and a child on a bicycle that occurred in Templeton earlier this morning.
Updated: 4 months ago
Vendors needed at Main Street event
PASO ROBLES — Vendor spaces are available for an opportunity to indulge in the joys of recycled treasures in downtown Paso Robles and at the same time, enjoy the vintage sidecars, motorcycles and vintage British cars of days gone by. Collectors, dealers, crafters, and garden enthusiasts are invited to participate in the Recycled Treasures portion of our Vintage Sidecar, Recycled Treasures, Pre-1950 Motorcycles & Vintage British Cars event on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in the downtown city park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces are approximately 15 feet by 15 feet and cost $55 each. Admission is free to the public.
Updated: 5 months ago
Library to host info session about Volunteer Program
PASO ROBLES – The public is invited to attend the Paso Robles City Library’s Volunteer Program Information Session on Tuesday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Library Conference Room. The Library Volunteer Program, since 1995, has continued to grow and today is one of California’s most innovative models of volunteerism in library service. Learn about the kinds of work library volunteers do, how their service benefits the library, how volunteering in the library can benefit you, and how to become a library volunteer. A short tour of the library’s volunteer opportunities will be available after the program. Light refreshments will be served.
Updated: 5 months ago
Garden bed kits to be donated to local school
PASO ROBLES — Big Creek Lumber’s school garden grant program will award garden bed grants to ten schools in the area. This is the third year of the program, grant applications were filled out in the fall and winners were selected to have kits delivered in the spring. The garden kits include redwood lumber courtesy of Big Creek Lumber, soil courtesy of Sun Land Garden Products and garden tools courtesy of Orgill. All kits are being delivered directly to the schools so they can assemble and use immediately.
Updated: 5 months ago
Local artisans and growers wanted for Mission Market Place at the 2018 California Mid-State Fair
PASO ROBLES — Applications for the 2018 California Mid-State Fair’s Mission Market Place are now available! The Mission Market Place is designed to showcase local products, both fresh and value added. It will give twenty artisans and growers a home to showcase their locally grown, packaged and/or hand-crafted items to over 420,000 fairgoers. Product examples could include things like honey, lip balm, apples, pies and cheese.
Updated: 5 months ago
Paso seeks public input on downtown parking
PASO ROBLES — The City of Paso Robles has begun assessing downtown parking needs and is requesting community input to help identify potential solutions. Interested community members are encouraged to attend a public forum on Monday, April 16, 2018, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Paso Robles Library Conference Center, 1000 Spring St. The parking assessment will identify residential and business parking needs and potential solutions for the areas between 6th and 17th Streets and between Olive Street and Riverside Avenue. All residents, businesses, and property owners within the study area will receive meeting invitations by mail the week of April 1.
Updated: 5 months ago
TSA implements second security lane at airport
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Transportation Security Administration has begun operating a second security lane at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. This important move comes before the airport sees additional flights and larger planes. With the new bag screening lane, passengers are able to queue, divest and place their belongings through two different lanes. “The move allows our travelers to get through security faster than ever before,” said Kevin Bumen, CM, CAE, Director of Airports. “TSA is committing additional resources to our airport because they see how we’ve been growing, and continue to grow.”
Updated: 5 months ago
Big Brothers Big Sisters appoints new CEO
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Board of Directors at Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County recently announced the appointment of the organization’s new CEO, Jenny Luciano. “We are so pleased to have new, talented leadership at the helm for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County,” Board President Dave Axberg said. “ Jenny brings a wealth of fundraising, program development, marketing and communications experience to the team. She will be a strong asset in the short and long-term as we grow the agency and invest in making more mentor matches for children facing adversity here in San Luis Obispo County.” “I am humbled and delighted to be selected as the new CEO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County,” Luciano said. “There are many children in our community that need our support. I am confident that through our partnership with the community that we can meet their needs and those of many more children in the future.”
Updated: 5 months ago
PHOTO: Paso Robles Police Officer Association gives to youth arts
Paso Robles Police Officers Association President Eric Azarvand presented a check to Vikki Mullins and the children of the Applause Children’s Theater on March 28. The check was a donation from the Officers and Dispatchers, who make up the association, to help support the performing arts and the youth of Paso Robles. (Contributed photo).
Updated: 5 months ago
Police seek package thief
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Police Department is asking for the public's assistance identifying a suspect who took a package from a home on the 500 block of Red Cloud Road on Wednesday, April 11 at around 12:16 p.m. If you have any information on this person, please contact the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464 and reference case# 181095.
Updated: 5 months ago
North County’s Most Wanted : Katz
Lyndee Rae Katz, 26, is wanted for violation of probation for possession of drugs on prison or jail grounds. Katz is white, 5' 09" tall, 115 pounds and her last known address is in Paso Robles. If you have information on her whereabouts please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 781-4550. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling CrimeStoppers at 805-549-STOP.
Updated: 5 months ago
Four vehicle accident at Cholame Y intersection
CHOLAME — A four-vehicle car collision involving eleven people occurred on Friday, April 6 on the SR-46 east, west of the Y intersection in Cholame. It was a cloudy, dry and dark day shortly after 5 a.m. when Catherine Ann Fox, 60, of Paso Robles was driving eastbound on SR 46 in her 2012 Chevy Cruze. When for an unknown reason she made a turning movement into the westbound lane traveling at an unknown speed. She then struck a 2011 Nissan that was driven by Moises Hernandez, 28, from Avenal. Fox's Cruze side swiped Hernandez's Nissan which caused him to lose control.
Updated: 5 months ago
Paso pimp nabbed in Illinois
MORRIS, ILL. — Former Paso Robles pimp Walter Thomas Jr., 44, was apprehended by Illinois State Police District 5 following a traffic stop on Interstate 80 east of Morris around 7:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 29 after fleeing from the authorities more than a month ago. He was arrested on a California warrant for human trafficking and brought to Grundy County Jail outside of Chicago. “The DA is going to be extraditing Thomas back to California,” Paso Robles Police Chief Ty Lewis said. In early February, the Paso Robles Press reported that the police were looking for Thomas, also known as “Shaky,” in connection with an ongoing human trafficking investigation. He was last seen driving a silver Chrysler Pacifica in Paso Robles. It was thought that he might have been headed to Fresno or Clovis.
Updated: 5 months ago
Locals ‘Walk a Mile’ to end sexual assault
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and RISE is hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® – The International Men’s March to End Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence. It is often said, “You can’t understand another person’s experience until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” At the Walk a Mile events, SLO County residents will literally walk a mile in solidarity with those who have experienced gender-based violence.
Updated: 5 months ago
RSVP volunteer opportunity
TEMPLETON — Put your life experience to work with RSVP - Retired and Senior Volunteers program. Join many other seniors, age 50+ and over, who are taking time to help improve the lives of others. RSVP can match your talents and interests with community needs. Locally the opportunity available is with the Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center in Templeton. The Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center needs backup and on-call help. Volunteers help package meals on Tuesdays and pack and deliver meals to San Luis Obispo. Wednesdays the Wellness Kitchen and Resource Center needs help at the lunch counter, washing dishes and doing light office duties. They are looking for volunteers interested in health and wellness. Call (805) 544-8740 for information on the above opportunity.
Updated: 5 months ago
Students participate in Optimist Club speech contest
First Place was Lia Freed-Doerr (far left) of Templeton High School, second Place was Maria Vargas Roman (second from left) of Paso Robles High School, third Place went to Jesus Aron Nevarez (third from left) of Paso Robles High School, and fourth place was awarded to Atante Walker (far right) of Paso Robles High School.
Updated: 5 months ago
Paso appoints new fire chief
PASO ROBLES — The City of Paso Robles is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Stornetta to lead its Emergency Services Department. Stornetta was born and raised in Atascadero, and is an Atascadero High School alum. He began his emergency services career in 1991 and proudly joined the Paso Robles Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic in 2001. Thereafter, he promoted to Fire Captain/Paramedic and then to Battalion Chief, and has now served the City and citizens of Paso Robles full-time for over 17 years. Jonathan has acted as Interim Fire Chief since October 2017. After a competitive external recruitment process, which including six different panels over two days, City Manager Tom Frutchey has selected Jonathan to lead the Paso Robles Emergency Services Department.
Updated: 5 months ago
PHOTOS: Winifred Pifer Elementary fifth-graders hike at Pinnacles
Winifred Pifer Elementary fifth grade students recently traveled to the Pinnacles National Park. The students had the opportunity to hike and learn about the geological forces that shaped the landscape. They also observed condors and explored the caves.
Updated: 5 months ago
Little hands, big hearts make a difference
“Helping other people makes me feel happy because I’m helping someone that really needs something. It makes me feel a little like a superhero.” – Makai, age 7.
Updated: 5 months ago
Distraction group steals from Siegel’s Jewelry in Paso
PASO ROBLES – A group of thieves struck Siegel’s Jewelry Story some time between 4:30 and 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Paso Robles Police Department responded at approximately 6:30 p.m. to Siegel’s Jewelry Store, located at 739 12th Street in Paso Robles. According to the store’s owners, Ken and Kris Siegel, six individuals entered the store shortly before closing. The individuals distracted employees while simultaneously stealing an undisclosed amount of jewelry.
Updated: 5 months ago
Agencies work together to prepare for school shooters
PASO ROBLES — Thanks to years of planning and training, local law enforcement agencies say they are prepared for the possibility of an active shooter situation on campuses in the North County. Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he met with the county’s police chiefs a few years ago and together they created a three-year plan to improve response and notification of training with local schools and were able to fund training and equipment through the Department of Homeland Security. “Even though we are representing separate entities, the chiefs and I have always been on the same page on what we collectively we wanted to do,” Parkinson said.
Updated: 5 months ago
Extreme storm hits the North County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — A band of storms known as the ‘atmospheric river’ event started Tuesday and has continued to bring rain Thursday. The storm has caused widespread damage, road hazards and accidents throughout the region.
Updated: 5 months ago
The North County Technical Rescue Team rescue ready
PASO ROBLES — The North County Technical Rescue Team is always ready to get civilians out of harm’s way. Comprised of 14 members — seven from the Paso Robles Emergency Service Department and seven from the Atascadero Fire Department — the team was recently involved in a high-profile swiftwater rescue after a storm that occurred Thursday, March 22 caused the Salinas River to swell up sweep away several transients who were camping along the banks.
Updated: 5 months ago
Paso man assaults officers
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles resident Paul Laviel Woodward, 32, was arrested for threatening and resisting an executive officer, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, being under the influence of a controlled substance, violating a protective/stay away order and for a probation violation.
Updated: 5 months ago
Ten years of hands-free law: challenges remain
PASO ROBLES — Drivers are using their cell phones less often while driving, 10 years after “hands-free” became the law, but distracted driving remains a serious safety challenge in California. Observing April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the first week in April as California Teen Safe Driving Week, safety advocates will focus on education and enforcement efforts statewide. Paso Robles Police Department will join law enforcement throughout the state to step up enforcement along with awareness efforts by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to discourage distracted driving. Officers will have a special emphasis this month on enforcing all cell phone and distracted driving laws. The goal is to increase voluntary compliance by drivers, but sometimes citations are necessary for motorists to better understand the importance of driving distraction April 5 and 13 have been designated as the two statewide enforcement dates when law enforcement agencies will step up distracted driving enforcement activities. The California Department of Transportation will put distracted driving messages on the changeable message signs on freeways during April.
Updated: 5 months ago
Beware of phone scams
PASO ROBLES – With tax season in full swing, the Paso Robles Police Department would like to warn the public about various phone scams targeting local residents. The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert providing taxpayers with additional tips to protect themselves from telephone scam artists calling and pretending to be with the IRS.
Updated: 5 months ago
Tour of Paso bike ride benefits cancer patients
Paso Robles — Seventy-three riders joined the tenth Annual Tour of Paso Founders Team Challenge on March 24. Tour of Paso bike ride proceeds benefits the Cancer Support Community of the Central Coast, a nonprofit organization in Templeton that offers many programs and support groups for cancer patients and their families free of charge. Riders enjoyed either a 26 or 50-mile ride through the back roads of Paso wine country, then had lunch at Niner Winery and enjoyed live music.
Updated: 5 months ago
Two boys arrested posting guns on Snapchat
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles police responded to Paso Robles High School Thursday morning to investigate reports that a 16-year-old former student was circulating photos via the social media app Snapchat depicting himself holding a pistol and displaying rifles. Students screen-captured the photos and showed them to school officials.
Updated: 5 months ago
‘Love Songs of WWII’ to take place at Warbird Museum
Paso Robles — Mike Chamberlin, aka the “The Signing TV Guy,” will be the dinner speaker and entertainer for the upcoming Estrella Warbird Museum dinner meeting April 4. “I have dedicated my musical life to honoring ‘The Greatest Generation.’ We owe everything to those who fought, served or died in WWII. So I honor them the only way I know how… through music and a show I call ‘Love Songs Of WWII.’” said Chamberlin.
Updated: 5 months ago
Most wanted suspect captured : North County's Most Wanted
PASO ROBLES — The Most Wanted subject from last week, Kevin Duckworth was arrested on March 9 by Paso Robles Police.
Updated: 5 months ago
Tolosa Children's Dental Center marks 15 years in operation
“The challenge is access to care,” Tolosa Executive Director Suzanne Russell said. “The children have coverage, but it’s insufficient to encourage private dentists to accept it in any volume to meet the need.”
Updated: 6 months ago
PHOTOS: PRHS Culinary students prepare for annual crab feed
Paso Robles High School Culinary students work throughout the year helping various community organizations by catering and working their events. Recently, the students served and helped prepare the annual crab feed held by Sunrise Rotary.
Updated: 6 months ago
Bomb Squad detonates suspicious package
SAN LUIS OBISPO - A suspicious package was located near the front door of the San Luis Obispo County Jail on Tuesday at approximately 7 p.m. Staff walking near the entrance noticed the suspicious package by the front door and immediately reported it. Jail staff recently received death threats associated with protests against several deaths at the jail over the past few years including that of Atascadero man Andrew Holland, who died in 2017 after being restrained for nearly 48 hours.
Updated: 6 months ago
Rainy morning causes several accidents
NORTH COUNTY — In the morning hours of March 13, there were several accidents due to the rain in the North County. At 7:45 a.m. there was a two-vehicle collision on Geneseo Road, south of SR-46, in Paso Robles. No one was injured. At 8 a.m. on Northbound Highway 101, north of SR-58, there was a solo vehicle collision with a minor injury. Also on Highway 101, north of SR-58, at 9 a.m., there was another solo vehicle with no injuries reported. Shortly at 9:15 a.m. on SR-46, east off Branch Road, there was another solo vehicle collision with no injuries reported.
Updated: 6 months ago
Paso Police officer and bystander rescue fire victim
PASO ROBLES – On Sunday, March 11 Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to an apartment fire at around 2:57 p.m. The fire was located at an apartment in a complex at 2041 Riverside Ave. in Paso Robles.
Updated: 6 months ago
Paso Robles East Side roads set to be paved
PASO ROBLES – The City of Paso Robles, Public Works Department has started the road repairs for the Bolen and south Trigo Lane neighborhood. These roads were constructed many years ago with inadequate infrastructure to accommodate the drainage issues, which is one of the reasons the surrounding pavement has deteriorated. In order to preserve the new re-paving work, the City will be installing concrete cross-gutters at various intersections within the neighborhood. In addition, there are also some localized areas where there is the need to perform some repairs by digging out the road surface, compacting the roadbed, and installing base. Once the cross-gutters are installed and the localized areas of repair are completed, then the entire road surface from curb to curb will be re-surfaced with new asphalt.
Updated: 6 months ago
North County's Most Wanted: March 9
Kevin Bruce Duckworth, 32, is wanted for first degree burglary, grand theft of a firearm, grand theft over $950, receiving/purchasing stolen property, possession of a firearm by a felon, unlawful possession of ammunition, committing a felony with a prior prison term within the last 5 years, obstructing/resisting a peace officer. Duckworth is White, 6’ tall, and 200 pounds. He is listed as a transient in North County. If you have information on his whereabouts please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 781-4550. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling CrimeStoppers at 805-549-STOP.
Updated: 6 months ago
North County's Most Wanted: Update March 9
ATASCADERO — The Most Wanted subject from Nov. 15, Max Aaron Gerarden, has been arrested and booked into County Jail on Feb.. 7. Gerarden was wanted for inflicting corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant. His bail was set at $50,000. Alejandro Rey Sanchez, our Most Wanted subject from early February, was taken into custody by Atascadero Police Department.
Updated: 6 months ago
Paso Robles Recreation Services offers spring break camps
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Recreation Services will present two hands-on STEAM inspired spring break camps for local students beginning Monday, March 26 through Friday, March 30 at Centennial Park in Paso Robles. STEAM, the abbreviation for science, technology, engineering, art and math is an integrated approach to learning that encourages students to think more broadly and creatively, boosting problem-solving skills.
Updated: 6 months ago
Fire in Templeton extinguished
TEMPLETON — On March 7 in Templeton Cal Fire and SLO County Fire responded to a vegetation fire on Santa Rita Road at 12:50 p.m. At that time the fire had a slow rate of spread and was just a quarter-acre. At 1:11 p.m. Cal Fire updated its report that crews were making good progress and the fire was at three acres. By 1:25 p.m. Cal Fire gave its final update as firefighter crews had stopped the forward spread of the fire. Crews were expected to mop up the fire for another two hours.
Updated: 6 months ago
Community Volunteer Patrol Program orientation set for March 13
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Police Department Community Volunteer Patrol Program (CVPP) is offering an opportunity for the public to learn more about the program and what these volunteers do to assist the Police Department. On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, the CVPP will host an orientation program beginning at 7 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center at the Public Safety Center, 900 Park Street.
Updated: 6 months ago
Police chase suspect driving 140 mph
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On the evening of March 6, Mario Oseguera, 19, from San Jose, fled from police in a 2003 red Mercedes C240, leading them on a chase that spanned many cities and two counties. California Highway Patrol Officers from King City, Air Operations, Templeton, and San Luis Obispo all assisted in on the pursuit with speeds hitting more than 140 miles per hour. At 9 p.m., CHP monitored radio traffic from a pursuit entering the North County from King City. The suspect’s vehicle evading authorities southbound on Highway 101. Oseguera was seen driving on the right shoulder of the highway to pass traffic and nearly collided with other vehicles on several occasions.
Updated: 6 months ago
Two injured in multi-vehicle accident in Shandon
SHANDON — On Monday, March 5 the California Highway Patrol Communication Center received a report at 5:47 a.m. of a head-on collision at the Shandon Rest Area on State Route 46. Per the California Highway Patrols report, when units arrived, the road was blocked between the rest area and Lucy Brown Road. At this location, both directions of travel utilize what will eventually be the westbound lanes on the northernmost portion of SR 46. The collision involved four vehicles, three of which were semi-trailer combinations.
Updated: 6 months ago
Vista Oaks Way residential structure fire
PASO ROBLES — A residential fire occurred on the 2000 block of Vista Oaks Way in Paso Robles on Saturday, March 3. Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to the fire at approximately 11:30 p.m. First arriving firefighters found smoke and fire emanating from an exterior wall and spreading into the attic. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the area of origin and worked to limit smoke and water damage to the rest of the structure.
Updated: 6 months ago
Deputy assaulted by inmate in County Jail
SAN LUIS OBISPO – An inmate at San Luis Obispo County Jail assaulted a correctional deputy Tuesday. The 26-year-old correctional deputy was moving inmates from one section of the jail to another around 12:30 p.m. when one of the inmates charged the deputy and began punching the him multiple times in the head and face. The Deputy was able to subdue the inmate, 27-year-old Joseph Allen Baker, of Nipomo. Other deputies arrived to assist and the deputy who was transported to a local hospital via ambulance. The deputy sustained injuries including a broken nose and an orbital fracture to his eye socket. The deputy is recovering at the hospital and the inmate, Baker has been re-arrested and is facing a new charge of assault on a peace officer.
Updated: 6 months ago
Early morning fatal accident near Shandon
SHANDON – Just after 6 a.m. Tuesday on Bitterwater Road north of SR-58, a 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe was involved in a single-vehicle accident. Five passengers from Avenal were involved in the accident and one died at the scene. Veronica Ayala-Rea, 35, was driving the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe southbound on Bitterwater Road, 12 miles north of SR-58. Ayala-Rea failed to handle a curve in the road and crossed into the other lane and onto the dirt shoulder before rolling over multiple times. Two passengers not wearing their seatbelts — Alexis Jovani Ayala, 19, and Maria Rodriguez Tovar, 49, who were ejected from the vehicle. Alexis Jovani Ayla was transported to Kern Valley Medical Center and Rodriguez Tovar to Sierra Vista Medical Center.
Updated: 6 months ago
Pilot crashes plane in field near Paso Robles Airport
PASO ROBLES – Tuesday evening at approximate 8:30 p.m. the Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to an aircraft incident near the Paso Robles Airport. Arriving responders found an upright plane in a field just south of Dry Creek Road.
Updated: 6 months ago
Transient duo refuse to leave vacant home
PASO ROBLES — On Friday, Feb. 23 at approximately 12:10 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a report of suspicious persons loitering around a vacant home in the 1000 block of Caddie Lane. Upon arrival, police learned that an alert neighbor saw two people hanging around a house and was the one who reported the suspicious activity. These neighbors knew that the house was for sale and vacant and called the police when they noticed the activity. The neighbor told the officers that the suspicious people and a dog had last been seen going into the backyard of the home. Officers checked the house and found the door to the garage open and personal items scattered about. They could hear people running through the house to the second floor and barricading themselves inside one of the rooms. Officers also found that the suspects had abandoned their dog as they fled.
Updated: 6 months ago
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Central Coast Party Helpers
PASO ROBLES — The 2018 North County Wedding Expo Spring Show is this weekend. The Expo, in its third year, highlights northern San Luis Obispo County as a destination wedding location and features wedding professionals and venues from the area. This year, in response to the devastating fires and floods that shook the Santa Rosa and Santa Barbara communities, several vendors are offering discounts on their services to help brides who lost Venues or other wedding related necessities. Central Coast Party Helpers, one of the main sponsors for the 2018 Spring show, will offer 20 percent off their planning and staffing services. CCPH owner, Brigitte Faulkner, said she wanted to help brides from the two devastated areas, many of whom lost deposits on wedding related services due to the tragic weather related events.
Updated: 6 months ago
Proposed ballot ban on fracking and oil expansion
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Volunteers will begin gathering signatures today to place the “Protect Our Water, Air, and Land: Ban Fracking and Oil Expansion in SLO County” Initiative on the November 2018 ballot. The initiative is sponsored by the Coalition to Protect San Luis Obispo County, a group of local volunteers working to protect local water, air and soil from pollution while encouraging a shift toward renewable energy, as called for in the county’s General Plan.
Updated: 6 months ago
Suspect wanted for stabbing
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Lucio Merino Cervantes, a 24-year old Paso Robles resident. Cervantes is suspected of stabbing another man during a fight in Paso Robles on Feb. 17. Twin Cities Community Hospital staff notified officers about the stabbing Saturday night, around 8:20 p.m., when the victim arrived for treatment. The victim and witnesses told investigators that Cervantes stabbed the victim while several men fought in front of a liquor store along the 3300 block of Spring St. earlier that evening.
Updated: 6 months ago
North County’s Most Wanted: Have you seen this man, Derek David White?
Derek David White, 27, is wanted for violating his probation for driving a car without consent. He is white, 6’ 05” tall, 190 pounds, and his last known address is in Cambria. If you have information on his whereabouts please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 781-4550. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling CrimeStoppers at 805-549-STOP.
Updated: 7 months ago
Sheriffs seek San Miguel burglary suspect
SAN MIGUEL — On Feb. 12 at about 1:58 p.m., San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residential burglary report on the 1300 block of L Street in San Miguel. While conducting a follow-up investigation to the burglary, deputies attempted to contact Kevin Duckworth. Duckworth fled on foot from deputies. Deputies attempted to pursue Duckworth, however, Duckworth was able to evade deputies efforts.
Updated: 7 months ago
Fire damages Angus Street home
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Department responded to a residence at approximately 7:48 p.m., on Angus Street for a reported trash can fire that had been extinguished by the resident. The initial crew reported heavy smoke coming from attic vents above the garage area and a structure fire response was initiated. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to one garage wall and the attic space above the garage, limiting the heat and smoke damage throughout the residence. The residence was occupied at the time of the fire. No firefighters or community members were injured.
Updated: 7 months ago
Man stabbed during altercation on Spring Street in Paso Robles
PASO ROBLES — On Sunday, Feb. 11, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a report of a two males involved in a physical fight on the 3100 block of Spring St. Upon arrival, officers located one male adult victim with an apparent stab wound to his lower left back. The adult male suspect left in a vehicle prior to officers’ arrival.
Updated: 7 months ago
Cal Fire provides funds to increase pace of dead tree removal projects
SACRAMENTO — Six million dollars have been awarded in a one-time grant to aid high-priority counties impacted by California’s historic tree mortality. CAL FIRE’s Local Assistance for Tree Mortality (LATM) Grant Program will provide the matching funds for counties to be able to tap into the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) administered by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). The CAL FIRE LATM Grant Program will work cooperatively with the Cal OES CDAA program to increase reimbursement to high-priority counties to remove or fell dead and dying trees threatening public infrastructures, such as roads and buildings.
Updated: 7 months ago
Paso Robles couple arrested
PASO ROBLES — On Feb. 1 at 1:40 a.m., police were conducting a patrol at the Food-4-Less shopping center in Paso Robles when they noticed a man going through a dumpster, a violation of the municipal code. Officers approached the man, Daniel Lynn Otis, age 30 and noticed that he had a stroller with him. Police found an infant in the stroller under one year of age. During the investigation, they found that Otis was under the influence of a controlled substance. The officers conducted a welfare check on the child and discovered narcotics paraphernalia and a controlled substance in close proximity to the infant. Consequently, Otis was arrested on felony for child cruelty with possible injury or death, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a control substance (methamphetamine) and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.
Updated: 7 months ago
$100 counterfeit bills exchanged in Paso store
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Police Department is requesting public assistance with locating two women who are suspected of passing counterfeit $100 bills throughout Central Coast businesses. Janet Marie Deras and Ines Marie Jimenez allegedly attempted to pass two Counterfeit $100 bills On Jan. 31 at the J.C. Penny department store on Niblick Road. Deras, 21, and Jimenez, 30, attempted to spend the bills and claimed to have no idea that the money was fraudulent. The women were possibly accompanied by another person of interest, Joshua Lee Maddox, 38, who is associated with a yellow 2018 Chevrolet Camaro.
Updated: 7 months ago
Missing woman reported in SLO
UPDATE: It has been 40 days since Kristen Marti went missing. San Luis Obispo Police Department is still looking for her and posted a reminder on their Twitter page on Feb. 18. On Jan. 18, San Luis Obispo Police Department took a missing person’s report for Kristen Marti, 26, who has not been seen since Jan. 9. She was last seen on the 1800 block of Perfumo Canyon Road, in a parked maroon colored sedan, with an unknown adult aged male. Marti frequents hotels in the San Luis Obispo County area. Marti has not been in contact with family or friends since Jan. 9, which is unlike her.
Updated: 7 months ago
Men found dead in California Valley home
On Monday, Jan. 29 two individuals were found deceased in a residence located on the 12000 block of Arrow Bear Trail in California Valley. At approximately 11:17 a.m. the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible deceased subject in a residence. Upon arrival, the Sheriff’s Deputies, along with California Game and Fish and Wildlife Warden’s, found two deceased individuals, Edward Chavez Mendoza, age 70, a resident of California Valley and his son, Edmundo Eduardo Mendoza Jr., age 37, also a resident of California Valley inside the home.
Updated: 7 months ago
PRJUSD elementary students honored at board meeting
The 44 students were honored, tripling the number of high-earning students from the previous year.
Updated: 7 months ago
All PRJUSD elementary students receive weekly dance
Janessa Harris, Vincent Palmer and Ella Walker strike a pose while taking part in the second grade dance team at Pat Butler Elementary.
Updated: 7 months ago
Brynn and Brittni Frace remembered
Atascadero — A celebration of life for Brittni and Brynn Frace will take place at the Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave. on Friday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m.
Updated: 7 months ago
TUSD warns parents after child is assaulted in Templeton
Dr. Koski, Superintendent of Templeton Unified School District issued a warning to parents this morning after a child was allegedly assaulted near her home in Templeton. “I want to alert you to a report of a stranger danger situation that occurred over the weekend,” Koski wrote in the statement. “On Saturday, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a student was playing near her home on the 1200 block of Bennett Way in Templeton when a man grabbed her from behind. She screamed and the man put his hand over her mouth. She elbowed him in the stomach and he let go of her.”
Updated: 8 months ago
Pig rescue faces issues with local ordinance
“And they’re thinking they’re literally getting this tiny housepet,” K&M Mini Pot Belly Pig Rescue Owner Marilu Elder said. “What happens is they outgrow that 25 pounds, guaranteed, and they don’t want it anymore. It becomes a burden. A 50, 100 or 150 pound pet that nobody knows what to do with.”
Updated: 8 months ago
Photos: Liberty High students visit Fiscalini Ranch
Nineteen students from Liberty High School took a field trip to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve last week. The students were treated to a 2.5 plus mile hike through the coastal mountain range near Cambria over to the coastal bluffs.
Updated: 9 months ago
Paso Robles Assistant City Manager retires after 31 years
Her years in the City Manager’s Office have been characterized by challenges and opportunities in the extreme - the peak in the economy and growth in local businesses and economic development, the San Simeon earthquake and its after-effects; the Great Recession, the dissolution of redevelopment agencies; the development of the Uptown Specific Plan, Salinas River Corridor Plan, Paso ARTSFEST, recreational trails, and an increase in outdoor recreation and culture
Updated: 9 months ago
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APCD seeks input for grants
5 months ago -
Templeton yard sale this weekend
5 months ago -
Numerous Highway 101 improvements coming in April
5 months ago -
State commission approves funding to Modernize Hwy. 46 at the Cholame ‘Y’
5 months ago -
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce to host 2018 Fun on the Farm Business Expo
5 months ago -
USDA prioritizes investments to address opioid crisis in rural America
5 months ago -
‘Through the Vines Quilt Show’ set for April 21
5 months ago -
Kids celebrated in two events
5 months ago -
AAUW Paso annual home tours May 5
5 months ago -
County Libraries to hold food drive and forgive fines
5 months ago -
Local cheesemaker wins big
5 months ago -
Ceremony for Almond Acres Charter Academy Maker Space on March 14
5 months ago -
Hearst Castle announces Spring tours
5 months ago -
City of Paso Robles reaches 1,000 solar home installed
6 months ago -
Paso Robles streets repaired
6 months ago -
Paso Police investigates possible threat at middle school
6 months ago -
Hwy. 101 project in San Miguel continues
7 months ago -
Flooding in Paso threatens homes
7 months ago -
California Valley deaths ruled murder/sucide
7 months ago -
Construction begins at Larry Moore Park
7 months ago -
Blood Drive to be held at Walmart
8 months ago
Let’s Pretend with Paso Rec Dept.
There was lots of imagination happening at Centennial Park during the second week of Let’s Pretend camps with Carmen Pangelinan of A Dream Party. Monster Monday featured homemade slime (complete with eyeballs) while Cars Land for Little Mechanics gave little ones the chance to drive on a race track, paint and decorate their own wooden car and win a racing trophy for their accomplishment. On Friday, little princesses enjoyed a magical tea party hosted by a beautiful princess. The girls enjoyed a magic show, story time, tea, treats and favors (along with a little etiquette lesson from the princess). The Let’s Pretend fun continues this fall with several classes planned October through December featuring kid’s favorite characters, crafts, face painting, balloon animals and activities. To learn more about fall recreation classes, visit www.prcity.com/recreation to view the interactive online guide. (Photos Contributed )