Crime

Judge advances 24 felony child molestation charges against former priest

Judge advances case involving four alleged child victims – A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge has found sufficient evidence to hold former ... Full article

Sheriff arrests burglary suspect in countywide investigation

Detectives linked the suspect to burglaries in Cambria, Cayucos, San Simeon, and Templeton – San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a Morro ...

District Attorney releases five years of conviction data

Reports show local rates above state averages – San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced conviction rate data for the San Luis ...

Entertainment

Discounted carnival wristbands available at visitor’s center through July 3

– Discounted carnival wristbands for the California Mid-State Fair are now available for purchase at the Paso Robles Visitor Center. The one-day unlimited ride ... Full article

Mini Nova kicks off Paso Robles summer concerts

Free weekly performances continue through Aug. 20 – Mini Nova will kick off the 2026 Paso Robles Concerts in the Park season on Thursday, ...

Atascadero Community Band announces return of free summer concerts

Each concert will feature a different guest conductor from San Luis Obispo County – The Atascadero Community Band will begin its free summer concert ...

Wine

Local vineyard names new vineyard manager, expands leadership team

Team will oversee estate vineyards in Paso Robles wine regions – ONX Wines has appointed Tucker Robertson as vineyard manager and promoted Drew Nenow ... Full article

Paso Robles winery expands national distribution partnerships

Winery adds markets in Midwest, South, and Northeast – Hope Family Wines announced new distribution partnerships with Reyes Beverage Group, Southern Glazer’s Wine & ...

Alta Colina employee receives Paso Robles tourism award

Award recognizes hospitality and visitor engagement – Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery received the Visitor Experience Award in the winery category ...

Region

Highway 46 repairs will bring two weeks of delays

Work east of the wye junction will reduce traffic to alternating directions – Crews performing emergency embankment repairs on Highway 46 east of the ... Full article

SLO Police holding DUI checkpoint Friday

– The San Luis Obispo Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint on Friday, June 12, at a location within San ...

Art festival returns to Morro Bay for holiday weekends this summer

Festival returns during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekends – The Morro Bay Art Association will host Art in the Park, an ...

State

California State Parks launches annual photo contest

Visitors can submit photos through Aug. 1 – California State Parks has launched its second annual “Share Your Space” photo contest and is inviting ... Full article

California health officials warn against picking wild mushrooms amid poisonings, deaths

– California health officials are warning residents not to pick or eat wild mushrooms after a surge in poisonings linked to poisonous species growing ...

Opinion

Column: Why most councilmembers’ work happens beyond the council chambers

The job you don’t see – Most people see the council meetings ... Full article

Op-ed: How smart are we?

– Thirty years after Kristin Smart vanished from Cal Poly San Luis ...

Column: Volunteer to help our kids

– Like many school superintendents, when I became frustrated with my job, ...

Obituaries

Obituary of Michael Paul McCain, 77

Obituary of Michael Paul McCain July 20, 1948 – May 17, 2026 ... Full article

Obituary of Nasha Zulieka Kulihaapai, 68

Nasha Zulieka Kulihaapai August 31, 1957 – May 28, 2026 In the ...

Top Stories

Students refresh Virginia Peterson mural for national anniversary

Mural has been a longtime feature of the Virginia Peterson campus – Students and staff at Virginia Peterson Elementary School recently restored a longtime ... Full article

Four county firefighters receive Medal of Valor for heroic acts

Governor recognizes acts of heroism performed at personal risk – Four Cal Fire employees who work in San Luis Obispo County have received the ...

School district launches new early college program

Partnership with Cuesta College creates structured pathway to college coursework – Paso Robles Joint Unified School District will launch a new Early College program ...

Paso Robles High School Athletics honors coach, volunteers

– Paso Robles High School Athletics recognized a coach, volunteers, and community supporters during the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees ...

Hot temperatures recorded, more sunshine in the forecast through mid next week

Sunny skies will dominate the forecast before clouds increase – After back-to-back days of nearly 100-degree temperatures, Paso Robles is expected to remain warm ...

Suspected DUI driver crashes into power pole, causing outage, small fire

– A suspected DUI crash on the 6400 block of Union Road caused a downed power pole, area-wide power outages, and a small vegetation ...

Update: CHP releases identity of man killed in Highway 46 collision

Update posted June 8: – The California Highway Patrol has released information about a fatal head-on crash that occurred June 7 on Highway 46 ...

Christian music artist joins California Mid-State Fair lineup

Tickets go on sale June 12 through the fair website – Phil Wickham will perform Sunday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chumash ...

Community

SLO Beaver Brigade hosting summer river cleanups in North County

Cleanups are designed to improve both the appearance and function of the Salinas River. – The SLO Beaver Brigade will host a series of ... Full article

Justin Winery awards $350,000 in community grants that support local schools, nonprofits

Program funding has exceeded $2.5 million since its launch in 2013 – Justin Vineyards & Winery has awarded more than $350,000 in grants to ...

‘Kindness Corner’ to debut at Mid-State Fair this year

Project was inspired by a proposal developed by Skye Davis, 2025 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen – The California Mid-State Fair will introduce the ...

Children invited to explore musical instruments at Instrument Petting Zoo

Free event part of the library’s summer reading program – Children and families can explore musical instruments during the Instrument Petting Zoo on Wednesday, ...

Adults can create patriotic embroidery at library workshop

– The Paso Robles City Library will host a patriotic embroidery class for adults on Wednesday, July 1, as part of activities recognizing the ...

Paso Robles Rotary awards $115,000 in scholarships to local students

Annual fundraiser helps support scholarships for trade schools and colleges – The Paso Robles Rotary Club awarded $116,500 in scholarships to 31 Paso Robles ...

Business

Ava Hotel receives Hilton development honor

Award highlights Paso Robles property’s debut within Hilton collection – The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection by Hilton has been recognized in Hilton’s ... Full article

Get your business on the new Atascadero Map

10,000 high-quality glossy maps distributed annually – Access Publishing is excited to announce the publication of a new and updated map of Atascadero. Local ...

Margarita Adventures opens two new escape room chapters

Two new escape rooms build on trilogy launched in 2024 – Margarita Adventures has opened two new escape room experiences, completing the science fiction-themed ...

Paso Robles hotel promotes new executive chef

Casey McMinn joined the hotel as chef de cuisine before its August 2025 opening – The Ava Hotel Paso Robles has promoted Casey McMinn ...

Paso Robles quilt designer releases anniversary book

Orange Dot Quilts owner plans July readings and signings – Quilt designer and business owner Dora Cary is marking the 10th anniversary of her ...

Politics

San Miguel Community Services District announces three board openings

– The San Miguel Community Services District is seeking candidates to fill three seats on its Board of Directors in the Nov. 3 general ... Full article

North County polling places face staffing shortage

Elections Office seeks additional poll inspectors – The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office is seeking additional poll workers and inspectors ahead of Election ...

SLO County expands early voting options

Elections Office says in-person ballots will count on Election Night – The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office will open for early in-person voting ...

Dan Dow urges supervisors to restore, expand district attorney office staffing

Requested positions include an elder abuse prosecutor and victim witness advocate – San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow urged the San Luis ...

Sports

Youth golf program returns to Paso Robles courses

Program aims to connect more young people with golf – Bank of America has launched the second year of its Golf with Us program, ... Full article

West Virginia beats Cal Poly at super regionals

– At the NCAA Baseball Super Regionals in Morgantown, it was all West Virginia. The fans were all in for the Mountaineers. Same for ...

Atascadero

Get your business on the new Atascadero Map

10,000 high-quality glossy maps distributed annually – Access Publishing is excited to announce the publication of a new and updated map of Atascadero. Local ... Full article

Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival returns Saturday

Event includes wine tasting, food, live music, and vendors – The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival will return to Atascadero Lake Park on Saturday, June ...

Templeton

Templeton CHP office gains first female officer in decades

– The Templeton office of the California Highway Patrol has welcomed Officer Knight, the first female officer assigned to the office in nearly 20 ... Full article

Templeton Library launches summer reading program

Children ages 1-17 can track reading hours for prizes – Templeton Library will launch its Summer Reading Program, “Stars, Stripes and Stories,” on June ...

Paso Robles History

Museum features history of baseball in Paso Robles

Paso Robles History Museum hosting special event Friday – The Paso Robles ... Full article

New baseball exhibit open at Paso Robles History Museum

Memorabilia from Pittsburgh Pirates displayed – The Paso Robles History Museum has ...

James Dean’s last ride was along Highway 46 almost 70 years ago

Victims were taken to a Paso Robles hospital following the fatal accident ...

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Best Fire, Water, and Mold Restoration Services in Paso Robles

Best Fire, Water, and Mold Restoration Services on the Central Coast Selecting ... Full article

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Finding a reliable plumber in Paso Robles can make all the difference ...

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