THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

* (31st)  May the blessings of liberty, truth and justice be ours as we head into a new decade. God help us!

* (31st)  The city is looking for Concerts in the Park talent to slate for their summer venue. Garage bands take note!

* (31st)  If your New Year's resolution is more community involvement, check this out!    

* (31st)  Thanks to Tonya Strickland for the annual Teddy Bear Tea update.

* (31st)  Calling all artists who are thinking about doing some soft pastel work.

* (14th)  SLO Broad Street eatery will add another restaurant in Paso across from the Park.

* (14th)  The Bruce Munro: Field of Light at Sensorio will extend its display through June.

* (14th)  In case you hadn't noticed, the old cow town is now the new grape town according to National Geographic.

* (14th)  Norma's Alley will soon be graced by an artistic arch. Stop in sometime and tell her, "It's about time!"

* (14th)  The Paso Robles Press is now printed in King City by Casey Printing. Congratulations for a job well done!

* (14th)  SLO County District 1 Supervisorial race offers a bit of fireworks between the two candidates and between commentators.

* (28th)  Happy Thanksgiving Day to all. Be sure to bow your heads and give grateful thanks for your many blessings today.

* (28th)  More change coming to Spring Street. Stay tuned.

* (28th)  More baby steps taken as plans to move the City Hall out of the library move forward - woo hoo!

* (28th)  Nine new Habitat for Humanity homes slated to be built in Paso Robles at 28th and Vine . . . if . . . .

* (28th)  First rain of the season dumps on the city.

* (28th)  If you're on Facebook, you might want to join this group.    Yours Truly is one of the administrators. 

* (23rd)  You can link to the Pioneer Day Parade photos here: 

* (23rd)  You can link to the Little Cowboys and Cowgirls Contest photos here:   

* (23rd)  You can link to the Old Timers BBQ event photos here:

* (9th)  Welcome to Pioneer Day this Saturday! The most wonderful event of the year in Paso Robles.

* (9th)  Paso is experiencing a worker shortage. Even the homeless are sought to fill positions!

* (9th)  Fraud and other no-no's would explain the $3 million PR School District budget shortfall. Investigations pending.

* (9th)  Today's big wind event and power outages won't affect SLO County.

* (9th)  The latest Red Light Roundup for Atascadero and Paso Robles has been posted.

* (21st)  Time to prepare for the Paso Robles Pioneer Day on October 12, including the Parade, Bean Feed, and Whiskerino Contest, among other fabulous events. Check it out here:

* (21st)  Congratulations to all the Pioneer Day royalty, including  Queen Milene Radford, Co-Marshals Larry and Tom Moore, and Pioneer Day Belle Becca Lee Stroud and attendants. 

* (21st)  Bearcat alumni are meeting on the stairs at the Carnegie Library in the Park for pictures at 9:00 am.

* (21st)  What was going on in Paso in March, 1936? Find out in this vintage Paso Robles Times newspaper front page:

* (21st)  Bearcat football stats are improving after winning their second game of the season against Santa Maria.

* (21st)  Growing coffee beans west of Paso Robles? Look out, local vintners!

* (3rd)  The story of too little water continues in the county as the water table levels get lower. Robert Galbraith's predicament is one of those stories.

* (3rd)  Homelessness in the area increases by 32%.

* (3rd)  Benito Dusi - gone, but not forgotten.

* (3rd)  Red tape will lengthen and restrict tree and brush removal in the Salinas River in an effort to mitigate fires caused by the homeless living there.

* (3rd)  The Estrella Warbirds Museum will host a big shindig dinner Monday evening that highlights the exploits of Betsy's Biscuit Bomber and her recent journey to Europe.

* (3rd)  Ivan Huff's story - running is a lifestyle.

* (3rd)  The local crime scene proves all is not well in River City.

* (27th)  The 63rd riverbed fire of the year due to homeless encampments sparks continuing debate.

* (27th)  Fielding the annual complaints about the Mid-State Fair is a job for a star shortstop.

* (27th)  Congratulations to Keenan Howell as he starts his Olympic Games training.

* (27th)  It is with sadness that we report the passing of one of Paso's finest, Vern Mathison.

* (27th)  You'll soon have to pay to play in downtown Paso Robles as parking fees will be the order of the day.

* (1st)  Fire season is in full swing. Don't be an idiot with your sources of ignition - be more like Smoky Bear.

* (1st)  Three Bearcat students win a silver award for their ideas about a major problem in the sports world.

* (1st)  The Fourth is this week. Paso's ready to celebrate!

* (1st)  Congratulations to Corbyn Payne and Kimberly Buchanan, Paso's Athletes of the Year!

* (1st)  Welcome home, Betsy!  Paso is proud of you!

* (1st)  Skye Pratt offers solutions to the growing homeless situation.

* (20th)  The city is tightening rules for vacation rental properties after a big stink by many locals.

* (20th)  And just what were YOU doing in 1936? Most likely waiting to be born. Here's a look at what was going on in Paso Robles back then.

* (20th)  Alex Trebek lists his Lake Nacimiento home for $1.4 million.

* (20th)  Ready to ditch that computer time for something more productive? Check this out:  

* (20th)  Who would die for a lie? This question is answered by Al Fonzi in the Paso Robles Press. Thanks, Al.

* (20th)  The local art scene is thriving.

* (20th)  Dean Venturini will be remembered lovingly by family and friends.

* (20th)  "The Lord is risen! He is risen, indeed!" This Resurrection season is the cornerstone of the assurance that God's judgment for sins has taken place for those who believe, trust in, and love His Son, Jesus. Heaven is open to all who call out for mercy, turn from their sinful way of life, and put their faith in God's only Savior and Redeemer.

* (23rd)  Paso's first homeless shelter has been approved.

* (23rd)  Apartment fire displaces 29 people.

* (23rd)  May 9-12 is slated for the annual Parkfield Bluegrass Festival. Heads up!

* (23rd)  Let's welcome Anthony Overton, the new principal at Paso Robles High School.

* (23rd)  More school news. This time fake news in a "boys will be boys" post.

* (23rd)  "Field of Light" sculpture exhibit is coming to Paso Robles in May.

* (23rd)  Flashing safety crosswalks coming to unsafe intersections downtown.

* (23rd)  A homeless shelter is in the planning stage to help the hundreds in the area. Expect big changes.

* (23rd)  Willie Nelson to return for another singfest.

* (23rd)  The Paso Robles Pioneer Museum is finally able to purchase 1.6 acres of Pioneer Park and expand its venue. Congratulations! Please make a generous donation now!

* (23rd)  It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Paso's great friend and 'historian',  Gary Smith, on February 7. His son Matt offered the following eulogy: "He is loved very much by his family and friends. He loved to share stories about his adventures over the years riding motorcycles around the US and down Baja. He loved Paso and talking about growing up there. Godspeed, Papa Gary."