Archives 2020

 

 

Long May It Wave

 

* (27th)  Outdoor eating at restaurants is still on the County menu, in spite of Purple Tier designation.

* (27th)  Holiday greetings from 15 Paso Robles notables:

* (27th)  Roblans enjoy smattering of fall color at winter sets in.

* (27th)  County Supervisors impose $25,000 limit on campaign contributions for ten offices.

* (27th)  Paso schools will soon be on Winter Break - a break that will extend to three weeks

* (27th)  Congratulations to Atascadero's Bella Otter - expert archer!

* (27th)  Hidden Springs Tree Farm is ready to serve you!

* (27th)  County homeless update:  

* (27th)  How about a $4000. bring-your-own car tour of local wineries?

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September

* (26th)  The local fire department rating is a meager C- and needs to be raised. But in 2015, the story was far different. Why the change?

* (26th)  Outdoor Supply Hardware is filling Orchard Supply Hardware's shoes after Orchard's closing.

* (26th)  Emergency response teams have been overloaded lately. Time to give thanks for their amazing work.

* (26th)  A big shout out and congratulations to former Roblan, Corrie Ferrin, who received the Military Citizen of the Year Award. His grandfather, Jay Ferrin, would have been especially proud.

* (26th)  New commuter rail options are on the table as virtual public meeting takes place September 30.

* (26th)  The Estrella Warbirds Museum will be holding a huge Swap Meet on October 3. Looking for that special gift? Maybe a military vehicle or chainsaw? Big mix of items.

* (26th)  Congratulations to Lesa John, Jerry Rutiz, and Steve Arnold - all recipients of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau's  awards for farming and ranching excellence.

* (26th) 23 Voter Service Centers will be replacing traditional polling places this year.

august

* (8th)  Covid-19 closing Paso restaurants - permanently.

* (8th)  Coronavirus cases highest in the North County due to lack of common sense.

* (8th)  New tents available for the homeless on River Road - at the meager sum of $100,000 per month - paid for by local taxpayers.

* (8th)  Outdoor summer science class slated for August 11.

* (8th)  Virtual Livestock Fair winners announced. Great job, everyone!

* (8th)  National Farmer's Market Day celebrated in Paso Robles.

July

* (18th)  City Council meeting highlights for July 15.

* (18th)  Benjamin Roberts has lived in the Salinas riverbed for two years. He and the 200 other squatters will have to move shortly while the fire threat fuels are mitigated.

* (18th)  Outdoor dining in the City Park has become the latest Covid-19 food fashion trend.

* (18th)  Paso school district defines plans for reopening in the fall.

* (18th)  This year's Mid-State Fair livestock auction will be online this year for the first and hopefully the last time.

* (18th)  A 1% sales tax proposal will be on November's ballot. But that's not all.

* (3rd)  The June 22 river fire that destroyed two homes on Capitol Hill  and damaged nine others has rankled Roblans and led to quick action to mitigate future risk. The city leadership's criticism of the Water Board led to this editorial rebuttal: Note: It has been suggested that the cause of the fire was due to weed abatement, not the homeless population. 

* (3rd)  Our condolences go out to the four families who've lost their children in a high speed accident near Paso. 

* (3rd)  Spring Street repaving continues.

* (3rd)  Fireworks are illegal in Paso Robles.

* (3rd)  County covid update:  

* (3rd)  The Beechwood Development project in east Paso Robles is rolling out with a virtual tour available online.

* (3rd)  The Grandview Apartments makeover is alive and well.

* (3rd)  Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association receives national honors - again! Congratulations!

* (3rd)  Keep thanking your local police and fire departments for their amazing work and sacrifice during the recent tramatic events in Paso Robles.

June

* (6th)  Governor Newsom sends hundreds of troops to Camp Roberts for training.

* (6th)  Sensorio's Field of Lights display to reopen.

* (6th)  Three of Paso's finest joined the line during the Rodney King riots in 1992.

* (6th)  JC Penny store in Paso Robles will be closing permanently due to the virus shutdown.

* (6th)  Local George Floyd protest ends without incident.

* (6th)  Protect Paso group members soar to over 1600, including the police chief. Opinions are strong on both sides of the issue.

* (6th)  Paso teacher Aaron Cantrell interviews Frank Mecham and Norma Moyes  about local strengths and history.

May

* (16th)  County will transition to the new "normal" with limited tourism.

* (16th)  More businesses are allowed to open as the pandemic plateaus and wanes in Paso Robles.

* (16th)  Mayor Martin relates the latest Covid-19 updates for the community.

* (16th)  Traffic congestion is a big concern as the proposed Gateway housing project at Hwy 101 and Hwy 46 is looming.

* (16th)  Ready for your  waste bill to go up 30%? Neither is Daniel Blackburn.

* (16th)  2020: the year Templeton's Fouth of July Parade will be held in September!

* (16th)  Bearcat seniors sign national letters of intent as they make big plans to play college sports.

* (16th)  F-15c flyover  tribute wows Roblans, Templetonians and Atascaderoans.

* (16th)  Local schools future in limbo.

April

* (24th)  Stand for Freedom rally slated for May 1 at noon in the city park.  Many are extremely frustrated by the State shutdown order.

* (24th)  Here's a summary of all the important issues facing Paso Robles right now.

* (24th)  Mid-State Fair may be canceled.

* (24th) Small business relief sources listed.

* (24th)  The county has eased restrictions, allowing certain businesses to open that were deemed nonessential previously. Feel like seeing a drive-in movie?

* (24th)  Local graduations may take place after all
- with restrictions and rescheduling.

* (24th)  Have an overdue library item? Don't worry about it.

* (24th)  Paso jail history has been highlighted in the SLO Tribune. Thank you, David Middlecamp!

* (24th)  Big stink as Paso Robles garbage pickup rates may be facing a 33+% increase over the next five years!

March

* (28th)  Paso Robles slated to be a "hotspot" for Covid-19 virus.

* (28th)  Local schools closed for an indefinite period.

* (28th)  Distillery produces new hand sanitizer.

* (28th)  Verbal shooting war waged over gun store closings.

* (28th)  Latest north county Coronavirus stats are in.

* (28th)  Local Urgency Ordinance now in force for Paso Robles.

* (28th)  Mayor Steve Martin addresses the virus issue.

* (28th)  Be wary of Covid-19 scams.

* (28th)  Here's a sampling of what Paso Robles High School students are saying about Paso Robles.

January

* (25th)  Paso's landmark Bank of Italy will be getting a facelift under new Daou brothers ownership.

* (25th)  A 200 affordable housing unit project on Creston Road is being debated. Are pros outweighing the cons?

* (25th)  City Council meeting highlights include monies for this and that and more thats.

* (25th)  It's official - Paso's new homeless shelter will house up to 36. It will complement Atascadero's 50 bed shelter.

* (25th)  You may have seen this story on Facebook. Local teen is suffering from a brain disease that costs $6000 a month for an effective drug. Blue Cross has discontinued coverage.

* (25th)  Nick, you may want to correct the spelling on a recent article/announcement.

* (25th)  It will now cost you about $400 to ride the school bus to Paso schools. And even this hike won't cover the full cost of bussing.

* (25th)  The great choice of bakeries in Paso Robles is highlighted in this article.  

* (25th)  The Paso Robles Pioneer Museum will be hosting its world famous Barbed Wire and Collectibles Show again this year on March 6 and 7.

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