Firestone
Walker Brewing Company is currently working on several
improvements, with most expected to be completed by summer.
Projects include a new kegging hall, brewery store, “Union
Hall”, which will showcase the brewery’s oak barrel brewing
system, as well as repavings, landscaping and other improvements
around the brewery.
Read more.
The
restrooms at Pioneer Park are being upgraded. Pioneer Park is
home to the Pioneer Skate Park, a baseball diamond, children's
playground, large grass picnic area and the Pioneer Museum. The
restrooms at the park were built by volunteers in the late 70's.
The project is scheduled to begin January 17, 2013 and will be
completed weather permitting, this spring.
Read
more.
Paso
Robles AYSO Soccer is hosting their 14th Annual Grape Crush Open
Invitation Tournament, Friday January 18 - Sunday, January 20,
2013. The tournament serves players ages 9-14, with 90 teams and
families coming from regions as far as Hawthorne from the south,
Mountain View from the north, and Visalia to the east.
Read
more.
Vina
Robles Winery recently broke ground on their new 3,300 seat
boutique amphitheater at the Vina Robles Hospitality Center in
the heart of Paso Robles wine country, and work is progressing
steadily.
Read more.
The
Los Angeles | San Francisco Daily Journal named Iris Yang, Paso
Robles’ City Attorney among its Top 25 municipal lawyers in
California for 2012. There are thousands of attorneys in
California; to make the Top 25 list in any field is an honor in
the legal profession.
Read more.
New Restaurant at the Paso Robles Airport
There
is a brand new restaurant open at the Paso Robles airport!
"LaGuardia's Homemade Since 1912" is an Italian deli that serves
sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods Monday-Friday from
8:00 am. to 2:30 pm. Read
more.
More Expansion for Firestone Walker
Brewery
The
Paso Robles Planning Commission has just approved plans for
expansion of the Firestone Walker Brewery operation at 1400
Ramada Drive, which include a 40,000 sq.ft. building and a
72-stall parking lot.
Read more.
New Owners, Expansion at Pasolivo
Brian
Dirk, president of the Troy Group in Costa Mesa has announced
the acquisition of Pasolivo, the award- winning olive oil
company and ranch located in Paso Robles. Changes for Pasolivo
involve further planting of the orchards, upgrades in equipment,
tasting room remodel, and development of their own bath and
beauty products. Read more.
La Reyna Tortilleria and Deli
Fans
of the excellent taco shack at the corner of 24th and Oak will
be happy to note that the owners recently opened a full-service
restaurant on Black Oak Drive that is making authentic Mexican
food and homemade tortillas daily!
Read
more.
Artisan is Making a Move!
After
six years at its current location (14th and Park), Artisan is
getting ready to make a move to 12th Street. The new restaurant
location is adjacent to the City Park and plans are in the
making for new features to add to the seasonal menu offerings
that have gained Artisan such an avid following around the
country. Read more.
First Public Art Project for the Salinas
River Corridor Project is Nearly Complete
The
SLO Journal recently reported, "The best public art
commissions....reflect careful forethought, contextual planning
and clear execution of the art that goes into our communities.
Such a work is Robert Roemisch's "Circle of Life," an elemental
and functional steel sculpture commissioned for the Salinas
River Corridor Project in Paso Robles."
Read more.
Smart & Final Extra to Take Over Scolari
Space
According
to the building owner, Smart& Final has leased approx. 28,000
sq.ft. of the former Scolari's store space in Paso robles. There
is 8,500 sq.ft. of available space left, with potential tenants
being considered by the building's owners.
Read more.
Emergency Services Partners
with High School ROP
Paso
Robles Emergency Services (fire department) are again
participating in Paso Robles High School's ROP Community
Healthcare Program. ROP Students work two hours every week at
Fire Station 2 each semester alongside fire fighter/paramedics
as part of their high school health care careers ROP curriculum.
Read more.
Firestone Walker Brewery Christens New
Brewhouse
Firestone
Walker Brewing Company announced last week that it has begun
brewing beer at its new state-of-the-art brewhouse at the
brewery in Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast. Free Tours
are available daily, weekends from 10:30 to 3:30 and weekdays by
appointment.
Read more.
New Restaurant - "Paso Terra
Seafood"
A
brand new seafood restaurant just opened downtown. Located
next to the Park Cinemas and across the street from Hotel
Cheval, Paso Terra Seafood offers a variety of American, French
and international seafood dishes and experienced servers, bar
staff and support.
Read
more.
New Restaurant - "The Marker"
The
Marker Restaurant has just opened at 700 Clubhouse Drive on the
scenic 6-hole River Oaks Golf Course. The Mediterranean and
Greek influenced menu focuses on locally grown produce and
meats, with most items entirely homemade and prepared on site.
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner and features a Sunday
Brunch with live jazz, with the dining room overlooking the golf
course and rolling west hills.
Read more.
Airport Improvements
The Paso Robles airport is undergoing a
transformation. Aviation Consultants, Inc. (ACI) has recently
established a jet, fuel and aviation support service center at
the airport in the newly refurbished hanger building at 4990
Wing Way. From in-flight services and ground support, to hotel
accommodations, ACI will take care of your air travel needs.
Read
more.
California Mid-State Fair Stimulates Local Economy
The California Mid-State Fair reported strong numbers for 2012, with
attendance almost even with the record-setting numbers of 2011 and
Livestock sales increasing by over $300,000.
Read
more.
River Trail
A new River Trail that runs parallel to River Road connecting between
Niblick Road and 13th Street is under construction. When completed,
pedestrians and cyclists will be able to safely travel from
Larry Moore Park to North River Road without using surface streets.
Read
more.
New Bakery Downtown
A
new bakery is planned for 1229 Park Street. The location
originally operated as a bakery run by the Waer family for close
to 70 years, according to the Paso Robles Historical Society.
The Bread Garden Bakery, owned by David Morris, is relocating to
Paso Robles after 38 years in Berkeley, CA.
Read more.
North County Business Resource
Center
The
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce has added a resource for
businesses: The North County Business Resource Center
(North County BRC) is available to any small business in
Northern SLO County needing additional counseling or guidance to
develop and grow their business. It can also provide
introductions to other key resources in the North County. The
North County BRC is located at 1225 Park Street in downtown Paso
Robles and is open from 9am to 4pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call
805-238-0506.
Read more.
New Resort and Spa Planned
On
Tuesday, July 17th, the Paso Robles City Council approved plans for a new full-service resort and spa to be built on Buena
Vista Drive. The Ayres Resort and Spa is set to break ground
this fall, and will provide jobs for 300-400 workers during
construction and 30-40 permanent resort jobs upon opening.
Read more.
Oak Park Housing
The
Oak Park Housing Authority includes 148 1940's-era rental units.
The Authority has plans to replace all the units plus expand to
a total of 302 units. The project will create approximately 200
jobs for construction and related services. The first phase of
construction is set to begin this November and is scheduled to
be completed by November 2013.
Read more.
New Retail Business: Tractor
Supply Co.
There
is a new retail business at 2800 Riverside, the former KMart/Powerhouse
location. Tractor Supply Company has tenant improvements under
way, and a soft opening is planned for October 27, 2012. The
Paso Robles Tractor Supply store will employ 12-17 full and
part-time team members. The location will occupy 23,432 square
feet, 44,000+ square feet is still available for lease.
Read more.
ADA Improvements
Downtown Complete
On
February 21, 2012, the City Council awarded a contract to
improve curb ramps and sidewalks along Spring Street from First
Street to 20th. These improvements provided work for 30
individuals and were paid for using Redevelopment Agency funds.
The next phase includes renovated public restrooms in the park.
The rest of the improvements are scheduled to be complete by
October 2012.
Read more.
Santa Cruz Biotech Expansion
Santa Cruz Biotech recently broke ground on a new 25,000 sq.ft. production and storage facility at 3600 Dry Creek Road in Paso Robles.
Santa Cruz Biotech will be expanding their business, adding a
4th building to their business campus. This will bring the total
square footage of buildings up to 162,700 square feet.
Read more.
Firestone Beer Fest Sells Out,
Raises Funds for Pioneer Day
The
inaugural Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest took place
June 9, 2012 at the Paso Robles Event Center and Sold out weeks
in advance of the event with close to 3200 total in attendance,
and the majority of attendees came from outside of SLO County.
This event is a first for Firestone Walker and a new funding
mechanism for Pioneer Day, raising revenue that will help ensure
that the beloved annual event continues.
Read more.
Hybrid Homes Show Strong
Opening Sales Numbers
Wathen-Castonos Hybrid Homes reported a strong sales start
for the opening of their Vintage at Montebello Oaks community,
east of North River Road, off of Skyview Drive at Union Rd. The
developer reported that they accepted five (5) reservations on
their opening day and sold 14 homes in the first three weeks of
availability.
Read more.
Learning Resource Center
Opening
Cuesta College Dedicated the Dale and Mary Schwartz Learning
Resource Center, the second permanent building on the North
County Campus, on May 24, 2012. The 33,385 s.f. structure
includes a new library, group study rooms, a 32-station computer
lab, seven classrooms and faculty offices.
Read more.
Congestion Relief Improvements
Traffic flow relief for the 13th Street bridge and access to
Highway 101 is under construction. Funding for the project is
with a $10 million grant administered by San Luis Obispo Council
of Government (SLOCOG). The project includes widening of the
13th Street bridge, 17th street on and off ramps, and a
southbound on-ramp on 46 East.
Read more.
Paso Robles Festival of the
Arts
The 4th annual Paso Robles Festival of the Arts took place May 25-27, 2012 reporting major success on a number of
levels. The events has grown to 3 days, over 100 artists
participated, close to 5,000 people were estimated attending and
art sales were up close to 20%. The event was publicized widely,
garnering attention for the region and further branding Paso
Robles as a destination for the arts. Read more.
Great Western Bicycle Rally
May
25-28, 2012 marked the 48th Annual Great Western Bicycle Rally
at the Paso Robles Event Center. Each Memorial Day weekend,
approximately 1500 people meet in Paso Robles to celebrate
cycling in all its forms: long distance, pleasure riding, hill
climbing, mountain biking, children's cycling and more. Read more.
T.J. Maxx Opens
T.J. Maxx, the nation's largest off-price retailer, opened a
new store in Paso Robles on May 20th. The 25,000 sq.ft. store is
located at 2453 Golden Hill Road. The new store will add
approximately 60 full and part-time jobs to the area.
Read more.
New Industrial Operation -
Mid-Valley Pipe and Steel
The Paso Robles Planning Commission recently approved plans
for a new 32,000 sq.ft. production facility at the north east
corner of Union Road and Tuley Road. Construction in scheduled
to start late this year and be completed by Spring 2013.
Read more.
Bike/Pedestrian Trail
At
the May 15, 2012 City Council meeting, the Council awarded a
contract to install the South River Road Bike/Pedestrian Path
from Navajo to the 13th Street Bridge. This project is being
funded by a Caltrans Environmental Enhancement Mitigation
Program Grant and is set to begin in June and completed in the
fall of 2012.
Read more.
Uptown Family Park Project
Continuing
a process that began in February 2010 with the award of a
Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Community
Revitalization Grant, the City Council approved the designs for
the Uptown Family Park (641 36th Street) at the May 15, 2012
City Council meeting.
Read more.
BevMo! Grand Opening
BevMo!, the ultimate specialty beverage
retailer, will open its newest central California store in Paso
Robles at 2135 Theatre Drive, on Friday May 18, at 9 a.m. As the
116th BevMo! serving California and Arizona, the new 8,000 s.f.
location will feature a selection of 1,800 wines; 1,560 spirits;
1,100 beers and hundreds of gourmet food items, cocktail mixers,
glassware, bar accessories, and more.
Read more.
JUSTIN Winery Expansion
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery recently broke ground on a new
66,000 sq. ft. production and storage facility at 2295 Wisteria
Lane. In December 2011, JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery began an
expansion of its current production and barrel storage
facilities in the City of Paso Robles on Wisteria Lane.
Read more.
Derby Wine Estates
The Tribune published an article about Derby Winery – the
company that is restoring and reusing the historic Farmer’s
Alliance Building on Riverside Avenue (read
the article here). This project will breathe new life
into a building that has been an important Paso Robles
agricultural and architectural landmark for 90 years.
It was/is not a simple endeavor, but public and private
worked together to make it happen (see attached letter from
the project architect).
Hospice du Rhone Celebrates 20 Years
1200 Rhone wine fans from around the world gathered at the
Paso Robles Event Center for three days to taste 900+ Rhone
variety wines from 151 wineries hailing from seven counties
at the 20th Annual Hospice du Rhone celebration.
Read
more.
Specialty Silicone Fabricators - New Manufacturing Facility
A Paso Robles manufacturer, Specialty Silicone Fabricators (SSF), has recently
completed construction on a new 102,000 sq.ft. at the Paso
Robles airport. Located at 3077 Rollie Gates Drive, the new
facility roughly doubles the space available for operations.
Read more.
Applied Technologies Associates - New Manufacturing Plant
Applied Technologies Associates recently broke ground on a
23,000 sq.ft. expansion to their engineering and
manufacturing campus located at the Paso Robles Airport.
Through direct employment and ATA's commitment to local
strategic partnerships, it is estimated that this will
create 40 jobs in Paso Robles in 2012 and as many as 200
jobs over the next 3-5 years.
Read more.
Top
Twin
Cities Community Hospital was recently honored with an "A"
Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent
national nonprofit advocacy group for hospital transparency.
Twin Cities is one of just 92 hospitals in the state of
California to receive and "A" in the Hospital Safety Score. Read more.
America's Tire, the nation's largest tire and wheel retailer, announced the opening of its new store located at 2441 Golden Hill Road in Paso Robles.
The America's Tire facility is located on Golden Hill Road,
north of Route 46. "Customers will likely be attracted by our
low prices and selection of tires and wheels", said Brian Wheat,
store manager of the new store.
Read more.
