Airport Accepting RFQs

The City of Paso Robles is requesting statements of interest and qualification from qualified firms to provide engineering services for various projects on the airport over the next five-year period.

Airport Services & Business Directory

Airport Services, including Air Charter, Aircraft Maintenance, Fuel and Line Services, Hot Air Balloons, and more!

Airport Publications

The publications governing the development and operation of the Municipal Airport are available for viewing here, at the City Library or at City Hall.

Business Development at the Airport

The City has developed a significant portion of the Airport into a thriving industrial park that serves as home to many individual businesses and provides in excess of 700 jobs in the community.

History of the Paso Robles Airport

On May 7, 1973, the County of San Luis Obispo sold the airport to the City of Paso Robles for $1.

Lobby Hours

Walk-in hours for City Hall, 1000 Spring Street are Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM. Walk-in hours for City Hall Annex, 821 Pine Street are Mon-Thurs, 8AM - 5PM.

City Newsletters

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Celebre el Día de los Niños / El Día del Libro

PASO ROBLES, CA - 1 de abril de 2022 De acuerdo con su tradición de celebrar el evento anual Día del Niño / Día del Libro, la Biblioteca de Paso Robles invita a las familias a pasar por el Uptown Family Park el ...

Paso Robles busca opinión sobre el carril para andar en bicicleta en Niblick Road

PASO ROBLES, CA, 18 de marzo de 2022 – La ciudad de Paso Robles está solicitando la opinión de los residentes sobre cómo, cuándo y por qué usan Niblick Road, con la esperanza de obtener una ...

Departamento de Salud Ofrece Orientación Para Pruebas Caseras de COVID-19

San Luis Obispo, CA—Con el creciente número de miembros de la comunidad que usan pruebas en el hogar para detectar COVID-19, el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de San Luis Obispo tiene una nueva guía so...

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

Por la presente se notifica que el Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Paso Robles llevará a cabo una audiencia pública en acuerdo con la Sección 21607.1 del Código Electoral el 5 de octubre de 2021, a las 7:15 p....

La Biblioteca Invita al Público a Participar en el Desarrollo de Su Futuro

PASO ROBLES, CA – 17 de septiembre de 2021 La Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Paso Robles, junto con el Centro para la Efectividad Organizacional, invita al público a participar en el proceso de planificación estrat&am...

La Biblioteca Invita al Público a Participar en el Desarrollo de Su Futuro

PASO ROBLES, CA – 17 de septiembre de 2021 La Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Paso Robles, junto con el Centro para la Efectividad Organizacional, invita al público a participar en el proceso de planificación estratégico de la Biblioteca para identificar y abo...

Paso Robles Recibe Subvención para Innovación Rural

PASO ROBLES, CA, 3 de septiembre del 2021 – La Ciudad de Paso Robles en asociación con la Asociación Hispana de Negocios ha sido seleccionada entre 40 comunidades a nivel nacional para recibir participación total...

Taller de Compromiso Público para Crear el Futuro de los Servicios Recreativos

Taller de Compromiso Público para Crear el Futuro de los Servicios Recreativos.Miércoles, agosto 18, 20201, 5pm – 7pm.Cámara del Consejo de la Ciudad de Paso Robles, 1000 Spring Street.

¡Nosotros estamos...

Paso Robles comienza el proceso de redistribución de distritos

PASO ROBLES, CA, 30 de julio de 2021 – La Ciudad de Paso Robles considerará posibles cambios en sus cuatro distritos electorales del concejo municipal antes de las elecciones de 2022 y está pidiendo la opinión de los residentes. El proceso incluirá cuatro...

Groundbreaking Ceremony to Launch New Paso Robles 1200 Unit Housing Development

20+ years in the making

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 20, 2022 – After being annexed into the City of Paso Robles in 2004 the new Olsen – South Chandler Specific Plan 1,200+ unit housing development is beginning construction on May 25, 2022. 

Known as Vi&n...

Meter Reading Delays for May Water Bills

Due to the continued meter read delays, your May 1 water/sewer bill has just been printed and mailed. For customers with an online account, you can view your bill by visiting www.invoicecloud.com/pasoroblesca. Customers that receive a mailed paper bill, y...

Paso Robles Signs Letters of Intent with Cal Poly and Stellar Explorations

Support for the city’s Spaceport designation is increasing

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 16, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is in the process of seeking a “spaceport” designation for the municipal airport and the concept is getting support from Cal Poly and technology companies. After presenting the Paso Robles Air and Sp...

Volunteers Needed for 4th of July Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park

“We believe in taking good care of our volunteers,” says committee chair John Arnold, “because we can’t do this without them. We appreciate anyone and everyone who steps up to assist.”

PASO ROBLES, CA, Monday, May 16, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is hosting a free 4^th of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park and is seeking volunteers. The celebration will include family-friendly activities throughout the...

Paso 4th of July Event Seeking Concessionaire and Food Trucks

Anticipating thousands of attendees at revived celebration

PASO ROBLES, CA, Monday, May 9, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles, with local partner Travel Paso, is hosting a free 4^th of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park and is seeking multiple mobile food vendors to be on site and one...

4th of July Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park

Travel Paso and City Partner to Provide Free Celebration

PASO ROBLES, CA, Friday, May 6, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is hosting a free 4^th of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park. The celebration will include family-friendly activities throughout the day and culminate with a f...

Junior Giants Baseball Sign-Ups Now Open

Effective immediately, the Paso Robles Police Activities League (PRPAL) is accepting applications for the Junior Giants Summer Baseball / Softball League. This is a non-competitive league open to boys and girls between the ages of 5-13 years of age. &...

Paso Robles and Atascadero Partnering to Improve Broadband Access

The “fourth utility” is one step closer to being a reality in North County

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 2, 2022 – The cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero are formalizing an agreement to partner on a North San Luis Obispo County Broadband Strategic Plan. The regional agreement will better align policy development and improve f...

Paso Robles City Council to Discuss Parking this Saturday

Joint meeting with the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission to discuss modifications to the Paid Parking program

PASO ROBLES, CA, April 5, 2022– The Paso Robles City Council will be holding a special meeting on Saturday, April 9 from 12:00-4:00PM at 1000 Spring Street.  The meeting will also be attended by the Downtown Parking Advisory Commission ...

Public Invited to Participate in Homelessness Services Discussions

City Council has created an Ad Hoc committee to lead discussions

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 29, 2022– The Paso Robles City Council has created a two-member ad hoc committee to review and make recommendations regarding the City’s existing memorandum of understanding with El Camino Homeless Organization (...

Paso Robles Seeking Input on Niblick Road Bike Path

Surveys available in English and Spanish

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 21, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is seeking input from residents on how, when and why they use Niblick Road, in hopes of getting a grant to build a protected bike and walking path on Niblick from Creston Road all the way...

Paso Robles Downtown Senior Parking Permits

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles will be offering 500 annual Senior Downtown Parking Permits starting March 28, 2022, to residents of Paso Robles. Seniors 65 and older can purchase a permit for $30. Permits are valid from April 1st &...

Public Workshop to Develop Outdoor Dining Options

Residents encouraged to give input on parklets, sidewalk cafés, etc.

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 15, 2022 – The City of Paso Robles is holding a public workshop on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 from 3-5 PM to discuss ideas for permanent outdoor dining options in Paso Robles. which may include parklets. 

The workshop...

Tips for Draining Your Pool or Spa

Preserve your pool and protect community waterways and wildlife

Hot summer days are right around the corner, and the pool is calling your name. Although you may be ready to grab a float and jump in, you should first check the condition of your pool for holes in the liner, missing tiles, or other problems that might re...

Public Workshop: Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 14, 2022 – The community is encouraged to attend a public workshop about the City’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance.   The workshop will begin at 6:30PM on Thursday, March 24, 2022, and will be conducted in ...

Paso Robles City Council Holding Goal Setting Workshop

Seeking resident input on 2022-2024 goals and budget priorities

PASO ROBLES, CA, February 16, 2022 – The Paso Robles City Council is seeking community input on the City’s goals and budget priorities during a workshop scheduled for Saturday, February 26 at 12 p.m. in City Council Chambers. To maximi...

Paso Robles City Council Re-Appoints Davis and Koegler to the Planning Commission

PASO ROBLES, CA – The Paso Robles City Council has re-appointed two sitting Planning Commissioners back to the Paso Robles Planning Commission.  Commissioners Sheree Davis and Mark Koegler were both re-appointed to new 3-year terms at a special C...

Annual Development Impact Fee Report

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Paso Robles will consider acceptance of the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2021.

WHEN:             &...

Golden Hill and Union Road Intersection Improvements

Future Road Closures

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City is pleased to announce that the proposed improvement project at Golden Hill and Union Road is currently out to bid. Attached are the before and after photos of the proposed improvements.

City Council has directed staff ...

Paso Robles Appoints New Police Chief

PASO ROBLES, CA, December 21, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles has announced the appointment of a new Police Chief, Damian Nord.  Chief Nord assumed his new position with the City on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. 

Chief Nord was selected afte...

Health Department Offers Guidance for COVID-19 At-Home Testing

Community members testing positive are required to isolate for 10 days and should report results

San Luis Obispo, CA—With increasing numbers of community members using in-home tests to detect COVID-19, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department has new guidance on what to do when one receives positive results from one of these t...

New Tools Added to Paso Robles Library’s Employment Resources Toolchest

Four new online workforce development resources now available

PASO ROBLES, CA – December 7, 2021 With funding from the California State Library, the Paso Robles City Library is pleased to make available several new tools from some of the top online learning companies to help library users with job training...

Paso Robles to Appoint New Assistant City Manager

Former Bakersfield Assistant City Manager Chris Huot

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Assistant City Manager, Chris Huot (Hue-Ott), effective January 3, 2022. Mr. Huot was selected after a competitive nationwide recruitment process.

Over the ...

Stolen Vehicle Arrest

Paso Robles Police Department’s stationary license plate scanner alerted to a vehicle with a reported stolen license plate. Brief standoff ends in arrest of two suspects.

PASO ROBLES, CA- On November 2, 2021, at approximately 9:25 pm, the Paso Robles Police Department’s stationary license plate scanner alerted to a vehicle with a reported stolen license plate. Officers quickly realized the stolen license plate wa...

New Paso Robles Apartment Housing Breaks Ground

Creston Road will be widened to improve traffic circulation

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 27, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new apartment complex at 1401 Creston Road, along with the widening of the portion of Creston...

Paso Robles Participating in Central Coast Clean Campaign

Asking residents for help in keeping trash out of local waterways

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 4, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles is participating in a county-wide initiative to help decrease the amount of trash, especially plastic, that makes its way into our waterways and effects water quality on the Central Coas...

Downtown Parklets to be Removed by November 1, 2021

Option to extend for 90 days by request

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 1, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles is asking downtown restaurants to remove their parklets and/or sidewalk cafés no later than November 1, 2021. 

In June of 2020, the Paso Robles City Council authorized...

Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services encourages all residents to embrace the 2021 Fire Prevention Week theme and learn the sounds of fire safety.

9/30/21 – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week^TM campaign, “Le...

Paso Robles Receives $2.8MM Grant for Broadband

Will increase internet access, help attract tech businesses

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 21, 2021 – The United States Department of Commerce announced Sept. 16 that it will award the city of Paso Robles $2.8 million to expand broadband access and reliability in the city.

In August of 2020 the City submitted...

City of Paso Robles Receives Chamber Endorsement for Spaceport Concept

A number of companies involved in the space technology sector have been in contact with the City regarding the Spaceport project and the City is actively researching the potential opportunities of the space tech economy.

PASO ROBLES, CA. September 14, 2021 - President and CEO of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Gina Fitzpatrick, presented a Letter of Support to City of Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin on behalf of the Chamber Board of Directors in support of th...

Paso Robles Receives Rural Innovation Grant

Partnering with Hispanic Business Association and Sandbox Paso to create tech jobs

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 10, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles in partnership with the Hispanic Business Association has been selected from among 40 communities nationwide to receive fully-funded participation in the Rural Innovation Initiative f...

City of Paso Robles Announces New Concession Services at Barney Schwartz Park

Reservable Mobile Food Vendor Spaces and New Concessionaire Program to Benefit Nonprofit Groups

PASO ROBLES, CA - The City of Paso Robles is rolling-out a new plan for concession service at Barney Schwartz Park (2970 Union Road) including a dedicated area for mobile food service vendors and a concessionaire program designed to benefit nonprofit comm...

Paso Robles Breaks Ground on New Public Safety Facility

Fire Station 3 will be located on Union Road near Ardmore

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 3, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the beginning of construction of a new public safety facility located at 2924 Union Road. Once complete, the facility will house Fire Sta...

Mayor Martin Visits the Miniature World of Space Tech

Conversations continue with a wide range of companies from the numerous sectors of the space industry who have expressed early interest in a potential Paso Robles Spaceport.

On August 3rd, the Paso Robles City Council unanimously voted to submit pre-application information to the FAA for a Spaceport license for the Paso Robles Airport and to continue evaluating the Spaceport license opportunity with the Airport Commission.&am...

Paso Robles Moves Back to Virtual Public Meetings

In response to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Paso Robles and SLO County, the City of Paso Robles is opting to move back to virtual public meetings.

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 23, 2021. In response to the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Paso Robles and SLO County, the City of Paso Robles is opting to move back to virtual public meetings. 

Effective immediately, City Council and Planning Commis...

Paso Robles Hires Olympic Skatepark Firm to Design Bike Pump Track

City is seeking community input on design features

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 20, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles has engaged the services California Skateparks to design a new bicycle pump track and is seeking community input from future users of the track on what design features they might...

The First Tract Homes Since 2007 Under Construction in Paso Robles

The First Tract Homes Since 2007 Under Construction in Paso Robles at The Vintages at River Oaks

55+ housing community has broken ground

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 17, 2021 – The first tract homes in Paso Robles to be built since the 2007 recession began are under construction now in a community called The Vintage at River Oaks. The tract is located near the River Oaks Hot Springs a...

Paso Robles Appoints New City Manager

The Paso Robles City Council is pleased to announce that a conditional offer of employment for the position of City Manager has been made to Ty Lewis, the current Paso Robles Police Chief.  The appointment is formally scheduled to occur at the ne...

Community Emergency Response Training Available

Next session begins October 20

PASO ROBLES, CA – In the event of a large-scale disaster, such as a wildfire, earthquake, or flood, the fire department, law enforcement, and emergency medical services will immediately respond.  However, it is likely that they will be ...

Paso Robles Beginning Redistricting Process

Public input requested at August 3, 2021 meeting

PASO ROBLES, CA, July 29, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles will be considering possible changes to its four City Council election districts in advance of the 2022 election and is asking for resident input. The process will include four public hearings betwe...

Change in Public Meeting Format

The City of Paso Robles is encouraging residents to take adequate safety precautions in the wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County. In an effort to remain vigilant against COVID-19 variants, the City of Paso Robles is taking every opp...

Senator John Laird Visits Paso Robles

Meets with City leaders and community stakeholders

PASO ROBLES, CA, July 26, 2021 – Representatives of the City of Paso Robles hosted Senator John Laird and his District Representative for SLO County, Clint Weirick, on Thursday, July 22 for a short presentation by the City that was followed by a...

Paso Robles Addresses Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Homelessness Issues

Including statistical data, legal considerations, riverbed issues, local resources

PASO ROBLES, CA, June 22, 2021 – Due to an increase in requests for information about legal and safety issues surrounding homeless residents and riverbed clearing, the City of Paso Robles has compiled answers to frequently asked questions surrou...

City of Paso Robles Short-Term Rental Permits Reach Capacity

The City has limited the number of non-hosted short term rental permits to 325.

PASO ROBLES, CA, May 24, 2021– The Paso Robles Community Development Department recently accepted the 325^th application for a non-hosted short-term rental permit, which was the maximum number approved by the City Council in 2019.  

Pleas...

Paso Robles Downtown Parking Expanded Hours

The City of Paso Robles is expanding the hours of paid parking in downtown Paso Robles to 7 days a week from 9 AM to 8 PM.

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 1, 2021 - The City of Paso Robles is expanding the hours of paid parking in downtown Paso Robles. Currently paid parking hours are Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM. Starting May 1^st, paid parking hours will be 7 days a we...

City Receives Grant for Crosswalk Upgrades at Appaloosa and Niblick

The City of Paso Robles was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Grant for crosswalk upgrades at Appaloosa Drive and Niblick Road.

PASO ROBLES, CA - The City of Paso Robles was awarded a Highway Safety Improvement Grant, on March 31, for crosswalk upgrades at Appaloosa Drive and Niblick Road. The grant will pay for push button flashing lighting, extension and widening of the median t...

Paso Robles Upcoming Street Maintenance Work 2021

Paso Robles, CA, January 21, 2021 -- The City of Paso Robles has scheduled its street maintenance repairs for 2021, using funds from the existing Supplemental Sales Tax passed in 2012.

Construction is set to begin this summer and to be completed by the end...

Paso Robles Now Using Translation Services

All residents can now get their questions answered more quickly

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 12, 2021 – The City of Paso Robles has announced it will begin using a new translation service to help callers more quickly. The service allows City staff to easily connect to a third-party translation service via a conf...

Safe Temporary Camping Area Established for the Homeless in Paso Robles

City, ECHO and Paso Cares collaborating

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 6, 2020 – In order to respond to high fire risk conditions and to follow guidance for providing shelter to those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, the City is providing an emergency, temporary camping area wi...

Weed Abatement Inspections Begin May 1

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services will begin seasonal weed abatement inspections on May 1.

The following guidelines should be followed year-round when maintaining weeds and other combustible material on your property: 

•    Clear lots by mowing or disking to a maximum height of 4 inches. This includes...

Vegetation Fire

North River Road

PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 8:28 a.m. on Monday March 21, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to the area of North River Road and Sulphur Springs for a reported vegetation fire.

The first arriving unit reported approxima...

New Type III Fire Apparatus Placed in Service

This specialized fire engine is designed to respond to wildland fires that pose a risk to the community of Paso Robles and across the State of California.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services recently took delivery of its first Type III fire engine in the department’s history. The Paso Robles City Council approved the purchase of the fire apparatus built by Pierce Ma...

Multi-Family Residential Structure Fire

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at approximately 8:14 am, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a multi-family residential structure fire at 1211 Alamo Creek Drive in Paso Robles. 

First arriv...

Bruce Cook Returns to Display in June

Layered photographs combine fantasy and reality

PASO ROBLES, CA  May 12, 2022  Photographer, digital artist, retired structural engineer, retired international search-and-rescue specialist, private pilot, scuba diver, passionate animal lover, wine devotee, and Oreo cookie enthusiast B...

In-Person Story Time Returns to Library

Popular children’s program sure to bring smiles this summer

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 15, 2020  In-person Story Time is back at the Paso Robles City Library two days a week this summer!

Beginning in June, the weekly lineup will be: 

•    Mondays: Miss Frances returns with Anim...

Library’s Summer Reading Program Starts Soon!

Join the celebration of reading, programs and the Great Outdoors

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 4, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library invites all ages to participate in Read Beyond the Beaten Path during June 1-July 31 and read to win great prizes! Simply register and log your minutes. Complete 10 hours of reading and w...

Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities Return to Library!

Teens invited to help with Summer Reading Program 2022

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 2, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library invites area teens entering grades 9-12 to help with the summer reading incentive program one day per week during June 13-July 31. 

The Library Summer Teen Volunteer Program is an...

Zoo to You to Visit the Library in June

Native Wildlife event kicks off Summer Reading Program 2022

PASO ROBLES, CA –May 18, 2022  Kicking off this year’s Summer Reading Program—Read Beyond the Beaten Path—is a visit from Zoo to You on Wednesday, June 15, at 10:00 am in the Library Conference Room.&nb...

Macramé a Basket

3D project takes knotting skills to new level

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 15, 2022 Register by Wednesday, June 8 to participate in this Zoom macrame class on Wednesday, June 22, 6-7pm.

Intermediate crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating this month’s macramé basket based...

Temporary Library Closure April 22-24

All library services will be inaccessible

PASO ROBLES, CA  April 13, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library will be closed Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24 to transition to a new catalog operating system. During this transition to the new catalog:

•   &...

Spring into a New Book!

Library challenges students to read during Spring Break

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 11, 2022 Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Children ages 5-12 are invited to participate in the Library’s Spring into a New Book reading challenge during April 15-22!

Simply sign up with Beanstack, ...

CubeSat Now on Display in Library through May

Small spacecraft big in space research

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 8, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to learn about the CubeSats—a class of research spacecraft called nanosatellites—invented at Cal Poly in the late 1990s that have become...

Library Partners with State Parks!

Free vehicle day-use entry to over 200 participating state park units

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 8, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to partner with the California State Library in offering library patrons free vehicle day-use passes to over 200 participating state park units operated by the California Sta...

Temporary Library Closure April 22-23

All library services will be inaccessible

PASO ROBLES, CA  April 4, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library will be closed on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 for computer system upgrades. During that time, there will be no access to library services, including the catalog.

As a reminder...

Celebrate Día de los Niños/Day of the Child!

Annual Library event celebrates children, families, and reading

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 1, 2022  In keeping with its tradition of celebrating the annual Día de los Niños/Day of the Child/Day of the Book event, the Paso Robles City Library invites families to stop by the Uptown ...

The Art of Linda Trapp on Display in May

Abstract watercolor expresses joy in nature

PASO ROBLES, CA  April 15, 2022  In May, Art in the Library will feature the creative expression of artist Linda Abbott Trapp, who finds her inspiration in nature, faith, love, and culture. “My abstract watercolor works express my joy in...

Paso Robles Community Services Department Reaching Out to Children in Need

Kits provide comfort, distraction, and enrichment

PASO ROBLES, CA March 25, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library and Recreation Services divisions are pleased to partner with local agencies in providing Comfort Kits to children and families struggling with such situations as homelessness, trauma, or crisis....

Create a Beautiful Sunflower Embroidery Piece

Traditional craft celebrates Ukrainian culture

https://www.prcity.com/246/classes-eventsPASO ROBLES, CA – April 15, 2022 The country of Ukraine is known for its beautiful traditional embroidery as well as its national flower, the sunflower. Gain a new appreciation of Ukrainian culture by cre...

Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer

Generations become united across time in this fanciful tale

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 15, 2022   On Thursday, May 19, 6-7 pm, the public is invited to enhance its reading experience by participating in a Zoom discussion of Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer.

With only a yellowing phot...

Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson

Native American coming-of-age story is authentically voiced

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 23, 2022   As part of the Paso Robles City Library's Cuesta Book of the Year celebration, join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Where the Dead Sit Talking by Brandon Hobson on Wednes...

Paso Robles City Library Celebrates Cuesta Book of the Year

Special Zoom discussion features guest host Kathy Myers

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 10, 2022  The Paso Robles City Library will celebrate Cuesta Book of the Year, There There by Tommy Orange, with a special book discussion on Thursday, April 7, 6:00-7:00 pm, featuring guest host Kathy Myers from...

Discover Native American Beading

Cuesta Book of the Year-themed craft for adults

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 11, 2022  As part of the Cuesta Book of the Year celebration honoring Native American culture, the Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class will focus on Native American beading techniques. Designed...

Art Quilts on Display

Artist Jeanne Aird employs traditional and new techniques

PASO ROBLES, CA March 15, 2022  The art quilts of local resident Jeanne Aird will be on display in the Paso Robles City Library the month of April. Using such techniques as block printing, Japanese shibori, painting, bleaching, dyeing, hand-stitc...

The New Black Gold Cooperative Library System

Changes in services coming

PASO ROBLES, CA   February 28, 2022 The Black Gold Cooperative Library System, of which Paso Robles City Library is a member, is currently undergoing a realignment that will ultimately allow Central Coast libraries to provide a more community-foc...

Ken Johnson Photography on Display

Mother Nature’s grandeur through local lens in March

PASO ROBLES, CA February 15, 2022 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to display the photographic collection of local resident Ken Johnson. Interested in photography since the 1980s, Johnson was unable to pursue his passion until his recent retirement...

Story Time in a Box!

Recreate Library’s popular program at home with Storytime Boxes

PASO ROBLES, CA February 9, 2022   The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce the addition of a new collection in the Children’s Library—Storytime Boxes!

Carefully curated by Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey and Story Time supersta...

A Photographic Look into Our Past

Library displays late 19th century Central Coast portraits this month

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 8, 2022   The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to have on display a curated sampling of the Paso Robles Historical Society’s large collection of the late 19th century photographer, Richard J. Arno...

Library Now Offers More Internet Hot Spots

Mobile units available for off-site access

The Paso Robles City Library has acquired 22 additional Hot Spots for public check-out. This brings the library’s fleet of Hot Spots for check out to 42.

Hot Spots are mobile units that can provide off-site Internet access for up to ten devices. They can b...

Paint a Mandala!

Explore an artistic representation of higher thought and deeper meaning

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 15, 2022 This month, the Paso Robles City Library’s adult craft class will focus on the mandala artform—an intricate geometrical pattern in a square or circular shape, symbolic of the cosmos. Designed for beginning painters, par...

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

Enter a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 24, 2022   Join the Library Book Group Zoom discussion of The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi on Thursday, March 17 6:00-7:00 pm. 

Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes...

Personalized Line Art Embroidery Class

Personal photo used in this month’s adult craft class

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 15, 2022 Crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating this month’s line embroidery project from their own photo. Using simple supplies and one single stitch technique, participants will create a beautiful pie...

The Paper Palace by Miranda Heller

Library Book Group’s title explores February’s theme of Desire

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 15, 2022  Elle, a fifty-year-old happily married mother of three, awakens at “The Paper Palace”—the family summer place that she has visited every summer of her life having done so...

New Employment Resources at the Paso Robles Library

Four new online workforce development resources now available

PASO ROBLES, CA – December 7, 2021 With funding from the California State Library, the Paso Robles City Library is pleased to make available several new tools from some of the top online learning companies to help library users with job training...

Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

Library Book Group kicks off New Year with vividly imagined tale

PASO ROBLES, CA –December 20, 2021 Join the Library Book Group Zoom discussion of Kristin Hannah’s Winter Garden on Thursday, January 20, 6:00-7:00 pm.  

When their beloved father falls ill, two estranged sisters find themselves together by his de...

Welcome the New Year with a Cross-Stitched Robin

Use of various shades creates more life-like winter scene

PASO ROBLES, CA – December 20, 2021 Learn a new skill or improve crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! Create January’s cross stitch robin in a winter garden using simple supplies, one single stitch technique, and a ...

Craft a Holiday Gnome to Enhance Décor

Scandinavian decoration sure to bring a smile

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2021 Learn a new skill or improve crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! In keeping with the December theme of  “Hygge,” crafters at all s...

The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend

Library Book Group’s good read for December surprises

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2021 Once you let a book into your life the most unexpected things can happen. Broken Wheel, Iowa, has never seen anyone like Sara. She traveled all the way from Sweden just to meet her book-loving pen pal, Amy, but...

Library Invites Public to Participate in Developing Its Future

Virtual public meeting next step in strategic planning process

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 8, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library, together with the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness, invites the public to participate in the Library’s next phase of the strategic planning process—a virt...

Library Invites Public to Participate in Developing Its Future

Community-wide survey first step in strategic planning process

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 17, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library, together with the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness, invites the public to participate in the Library’s strategic planning process to identify and address the com...

Library Book Group Reads Autumn

An unforgettable story about aging and time and love

PASO ROBLES, CA –October 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Autumn by Ali Smith on Thursday, November 18, 6:00-7:00 pm.

This Man-Booker Prize Finalist and first in the Seasonal Quartet Series is an unforg...

Create an Adorable Harvest Pumpkin this Fall

Hand-sewing craft makes a perfect fall hostess gift

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 1, 2021 Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! In keeping with the November theme of  “Harvest,” create an e...

Call for Art Display Proposals at the Paso Robles City Library

Proposals for 2022 now being accepted

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 13, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library encourages the artistic and cultural interests of the community by providing space in the Library to display visual art and other exhibits of interest to the pub...

The Spooky Halloween Music and Comedy Concert for Kids

Live virtual program back by popular demand

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 29, 2021 Turtle Dance Music is back with The Spooky Halloween Music and Comedy Concert for Kids on Friday, October 29, at 10 am. Jokes, music, and movement will leave children of all ages giggling. Designed with child...

Library Adds Chromebooks to Its Collection

Laptops to help bridge the digital divide

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 3, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce the addition of ten Google Chromebooks to its collections.

Chromebooks are simple laptops that run on Google’s Chrome operating system. Patrons with a Google a...

Library Book Group Reads Mexican Gothic

Title reflects October’s theme “A Good Scare”

PASO ROBLES, CA –September 3, 2021 Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia on Thursday, October 21, 2021, 6:00-7:00 pm.

After receiving a frantic letter from her cousin begging for someone...

Día de los Muertos Felt Calacas Craft Event

Popular seasonal skeletons are sure to delight

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 3, 2021 Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly craft series! In keeping with the October theme of “A Good Scare,” using simple su...

Keep Children Engaged with Story Times and Crafts

City Library offers weekly programs for every age

PASO ROBLES, CA –August 13, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library continues to offer its popular Story Times and craft activities for children of all ages in both virtual and in-person formats.

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6, every Monday at 10:00...

REVISED: September Book Group Discussion

Learning to Speak Southern to be September’s title

UPDATE: This Book Group Meeting will take place virtually via Zoom. Due to increasing rates of local COVID cases, the library wants to prevent program attendees from possible exposure. You will receive a link to our Zoom meeting shortly before we meet at ...

REVISED: Popular Adult Crafting Class

Crafting instructions to be face-to-face beginning September

UPDATE: This Craft Meetup will take place virtually via Zoom. Due to increasing rates of local COVID cases, the library wants to prevent program attendees from possible exposure. You will receive an email link with information about picking up your kit an...

Library Moves Towards Full Service with Fresh New Furnishings

New furnishings in adult and children’s areas add to safety and enjoyment

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 21, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to check out its fresh new look. Thanks to generous funding from the Paso Robles Library Foundation, new tables throughout the library now offer be...

African Bead Wrapped Bracelet Craft Class

Deadline to register for popular adult crafting class August 13

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 1, 2021  Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! 

Intermediate crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating this month&r...

Library Book Group Wraps Up Summer Reading in Africa

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie August title

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm and wrap up this summer’s exploration of foreign literature.

Fifteen-y...

Color Your World with Wind Chimes

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 1, 2021  Wrap up this summer’s special Try It! Tuesdays maker classes with some colorful wind chimes. Kits containing everything needed to participate will be available to pick up starting Wednesday, Aug...

Turtle Dance! A Music, Bubble and Comedy Show

LIVE sensory/autism-friendly show for families

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 1, 2021 On Thursday, August 5 at 11:00 am, enjoy a special inclusive, neurodiverse event for children and teens of all abilities. Families will dance, sing along, and hear stories and songs about autism advocates ...

Make a No-Sew Fleece Pillow

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

VROOM! Build a Wood Derby Race Car

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

Stitch up a Dinosaur Pet

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

Colorful Bouncy Ball Kits

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

Virtual Paint Party Just for Children

Painting kits available in advance of program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  Register to reserve your seat in a virtual paint party just for children! Once registered, stop by the library to pick up your painting kit, containing everything you will need to join Miss Melissa on Thu...

Traveling Lantern Theater Company Offers Second Virtual Performance

Summer Reading Program event accessible for week

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 1, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library invites all children to enjoy a second Traveling Lantern Theater Company virtual theater performance. The Caterpillar Hunter will be accessible any time during the week of Sunday, July 1...

Virtual Paint Party Just for Teens

Painting kits available in advance of program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  Register to reserve your seat in the Library’s virtual paint party just for teens! Once registered, stop by the library to pick up a painting kit containing everything needed to join Miss Meliss...

Make a Foam Bead Slime Kit

Craft kits available for popular Try It! Tuesdays program

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  The Library’s revamped Try It! Tuesdays maker class continues with Grab & Go kits containing everything needed to participate. Then tune in to Facebook on Tuesdays at 4 pm to Try It! with Mi...

Shadow Factory

Shadow puppetry workshop accessible all month

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021 Shadow School is a cross-curricular virtual puppetry program designed for elementary-aged audiences. It features a series of three engaging, self-paced online workshops that cover the science of shadows, poetry wri...

Library Book Group Wraps Up Summer Reading in Africa

Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie August title

PASO ROBLES, CA –July 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm and wrap up this summer’s expl...

The Devil and the Dark Water

Indonesia is Library Book Group’s next Summer Reading Program stop

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm and continue this year’s Summer Reading Program,...

Traditional Indonesian Fabric Dyeing

eadline to register for next adult crafting experience July 9

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 1, 2021  Intermediate crafters will enjoy the challenge of creating this month’s ocean scene project based on the techniques of Samantha Wood Art. Using simple materials such as glue and paint, learn a version of the tradit...

Paso Robles Police Open House May 18th

PASO ROBLES POLICE HOST AN OPEN HOUSE May 18th 

Free event to be held at 900 Park St

PASO ROBLES, CA – The Paso Robles Police Department is pleased to announce that they are hosting an “Open House" on We...

Bank Robbery

Paso Robles-

On 02-10-2022, approximately 12:31pm, the Paso Robles Police Department received a 911 call from US Bank, 189 Niblick Rd., that a robbery had just occurred. Employees of the bank advised a White male adult, wearing a black sweatshirt and a bla...

Drugs and Weapons Seizure

Paso Robles, CA, February 9, 2022. On 02-08-22 at approximately 11:56 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 2400 block of Riverside Ave. The caller advised the vehicle had bee...

Police Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect

PASO ROBLES – Early this morning, around 3:00 a.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding a sexual assault in the 400 block of Kenton Ct. The investigation revealed a male suspect broke into a home and sexually assaulted a ...

Paso Robles Police Investigates Death Involving Train

PASO ROBLES – This afternoon, around 4:30 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding a pedestrian who was struck by an Amtrak train near the 3400 Block of Riverside Ave.  Officers from the Paso Robles Police Depar...

Robbery and Assault Suspects Arrested

Paso Robles, CA – On 01-14-2022 at approximately 9:45 PM an assault with serious injury and a robbery occurred in the 2800 block of Park. Several suspects attacked two victims, with one victim being hit in the head with an object and the second ...

Update: Officer Involved Shooting – SLO Regional SWAT Assault with a Deadly Weapon

UPDATED MESSAGE: The investigative report into the July 06, 2021, fatal shooting of Steven Adam Calderon by members of the San Luis Obispo Regional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team has been completed by the San Luis Obispo D.A.’s Office Bureau of I...

Carjacking Suspect in Custody

On 11-28-2021 at approximately 8:00 PM, a carjacking occurred in the 1200 block of Creston Road. The suspect approached an occupied vehicle with his hand on his right side, implying he was armed, and demanded the victim get out of the vehicle. The victim ...

Robbery and Chase

On November 24, 2021, at approximately 10:15 PM, PRPD officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at Carl’s Jr on Black Oak Drive. Through the investigation officers learned the suspect fled the business without stealing any money. Office...

Attempted Murder Suspect in Custody

Paso Robles, CA – On 09-26-21 at approximately 12:55pm, Paso Robles Police received a 911 call from the 1000 block of Dorothy Street. The caller advised someone in her household had been shot in the head by a male suspect who ran out of the hous...

Barney Schwartz Park Receives Upgrades

PASO ROBLES, CA – Barney Schwartz Park, located at 2970 Union Road in Paso Robles, has recently benefitted from several upgrades and renovations courtesy of the Paso Robles REC Foundation and the City’s Community Services Parks Mainten...

Public Engagement Workshop to Create the Future of Recreation Services

The Paso Robles Recreation Services Department is excited to announce a two-hour public workshop to create the future of Recreation Services in Paso Robles!

Recreation Services invites community members to attend a public workshop facilitated by The Centre...