COVID-19 Updates

Mayor's Messages

Salinas Riverbed Update

June 25, 2020 Mayor Steve Martin held a press conference alongside Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, and Supervisors John Peschong and Debbie Arnold. 

Together, they called for the California Environmental Protection Agency to ...

Salinas Riverbed Updates

Addition Riverbed Clearance Underway 

On the heels of last week’s River Fire, the City of Paso Robles continued to advocate for the ability to implement a Salinas Riverbed Emergency Plan to mitigate hazardous fire fuels present in the Ri...

Changes to City Programs in Response to COVID-19

Paso Robles Providing Alternatives to In-Person Services

In an effort to protect the health of the community and continue to provide services to the public, the City will continue to provide services via phone, email, and www.prcity.com as follows until pu...

Shelter at Home Order

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 18, 2020. In accordance with the order issued by the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department, the City of Paso Robles requests that all residents shelter at home and all nonessential businesses close beginning Thu...

PRCity.com is Mobile!

The City of Paso Robles app can be used to enjoy convenient access to services such as up-to-date announcements, press releases, upcoming meeting agendas, and much more. You may also find current employment opportunities or contact information for City of...

Actualización: Incendio “River Fire” Contenido

La orden de evacuación se levantará esta tarde a las 3:00 p.m. Los residentes pueden comenzar a regresar a sus hogares en ese momento. Los cierres de calles todavía pueden estar en efecto a medida que los equipos de servic...

Actualización: Incendio “River Fire”

PASO ROBLES, CA –23 de junio de 2020 El incendio “River Fire,” que estalló en el lecho del río Salinas ayer a la 1:55 pm se estima que está 60% contenido. Se extiende a lo largo de 15 acres y ...

El estado ahora requiere mascarilla en escenarios de alto riesgo

San Luis Obispo, CA —El estado de California ahora requiere el uso de mascarillas faciales en entornos de alto riesgo, según una nueva guía estatal que fue publicada hoy y va junta con la orden ejecutiva estatal dirigiendo ...

Tirador Activo

PASO ROBLES, CA – 10 de junio de 2020 Hemos tenido un incidente de tirador activo en la ciudad de Paso Robles esta mañana.  El Departamento de Policía de Paso Robles y los funcionarios de la ciudad están...

Un fin pacífico a una protesta pacífica

PASO ROBLES, CA – 2 de junio de 2020 La protesta “Black Lives Matter” de hoy atrajo a casi 125 manifestantes pacíficos. La marcha terminó con una oración unificadora dirigida por dos de los ma...

Protesta pacífica se está llevando a cabo en Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA-2 de junio de 2020 Una protesta y marcha de “Black Lives Matter” se está llevando a cabo en el centro de Paso Robles. La protesta actualmente es pacífica y consta de aproximadamente 100-125 persona...

La ciudad de Paso Robles ofrecerá servicios limitados de biblioteca y recreación

PASO ROBLES, CA - 28 de mayo de 2020 Al ingresar aún más la Etapa 2 de la Hoja de Ruta de Resiliencia del Estado para la reapertura, el Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios de la Ciudad de Paso Robles se complace en comenzar a ofre...

La ciudad renuncia multas e intereses por pagos tardíos

PASO ROBLES, CA - 6 de mayo de 2020 En un esfuerzo por apoyar aún más a los residentes locales y las empresas a través de ayudando a aliviar las dificultades financieras provocadas por la pandemia global y las acciones res...

La campaña “Happy Heart Hunt” trae mensaje de esperanza e inspiración

Inspirándose en lo que ya está sucediendo orgánicamente, y con una campaña nacional, la Ciudad de Paso Robles está animando a los residentes y dueños de negocios para hacer, decorar y exhib...

Conectividad Wi-Fi Gratis Durante La Orden de Refugio en el Hogar Disponible Cerca de las Instalacio

PASO ROBLES, CA - Para los residentes de Paso Robles y sus alrededores que trabajan desde casa o dependen de la educación de distancia, es esencial estar conectado al Internet. Sin embargo, para algunos, estar conectado no es financieramente fa...

La ciudad pide aportes de la comunidad sobre los impactos de COVID-19

PASO ROBLES, CA - La ciudad de Paso Robles está buscando aportes de los residentes locales y los negocios sobre cómo la pandemia COVID-19 está afectando sus vidas diarias. La ciudad ha publicado una encuesta de residentes ...

Orden de Refugio en Hogar

Paso Robles, CA-18 de marzo de 2020.  De acuerdo con la orden emitida por el Departamento de la Salud Pública del Condado de San Luis Obispo, la Ciudad de Paso Robles solicita que todos los residentes se refugien en su hogar y que los ...

Orden de Refugio en Hogar

Paso Robles, CA-19 de marzo de 2020.  De acuerdo con la orden emitida por el Departamento de la Salud Pública del Condado de San Luis Obispo, la Ciudad de Paso Robles solicita que todos los residentes se refugien en su hogar y que los ...

Noticia de prensa - Paso Robles brinda alternativas a los servicios en persona

PASO ROBLES, CA - 17 de marzo de 2020. En respuesta a las pautas de distanciamiento social COVID-19 proporcionadas por el Presidente de los Estados Unidos, el Gobernador del Estado de California y el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de...

Fireworks Prohibited

The Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services is urging City of Paso Robles residents and visitors to observe a safe holiday weekend. Due to high temperatures, dry vegetation and the threat of fire, we must all do our part to keep our community safe.

Residents are advised that Fireworks are illegal in the City of Paso Robles and Officials warn that anyone caught lighting or possessing even “safe and sane” fireworks in the City may be cited and fined.  Misdemeanor violation...

PRESS CONFERENCE - Trevon Perry Case

Paso Robles Police Chief Ty Lewis will be holding a press
conference Today, Friday, June 26th at 3:00PM to discuss updates on theTrevon Perry missing person case.

The press conference will be held at the City Council
Chamber located at 1000 Spring Stre...

Virtual Open House for Proposed Beechwood Development

Applicant and City are seeking resident comments

PASO ROBLES, CA – The proposed Beechwood Specific Plan (Project) will begin the public hearing process soon and the applicant and City’s Community Development Department are seeking resident input prior to the hearings.  

Due t...

Update: River Fire Contained

The River Fire, which broke out in the Salinas Riverbed yesterday, has been contained. The fire burned 15 acres, destroyed 2 homes, and caused damage to 9 others.

The evacuation order will be lifted this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Residents may begin returning to their homes at that time. Street closures may still be in effect as utility crews continue to work in the area. Identification will be required to enter any a...

Update: River Fire

60% Containment Reached

PASO ROBLES, CA –June 23, 2020 The River Fire, which broke out in the Salinas Riverbed yesterday at 1:55 pm is estimated to be 60% contained. Spreading across 15 acres, it has destroyed 2 structures and caused damage to 9.  PG&E has...

Update: River Fire

Evacuations are still in place after a fire broke out near the Salinas Riverbed earlier today. The fire started at 1:55pm, jumped South River Rd in the Capitol Hill neighborhood prompting the evacuation of 559 residences and spreading across 7 acres.

Currently, the fire is estimated to be 10% contained and forward progress has been stopped. 2 homes were destroyed, and 4 additional homes have been badly damaged. 

Remaining street closures include River Rd closed from Creston to Navajo, Creston ...

Mandatory Evacuations Ordered in Paso Robles

Evacuations have been ordered due to a fire that broke near the Salinas Riverbed earlier this afternoon. The fire broke out at about 1:55 p.m. The flames have jumped South River Road, prompting evacuations.

The evacuation has been ordered in the area bound by S. River Rd, Navajo Rd, Union Rd, and Walnut/Bolen Dr. Two evacuation centers are being opened at the Paso Robles Veteran’s Hall, 240 Scott St and the Senior Center, 270 Scott Street.

Las evacu...

State Now Requires Face Coverings in High-Risk Settings

Local health officials also encourage physical distancing, hand washing and other measures

San Luis Obispo, CA —The State of California now requires the use of face coverings in high-risk settings, according to new State guidance that was released today and is tied to the State’s Executive Order directing all residents to co...

WOUNDED DEPUTY IDENTIFIED

The Sheriff’s Office is releasing the identity of the Deputy who was wounded in the active shooter incident which occurred on 6-10-20 in Paso Robles.

The Deputy is identified as 28-year old Nicholas Dreyfus. He began with the Sheriff’s ...

Active Shooter Suspect

Photos of suspect in Paso Robles shootings

From the SLO County Sheriff’s Office

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Do you recognize this man? Authorities say this man shot a San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Deputy this morning in Paso Robles. The Sheriff’s Office is releasing t...

Active Shooter in Downtown Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 10, 2020 We have had an active shooter incident in the City of Paso Robles this morning.  Paso Robles Police Department and City Officials are requesting the public to avoid downtown Paso Robles as law enforcement...

City Council to consider the Paso Robles Gateway Annexation June 16

City Council will consider the Paso Robles Gateway Annexation project at their next meeting. The public is encouraged to send written comments now, and to listen to and participate in the live-streamed teleconference meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

PASO ROBLES, CA, June 4, 2020 – Paso Robles City Council will consider the Paso Robles Gateway Annexation project at their next meeting.  The public is encouraged to send written comments now, and to listen to and participate in the liv...

Peaceful End To A Peaceful Protest

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 2, 2020  Today’s Black Lives Matter protest drew nearly 125 peaceful demonstrators. The march ended with a unifying prayer led by two of the protesters alongside Paso Robles Police Chief, Ty Lewis. Chief...

Peaceful Protest Underway in Downtown Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 2, 2020 A Black Lives Matter protest and march is underway in Downtown Paso Robles. The protest is currently peaceful and consists of approximately 100 - 125 people. It is causing intermittent traffic delays in the Downtow...

City of Paso Robles Reopening Limited Library and Recreation Services

City begins process of gradual reopening of lower-risk services Monday, June 1st

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 28, 2020 Entering further into Stage 2 of the State’s Resilience Roadmap for reopening, the City of Paso Robles Community Services Department is pleased to begin offering limited access to Library and Recreation s...

Missing At-Risk - Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA – Since March 16^th, the Paso Robles PD and San Luis Obispo County D.A.’s office have continuously investigated the whereabouts of missing person, Trevon Perry.  Between the two agencies, over 15 investigators h...

City Waives Penalties and Interest for Late Water/Sewer Service Payments and Business Licenses

Council adopts two additional urgency ordinances to help ease local cashflow crisis

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 6, 2020  In an effort to further support local residents and businesses by helping ease the financial hardships brought on by the global pandemic and resulting actions, the Paso Robles City Council, at last night&a...

Happy Heart Hunt Campaign Spreads Message of Hope and Inspiration

Paso Robles residents will soon see additional hearts popping up in neighborhoods, around town, and on vehicles as the Happy Heart Hunt campaign gets underway.

PASO ROBLES, CA – Drawing inspiration from what is already happening organically, as well as a national campaign, the City of Paso Robles is encouraging residents and business owners to make, decorate, and display hearts that offer inspiration a...

Free Wi-Fi Connectivity during Shelter-at-Home Order Available Near Library Facilities

Two expanded areas of reception for those without access

PASO ROBLES, CA – For residents of Paso Robles and its surrounding areas working from home or relying on distance learning, being connected to the Internet is essential. However, for some, being connected is not financially feasible and for othe...

Press Release: Armed Robbery at Fatte's Pizza

PASO ROBLES - Last night at about 10:17 pm two employees were closing shop at Fatte’s pizza, when a masked gunman entered the business. He approached the counter and displayed a silver pistol with an attached suppressor, wrapped in black tape. T...

City Asks for Community Input on COVID-19 Impacts

Two surveys out to collect important pandemic-related information

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles is seeking input from local residents and businesses on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting their daily lives and livelihoods. 

The city has posted a resident survey and a business survey to t...

City Council Adopts Urgency Ordinance

City affirms San Luis Obispo County Emergency Services Director and Public Health Officer Orders related to the
COVID-19 Emergency

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 27, 2020. The City Council has adopted an Urgency Ordinance affirming the orders of the Emergency Services Director and Public Health Officer of the County of San Luis Obispo related to the COVID-19 State and Local Emerge...

Shelter at Home Order

County Issues Executive Order to Shelter at Home

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 18, 2020. In accordance with the order issued by the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department, the City of Paso Robles requests that all residents shelter at home and all nonessential businesses close beginning Thu...

Corrected: Shelter at Home Order

County Issues Executive Order to Shelter at Home Starting Today

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 18, 2020. In accordance with the order issued by the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department, the City of Paso Robles requests that all residents shelter at home and all nonessential businesses close beginning Thu...

Noticia de prensa - Paso Robles brinda alternativas a los servicios en persona

Las oficinas de la ciudad cerrarán de inmediato en respuesta a las pautas de distancia social de COVID-19

PASO ROBLES, CA - 17 de marzo de 2020. En respuesta a las pautas de distanciamiento social COVID-19 proporcionadas por el Presidente de los Estados Unidos, el Gobernador del Estado de California y el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de...

Paso Robles Providing Alternatives to in Person Services

City offices to close immediately in response to COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidelines

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 17, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines provided by the President of the United States, Governor of the State of California and the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Health, Paso Ro...

Paso Robles Declaring a State of Local Emergency

Move activates Emergency Operations Center; allows for Federal reimbursement of COVID-19 related expenditures

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 17, 2020. The Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 empowers the City Manager, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency. In response to the inc...

COVID-19 – Call for Service Response Alterations

PASO ROBLES, CA – Effective immediately, the Paso Robles Police Department will implement measures to limit NON-ESSENTIAL in-person contact.  Public Safety is now and will always be our number one priority.  However, for the pr...

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

Following recommendations from the Office of the Governor of California, the Paso Robles Police Department is undertaking appropriate planning measures in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The purpose of these measures is to ensure th...

Paso Robles Adds Livestreaming of Meetings

Audio and presentations available on YouTube Channel

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 9, 2020 – To provide a more convenient way for residents to be informed and understand what is happening in their City, the City of Paso Robles is now offering an audio livestream of City Council and Planning Commission me...

MULTI AGENCY NARCOTIC ARREST

PASO ROBLES, CA – Early this morning (3/4/2020), PRPD & SLO Probation Officers conducted a traffic stop on a probationer in the 1000 block of Veronica. 

A passenger in the car, Lowell Henslin, displayed signs of being under the influ...

Press Release - Auto Theft

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR AUTO THEFT, BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF NARCOTICS, RESISTING ARREST AND FELONY WARRANTS 

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Friday, February 21, 2020, officers from the Paso Robles Police Department located a stolen Nissan Altima...

Paso Robles St. Traffic Collision

Paso Robles, CA - Today, just after 11 AM Paso Robles Police Dispatch were notified regarding a vehicle collision that occurred on Paso Robles Street near the northbound 101 off-ramp. Those reporting the incident informed dispatchers that the driver had e...

City Council Budget Planning Session Presentation from 1/25/2020

The Paso Robles City Council began its budget planning process this morning to create a budget for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.

Today’s presentation can be found here. Residents will have opportunities to give input at upcoming sessions (see last slide of presentation) before the budget gets adopted in June.

Please direct questions to info@prcity.com or call 805.237.3888....

Notice of Planning Commission Hearing on Olsen-South Chandler Ranch Development

Attached to this message is a notice of public hearing for the Olsen-South Chandler Ranch Specific Plan.

The Planning Commission hearing is on January 28, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Paso Robles City Hall (1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles).  At the hearing, City staff will present the project and the public will have an opportu...

City of Paso Robles Receives Two Regional Water Quality Awards

On Friday, January 17, representatives of the City of Paso Robles Public Works Department received two awards from California Water Environment Association (CWEA), at an awards banquet in Santa Barbara.

CWEA is California’s oldest and most prominent association of water protection professionals.Jared Pickens, Wastewater Collections Supervisor for the City of Paso Robles, received the award for Wastewater Collection System of the Year for the re...

UPDATE - SUSPECT ARRESTED

 PASO ROBLES, CA – As previously reported, on January 14, 2020, the Paso Robles Police Department responded to a stabbing that occurred in a trailer, parked in the Woodland Plaza II parking lot.  The victim, a 16-year-old male,...

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

PASO ROBLES, CA – On January 14, 2020, the Paso Robles Police Department responded to a stabbing that occurred in a trailer parked in the Woodland Plaza II parking lot.  The victim, a 16-year-old male, had been stabbed in the neck and f...

Parolee and Additional Suspect Arrested

PAROLEE AT LARGE AND ADDITIONAL SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL FIREARMS POSSESSION, BURGLARY TOOLS, NARCOTICS and EVADING ARREST

 PASO ROBLES, CA – Just after midnight on Saturday, January 11, 2020, officers from the Paso Robles Police Department re...

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR NUMEROUS FELONY & MISDEMEANOR CHARGES

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Thursday, January 09, 2020, just after midnight, officers from the Paso Robles Police Department contacted 41-year-old Benjamin Keeney in the Golden One Credit Union parking lot located at 128 Niblick Rd. Keeney was found to...

FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISION

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at approximately 10:20 PM, officers from the Paso Robles Police Department received a report of a single vehicle vs tree traffic collision on Airport Rd. near Dry Creek Rd. 

Officers arrived a...

Rapid Response and Active Shooter Training

PASO ROBLES, CA – The Paso Robles Police Department and Paso Robles Fire Department will be conducting a rapid response and active shooter training exercise at the Paso Robles City Hall on November 22, 2019. 

 Active shooter and...

Paso Resident Donating Park

PASO ROBLES, CA, November 19, 2019 – The City of Paso Robles is preparing to take ownership of a long-empty lot at the corner of 18th and Spring, that will soon be transformed into a neighborhood park and plaza.

A long-time local winery owner purchased the empty lot in 2017 with the idea of turning it into a small park for the community to enjoy.

“Paso has been good to me. My kids were born and raised here. I love this town and I wanted to give back a bi...

Bank Robbery - Pacific Premier Bank

This morning at 9:20 am, Pacific Premier Bank on 12th Street in Paso Robles was robbed at gun point. Employees reported that two men entered the bank holding handguns, wearing masks and demanding money. The men left the bank and fled in a Gold Honda. With...

Rapid Response and Active Shooter Training at Library/City Hall

The parking lot at City Hall and surrounding streets will be closed at noon on Friday, November 22nd for a rapid response and active shooter training exercise. City Hall and the City Library will be closed for business at 2:30 PM.

The Paso Robles Police Department and Paso Robles Fire Department will be conducting a rapid response and active shooter training exercise at the Paso Robles City Hall on November 22, 2019. 

Residents and businesses in the area of Paso Robles City...

Community Emergency Response Training Graduation

PASO ROBLES, CA – North San Luis Obispo County CERT, sponsored by Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services, is pleased to announce that 36 students recently graduated from Community Emergency Response Training (CERT).

CERT basic training is a FEMA course that teaches citizens how to be prepared in case of a disaster.

Students completed a 20-hour course over 4 weeks that developed skills to extinguish small fires, render basic first aid, search lightly damaged buildings,...

Flamson and Georgia Brown Lockdown

PASO ROBLES, CA – On November 6, 2019, the Paso Robles Police Departmentarrested 39-year-old Manuel Antonio Ordunez Martinez for resisting arrest and three outstanding warrants.  One of the outstanding warrants was for felony kidnapping out of so...

City of Paso Robles Celebrates Completion of Tertiary Treatment Plant

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 30, 2019 – Today the City of Paso Robles celebrated completion of one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects in the City’s history, new Tertiary Treatment Facilities at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The City hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tour.  Many City officials, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, and other interested persons attended the event.  

City staff thanked those who contributed to the project, including engine...

Paso Robles is Updating its Noise Regulations

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles City Council will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. to consider an update to the General Plan Noise Element and proposed Noise Ordinance.

This is the first time the Council will review the proposed regulations, however the Planning Commission previously held a series of public workshops over the last year which commenced with a Public Hearing on August 27, 2019. At that meeting, the Plannin...

Help Shape the Future of Niblick Road

Walk and Design Workshop, November 4, 2019

Paso Robles, CA – The City of Paso Robles is hosting an interactive Walk and Community Design Workshop on November 4, 2019.  The walk and workshop will explore and identify ways to improve automobile, bus, bicycle, and pedestrian use of...

Bank Robbery - Pacific Premier Bank

FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISION

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Thursday, September 19, 2019 at approximately 10:30 AM, officers from the Paso Robles Police Department received a report of a vehicle vs pedestrian traffic collision on the river walkway under the 13th St. bridge, near Rive...

Vehicle Pursuit Wanted Suspect Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer

PASO ROBLES, CA – On September 5, 2019 the Paso Robles Police Department received information that Guadalupe Herrera Lopez, 51 years old, was possibly within the City of Paso Robles. Lopez was wanted after a domestic violence incident and carjac...

Paso Robles Holds Drill for Power Outage

City Staff prepares for a potential 72-hour PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Thursday, August 22, 2019, City Staff held an Emergency Operations Center drill in preparation for a potential PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Forty staff members across all city departments worked to create an ...

Public Hearing Notice: Noise Ordinance

Paso Robles is Updating its Noise Regulations, Public Hearing to Be Held at Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. to consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding an update to the General Plan Noise Element and proposed N...

Fire Department Active Shooter Training

PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to take this opportunity to inform the public of an upcoming Active Shooter training exercise.

The Paso Robles Unified School District continues to modernize their school sites and an opportunity for training has occurred at the Bauer Spec site, located at 401 17th Street. This site will eventually be torn down and replaced. Through continued colla...

City of Paso Robles Holding Building & Fire Code Public Workshop

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 5, 2019 – The Paso Robles Community Development Department is holding a Public Workshop to look at updates to the California Building Code and the Building Ordinance of the City’s Municipal Code.

Builders, Architects, Engineers, and other industry professionals from a wide range of experience and perspectives are invited to attend this informative workshop, provide input, and help with the development of updates to Title 17 of the City’s...

PASO ROBLES PAID PARKING LAUNCHES AUGUST 14

First two hours free, merchant validation, how-to demos

Paso Robles, CA, August 2, 2019 – The City of Paso Robles has installed 34 pay stations in convenient locations throughout the downtown area for on-street parking in preparation for the launch of paid parking on August 14, 2019. The City started...

Public Hearing Notice: Short-Term Rental Ordinance

On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, the Paso Robles City Council will hold the first reading of a revised ordinance to regulate short-term rentals inside city limits.

The staff report and ordinance can be found here: https://www.prcity.com/DocumentCenter/View/27165/July-16-2019-City-Council-Agenda-Item-25  

Paso Robles City Library Announces Grab-and-Go Reopening!

Transactional service to be offered beginning July 6

PASO ROBLES, CA –  July 1, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce its reopening for limited Grab-and-Go service. Beginning Monday, July 6, the Library will be open for browsing, check out, and limited computer services. &n...

Update to Library’s hoopla Digital Service

Platform allows access to thousands of digital resources

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 30, 2020 With the recent implementation of expanded services in libraries, such as Curbside Delivery, hoopla Digital has returned to its pre-COVID borrowing limit of five (5) items per month.  

hoopla Digital is a ...

Evicted by Matthew Desmond Library’s Book to Action Title!

Library to offer free book as part of month-long look at housing insecurity

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 23, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to present a month-long series of classes and events in August designed to engage community members in the discussion on housing insecurity. Beginning July 15, copies of the...

Library Offers God’s Eye Mandala Craft Class

Traditional spiritual objects offer path to meditation and healing

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 25, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library invites the public, ages 16 and up, to create a colorful God’s Eye Mandala, using simple wrapping techniques. 

•    Registration is require...

Forks Over Knives Extols Plant-Based Diet

Library’s new cookbook club a hit!

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 23, 2020  Next in the library’s popular Passion for Paso Cookbook Club is Forks Over Knives by Del Sroufe. “We have all heard the benefits of a plant-based diet, and this month’s cook...

Evicted by Matthew Desmond Library’s Book to Action Title!

Library to offer free book as part of month-long look at housing insecurity

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 23, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to present a month-long series of classes and events in August designed to engage community members in the discussion on housing insecurity. Beginning July 15, copies of the...

Free Access to Ancestry.com Continues during Library Closure

Library encourages community to make use of free genealogical tools

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 17, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library wishes to remind the community that during the library’s closure, Ancestry.com can be accessed for free through  AncestryLibrary. Users need only provide their libra...

Library’s Curbside Service Hours Extended to Provide Greater Access

Curbside pickup a hit with library users

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 16, 2020 Beginning Monday, June 22, library patrons will be able to obtain library materials belonging to the Paso Robles City Library Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. and Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm through its popular c...

Pre-Closure Library Items Now Due

Last due date extension was to June 15

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 12, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library reminds patrons that items checked out prior to the library’s closure are due back to the library by June 15. All items can be returned to the outside book drop in the librar...

Tell Us Your Story

California State Library encourages shared experiences

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 9, 2020  Sponsored by the California State Library, California COVID Diaries is a statewide community history project that encourages Californians of all ages to share their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemi...

NEW! Library Cook Book Club

Popular Passion for Paso series goes online

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 9, 2020  Continue this year’s Virtual Summer Reading Program activities with the library’s popular Passion for Paso lecture series’ new Cookbook Club! 

“For the mont...

Library Crafts for Adults Resume!

After several months they’re back with a virtual twist!

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 9, 2020  Kick off this year’s Virtual Summer Reading Program activities by creating a beautiful embroidered sampler reminiscent of leaves found on the forest floor. Using a variety of embroidery stitches...

ZIP Books Returns to the Paso Robles City Library June 8

Popular program puts titles directly into patrons’ hands

 PASO ROBLES, CA – June 4, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce the return of ZIP Books, a grant project provided in partnership with the California State Library and the NorthNet Library System. ZIP Books ...

Library Begins Curbside Service June 1

On-site materials available for check-out through new app

PASO ROBLES, CA –  May 28, 2020  Beginning June 1, library patrons who wish to reserve items available in the Paso Robles Library and patrons with items currently being held in the Paso Robles Library can now obtain those items...

Library’s Summer Reading Program Goes Virtual in 2020!

Annual favorite gets fresh new look

PASO ROBLES, CA – June 2, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to participate in Imagine Your Story, June 8-August 28—this year’s new and exciting virtual format of its very popular Summer Reading Pr...

Library’s Virtual Book Group a Hit!

Get Started on June’s Good Read

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 26, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library’s inaugural virtual Book Group meeting through Zoom was a huge success and continues next month on Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. June’s title, Wild ...

Book Byte New from the Paso Robles City Library

Tasty online recommendations of children’s books to inspire

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 15, 2020  Looking for something to read? Miss Carrie’s got you covered! Each Thursday, Miss Carrie delivers a helping of Book Byte - tasty treats that will inspire you to check out a new children&rsqu...

Library Extends Due Date to June 1

Date extended to continue to accommodate library closure

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 13, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library has again extended the due date for materials currently checked out to patrons from May 16 to June 1 to further ease the stress and inconvenience of the continued library clos...

Enki Uses Geolocation for Special Offer

eBook library now available to every person in California

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 14, 2020 Enki, one of the Paso Robles City Library’s digital resources, has created the enki California Digital Library, a special collection specifically for California residents during this shelter-at-home perio...

¡La Biblioteca Presenta Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe!

Programa muy esperado ahora disponible virtualmente

PASO ROBLES, CA - 12 de mayo de 2020  La Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Paso Robles se complace en anunciar el debut de Cuentos con Miss Cristina. Cada viernes en el sitio web de la biblioteca, Miss Cristina leerá un cuento bilingü...

Library Debuts Bilingual Story Time!

Much anticipated program now available virtually

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 12, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce the debut of Cuentos with Miss Cristina. Each Friday on the library web site, Library Staff member Miss Cristina will read a bilingual story for Spanish...

Library’s Monthly Book Group Goes Live in Virtual Format!

Long-running tradition resumes through Zoom

PASO ROBLES, CA – May 11, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to resume its popular monthly book group discussion meeting on Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm through Zoom, a video communications platform that allows participa...

Downloadable Good Reads for Teens

More library staff eLibrary recommendations

PASO ROBLES, CA –Robles City Library staff has put together a list of recommended young adult titles available through hoopla and Overdrive, two eLibrary resources for free downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks. 

The Absolute True Story of ...

Library Celebrates National Volunteer Week AND National Library Week

April 19-25 spotlight on Paso Robles City Library

PASO ROBLES, CA –This week, April 19-25, is both National Volunteer Week and National LibraryWeek—which gives library staff, volunteers, and users twice the reason to feel good and celebrate!

Civic engagement and volunteer service stren...

Library Extends Due Date

Steps taken to ease closure situation

PASO ROBLES, CA –The Paso Robles City Library has extended the due date for materials currently checked out to patrons from May 4 to May 16 to further ease some of stress and inconvenience of the continued library closure. Patrons are reminded t...

What to Read? Downloadable Fiction Ideas

Library staff’s eLibrary recommendations

PASO ROBLES, CA –Robles City Library staff has put together a list of favorite fiction titles available through hoopla and Overdrive, two of its eLibrary resources for free downloadable eBooks and audiobooks. 

The Great Believers&nbs...

More Gardening Ideas from enki

Additional digital recommendations from library staff

PASO ROBLES, CA – Interested in gardening? enki can help guide you whether you are a novice gardener or an experienced gardener looking for new ideas. Check out this sampling of titles:  

Creating Rain Gardens: Capturing the Rain for you...

Fun Cookbooks for Kids Who Like to Cook—and Eat!

More eLibrary recommendations from library staff

PASO ROBLES, CA –enki, one of the Paso Robles City Library’s digital resources, includes several thousand simultaneous-use ebooks from leading publishers as well as the Indie Author Project Select collection, which features over 400 aw...

Update to hoopla Digital

Now greater access to library’s digital resource

PASO ROBLES, CA – Thanks to a grant from the California State Library, patron limits to hoopla Digital have been doubled from 5-10 items per month through June 2020, which means Paso Robles City Library card holders can temporarily access additi...

Library to Host Weekly Live Storytime!

Virtual Storytime coming to Facebook Live

PASO ROBLES, CA –The Paso Robles City Library has just added a weekly Storytime with Miss Melissa to Facebook Live on Wednesdays at 2:00 pm. "We’ve received great response from our Thursday virtual Mother Goose on the Loose classe...

Free Junior Library Guild Digital

Another helpful resource from the Paso Robles City Library

PASO ROBLES, CA –The Paso Robles City Library encourages parents to visit the library website frequently for updates to the resources available to assist them with their children’s homework and continued engagement during this shelter ...

Pet Care Ideas from hoopla Digital

DIY ideas from Library’s free downloadable collection

PASO ROBLES, CA— hoopla Digital, one of the Paso Robles City Library’s resources for free downloadable eBooks, offers a wide variety of DIY titles. Check out this sampling of pet training and cookbooks for your furry friends: The Healt...

Jewelry-Making with hoopla Digital

DIY ideas from Library’s free downloadable collection

PASO ROBLES, CA— hoopla Digital, one of the Paso Robles City Library’s resources for free downloadable eBooks, offers a wide variety of DIY titles. Check out this sampling of Jewelry-making ideas: Jewelry Making   Friendship B...

Arts & Crafts Help from hoopla

DIY ideas from Library’s free downloadable collection

PASO ROBLES, CA— hoopla Digital, one of the Paso Robles City Library’s resources for free downloadable eBooks, offers a wide variety of DIY titles. Check out this sampling of Arts and Crafts ideas:Polymer Clay 101Art Makers: Polymer Cl...

Downloadable Historical Fiction

Library staff’s eLibrary recommendations

PASO ROBLES, CA –Robles City Library staff has put together a list of recommended historical fiction titles available through hoopla and Overdrive, two of its eLibrary resources for free downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks. 

The Glass Hot...

DIY Beverages with a Little Help from hoopla Digital

DIY ideas from Library’s free downloadable collection

PASO ROBLES, CA – hoopla Digital, one of the Paso Robles City Library’s resources for free downloadable eBooks, offers a wide variety of DIY titles. In the area of beverages, readers will find such How-To titles as:  Beer Brew...

Home Improvement Help from hoopla

DIY ideas from Library’s free downloadable collection

PASO ROBLES, CA – hoopla Digital, one of the Paso Robles City Library’s resources for free downloadable eBooks, offers a wide variety of DIY titles. In the area of house and home, readers will find such How-To categories as: cleaning, ...

Gardening Help from hoopla Digital

DIY ideas from Library’s free downloadable collection

PASO ROBLES, CA – hoopla Digital, one of the Paso Robles City Library’s resources for free downloadable eBooks, offers a wide variety of DIY titles. In the area of gardening, readers will find such How-To categories as: container garde...

Free Home Access to Ancestry.com

Library continues to bring digital opportunities to community

PASO ROBLES, CA – The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to offer patrons free home access to Ancestry.com while the library is closed to the public.   

Ancestry.com is a subscription-based service that searches billions of doc...

VIRTUAL MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE!

Library's popular story time for babies now online

PASO ROBLES, CA –Mother Goose on the Loose, the Library’s popular story time for babies, ages 0-18 months, has gone virtual! 

Join Miss Carrie and Miss Melissa on Thursdays for a virtual session of the library’s popul...

MasterFILE Complete and Primary Search

Two go-to research databases for young and old

PASO ROBLES, CA – If you are worried about helping your children with their schoolwork during this shelter at home period, the Paso Robles City Library encourages patrons to utilize the extensive resources in its eLibrary.  

MasterFILE C...

hoopla Digital Announces Bonus Borrows Collection

Library continues to bring digital opportunities to community

PASO ROBLES, CA – The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to offer patrons additional access to content as part of their eLibrary offerings.  

hoopla Digital has curated the hoopla Bonus Borrows Collection, a list of more than 1,000 top ...

National Emergency Library

Library continues to bring digital opportunities to community

PASO ROBLES, CA – The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to offer access to the National Emergency Library as part of their eLibrary offerings. The non-profit organization, Internet Archive, has created this resource to provide digitized books ...

Take a Virtual Field Trip!

Library provides helpful field trip websites to keep everyone engaged in learning

PASO ROBLES, CA – Over the next few days, the Paso Robles City Library will share suggested websites to help parents and students stay engaged in learning. Below are recommended sites for families to take some virtual field trips! 

Disco...

Digital Help for Middle/High School Students at Home

Library provides helpful websites to help teens stay engaged in learning

PASO ROBLES, CA –Over the next few days, the Paso Robles City Library will provide lists of suggested websites for parents and students to help stay engaged in learning. Below are recommended sites for middle and high school students. 

F...

Digital Help for Parents with School-Age Children at Home

Library provides helpful websites to keep school-age children engaged in learning

PASO ROBLES, CA – Over the next few days, the Paso Robles City Library will share suggested websites to help parents and students stay engaged in learning. Below are recommended sites for school-age children.  

Abdo Digital BookshelfRead...

Digital Help for Parents with Young Children at Home

Library provides helpful websites to keep young children engaged

PASO ROBLES, CA –Over the next few days, the Paso Robles City Library will share suggested websites to help parents and students stay engaged in learning. Below are recommended sites for young children. 

Abdo Digital Bookshelf R...

Library Encourages Patrons to Create a Wish List

What would you like to read or watch when the library reopens?

PASO ROBLES, CA –The library may not be able to fulfill requests at this time, but patrons are encouraged to create a list of items they’d like to request once the library reopens. To do this, follow these simple steps:

• Go to h...

Library Extends Due Dates

Steps taken to ease closure situation

PASO ROBLES, CA –The Paso Robles City Library would like to remind library patrons that overdue fines are no longer charged for late materials and patrons are encouraged to keep their items until the library reopens. However, in an effort to eas...

Paso Robles Providing Alternatives to in Person Services

City offices to close immediately in response to COVID-19 Social Distancing Guidelines

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 17, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines provided by the President of the United States, Governor of the State of California and the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Health, Paso Ro...

Paso Robles City Library Coronavirus Action Plan

The library is taking the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously, while adhering to the guidelines provided by the Governor and the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Health.

Paso Robles City Library Coronavirus Action Plan

The library is taking the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously, while simultaneously providing services and programs to the public. We are working closely with city and county authorities to keep ...