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Development Impact Fee Report

City Council received and filed the annual Development Impact Fee Report on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at 6:30 PM

The draft Annual Development Impact Fee Report is available for public review here.

Questions? If you have any questions regarding this matter,...

COVID-19 Updates

Mayor's Messages

2/12/2021 COVID-19 Update - We may be moving into the Red Tier soon (YouTube)

Salinas Riverbed Update

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

El Día del Niño se Convierte en una Semana de Celebración

PASO ROBLES, CA - 1 de abril de 2021  De acuerdo con su tradición de celebrar el evento anual el Día del Niño /Día del Libro, la Biblioteca de Paso Robles invita a las familias a pasar por uno de los pa...

Paso Robles lanza programa de reembolso de propano para empresas locales

El Ayuntamiento de Paso Robles asignó $100,000 para la compra de propano como parte del Programa de Recuperación para ayudar a las empresas locales a proporcionar espacios públicos al aire libre, sujeto a las ór...

Paso Robles se prepara para las tormentas entrantes

PASO ROBLES, CA, 26 de enero de 2021- Una serie de tormentas invernales se dirige hacia el condado de San Luis Obispo y se espera que Paso Robles reciba hasta 9-12 pulgadas de lluvia esta semana si la tormenta permanece en su curso actual. Actualmente, se...

Paso Robles lanza un programa de incentivos para apoyar a las empresas locales

PASO ROBLES, CA, 15 de enero de 2021 -- Con muchas empresas locales obligadas a cerrar o a limitar las actividades durante la orden regional de permanecer en casa del estado, la ciudad de Paso Robles continúa encontrando formas de ayudar a apoy...

Paso Robles ahora utiliza los servicios de traducción

PASO ROBLES, CA, enero 12, 2021 – La ciudad de Paso Robles anuncio que comenzará a utilizar un nuevo servicio de traducción para ayudar a las personas que llaman más rápidamente. El servicio permite al...

Escuelas K-12 Pueden Reabrir Para Instrucción En Persona Modificada En El Condado De SLO

San Luis Obispo, CA — La Dra. Penny Borenstein, Oficial de Salud del Condado, afirmó que a partir de hoy, 6 de octubre, las escuelas K-12 del Condado de San Luis Obispo tienen la opción de reabrir para la instrucci&oacu...

Servicio Rápido para niños en el Centro de Estudio de la Biblioteca La instalación se reabre para

PASO ROBLES, CA – 1 de octubre de 2020 La Biblioteca de la Ciudad de Paso Robles se complace en anunciar la reapertura del Centro de Estudio para el Servicio Rápido “Grab-and-Go” para niños a partir del 7 de octubre de 2020.

Ubicado en 3600 Oak St., Ste. #...

Centro de Enfriamiento Temporal Extendido

PASO ROBLES, CA, 19 de agosto de 2020 – Debido a la advertencia de calor excesivo, las fechas del centro de enfriamiento temporal de la ciudad se han extendido hasta las 7:00 p.m. el viernes. Según el Servicio Meteorológico...

Aviso de Calor y Centro de Enfriamiento Temporal

PASO ROBLES, CA, 14 de agosto de 2020 – Una advertencia de calor excesivo entrará en vigor desde las 11 a.m. del viernes por la mañana hasta las 9 p.m. del lunes. Según el Servicio Meteorológico Nacion...

Funcionarios Locales de Salud Piden a Los Residentes del Condado de SLO Que Eviten las Reuniones Soc

"Más casos en el condado de SLO están vinculados a miembros de varios hogares diferentes que se reúnen con otras personas a través de fiestas, celebraciones y otras reuniones sociales en persona", dijo...

Fortaleza en la comunidad: Cómo hacer frente con COVID-19 en el condado de SLO

A medida que los casos COVID-19 aumentan en el condado de San Luis Obispo, muchos residentes pueden experimentar sentimientos de miedo, agotamiento, frustración, dolor y desesperanza ante la oportunidad de volver a la normalidad. Los funcionari...

Estado pide más cierres del sector empresarial para el condado de SLO a partir de mañana

Hoy marca el tercer día consecutivo en que el Condado de San Luis Obispo ha aparecido en la lista de vigilancia por exceder el criterio del Estado por su número de casos COVID-19. Como resultado, se ordena a los siguientes sectores y...

Los criterios de prueba de COVID-19 cambian a medida que la mayor demanda reduce la capacidad.

San Luis Obispo, CA — A medida que aumenta la demanda de pruebas de la enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) en el condado de San Luis Obispo, el Departamento de Salud Publica del Condado esta pidiendo a los residentes que solo se realicen ...

El Condado de SLO se dirige a la lista de vigilancia del Estado de COVID-19

San Luis Obispo, CA — Los funcionarios de salud pública del Condado esperan que el Condado de San Luis Obispo termine en la "lista de vigilancia" poco después de que el Condado supuestamente excedió los...

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...

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 Downtown Senior Parking Permits Now Available

The City of Paso Robles is launching an annual Senior Downtown Parking Permit. Seniors 65 and older can purchase a permit for $5 per year. Permits are valid from April 1st – March 31st. With the Senior Permit, seniors can park in any paid parkin...

Council Appoints Interim City Manager While Permanent Search Continues

Public invited to COVID-safe send off for Tom Frutchey

PASO ROBLES, CA, March 18, 2021 – The City Council has appointed Greg Carpenter as Interim City Manager, effective April 19th. He will serve in this role for at least a few months while the City Council continues the search for a permanent City ...

Paso Robles City Council Sets Goals for 2021-2022

Public workshop and surveys helped develop community vision and Council goals

PASO ROBLES, CA, February 23, 2021 – The Paso Robles City Council held a community visioning and goal-setting workshop on February 20, in preparation for setting budget priorities for the next fiscal budget and to get a feel for what residents w...

Paso Robles City Council Holding Goal Setting Workshop on 2/20

Seeking resident input on 2021-2022 goals and budget priorities

PASO ROBLES, CA, February 18, 2021 – The Paso Robles City Council is seeking community participation in its visioning and goal-setting workshop, which will be held on Saturday, February 20.  The purpose of the workshop is to set budget ...

Paso Robles Providing Propane Assistance to Local Businesses

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 26, 2021 – Paso Robles City Council has allocated $100,000 towards the purchase of propane as part of its COVID-19 Economic Recovery Program to assist local businesses and the residents they employ. 

Similar to t...

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Releases Annual Report

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 26, 2021 – City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services recently completed its Annual Report for 2020 and is making the results available to the public.

The report outlines the department’s ...

Paso Robles Prepares for Incoming Storms

Road closures, temporary parklet modifications, riverbed outreach

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 25, 2021– A series of winter storms is heading toward San Luis Obispo County and Paso Robles is expected to receive up to 9-12 inches of rain this week if the storm stays on its current course. The heaviest rainfall is c...

Incoming Storms and Flood Safety

Rainfall amounts from anticipated winter storms could be significant, which may potentially cause local flooding. City Staff has taken preemptive measures to mitigate and/or reduce the flooding potential where possible (i.e., drain cleaning, etc.) The Cit...

Paso Robles Incentive Program to Support Local Business is Underway

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 22, 2021 -- The City of Paso Robles' "Keep It Local" gift card program is now in full swing! Over 50 local businesses are participating in the campaign offering 20% discounts on full-v...

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 Launches Incentive Program to Support Local Business

Designed to generate sales revenue while saving customers money

PASO ROBLES, CA, January 12, 2021 -- With many local businesses forced to shut down or limit activities during the state’s Regional Stay at Home order, the City of Paso Robles continues to find ways to help support local businesses and residents. To that ...

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...

Paso Robles Planning Commission Seeking Volunteers

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointment to the Planning Commission. Appointments will be for 3-year terms expiring February 28, 2024.

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointment to the Planning Commission. Appointments will be for 3-year terms expiring February 28, 2024. Commissioners can expect to dedicate 15 - 20 hours each month to meetings, subcommittee mee...

Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Seeking New Members

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointments to fill one vacancy for a Board of Commissioner and one Tenant Board of Commissioner on the Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

The City of Paso Robles is now accepting applications for appointments to fill one vacancy for a Board of Commissioner and one Tenant Board of Commissioner on the Paso Robles Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

The Paso Robles Housing Authority Board...

Información de distribución comunitaria de alimentos para Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA, 16 de diciembre de 2020 – El Distrito Escolar de la Unión Conjunta Paso Robles (PRJUSD) anunció ayer que no proporcionará comidas a los estudiantes durante las vacaciones de invierno de tres sema...

Community Food Distribution Information for Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA, December 16, 2020 – The Paso Robles Joint Union School District announced yesterday that it will not be providing meals to students during the three-week winter break.

The City of Paso Robles has compiled Food Resource informatio...

Council Provides Direction Regarding Public Health Orders

While Council Supports Purple Tier for Paso, State and County Retain Public Health Oversight

PASO ROBLES, CA, December 11, 2020 - Last night, the City Council held a special meeting, in light of the state’s recent decision to issue a stay-at-home order for San Luis Obispo County.  After extensive public input and discussion, th...

Paso Robles Housing Element Being Updated

The City Council will be holding a public hearing on December 1, 2020

PASO ROBLES, CA, November 23, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is updating its Housing Element, a required Element of the General Plan that includes goals and objectives to achieve housing for all economic segments of the community, including affo...

Pending Winter Storms and Flood Preparedness

Rainfall amounts from anticipated winter storms could be significant, which may potentially cause local flooding. City Staff has taken preemptive measures to mitigate and/or reduce the flooding potential where possible (i.e., drain cleaning, etc.) The Cit...

Paso Robles Housing Element Being Updated

Planning Commission Holding Public Hearing on November 10

PASO ROBLES, CA, November 5, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is updating its Housing Element, a required Element of the General Plan that includes goals and objectives to achieve housing for all economic segments of the community, including affor...

Paso Robles Unveils its Wildfire Preparedness Plan

Encourages all residents to make a plan

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 12, 2020 – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind all residents about the importance of being prepared in the event of a wildfire. To better our assist our community in being prepared, we created th...

City Streets Repair and Maintenance Update

Pavement condition rating received

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 9, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles Public Works Department received an update on the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) rating for city streets. PCI is the commonly accepted system for assessing the overall condition of stree...

Local Businesses “Paying it Forward”

Ask that their small business grants be given to those who need them more

PASO ROBLES, CA, October 6, 2020 - In August 2020, the City of Paso Robles launched a COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program utilizing $200,000 in federal CARES Act funds to provide one-time grant funding for small businesses in Paso Robles. 

The p...

K-12 Schools Can Reopen for Modified In-Person Instruction in SLO County

Starting today, October 6, San Luis Obispo County’s K-12 schools have the option to reopen for modified in-person instruction.

San Luis Obispo, CA — County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein affirmed that starting today, October 6, San Luis Obispo County’s K-12 schools have the option to reopen for modified in-person instruction according to the criteria list...

Paso Robles Receives a “C–" Rating for Public Fire Protection Capabilities

Resident insurance premiums could be impacted

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 24, 2020 – City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services (PRFES) recently received the results of an insurance evaluation conducted by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), an independent organization that serves insu...

Voter Service Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes in Paso Robles

There will not be traditional polling places but there will be 23 Voter Service Centers open around the county for 4 days between October 31- November 3 for in-person voting.

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 22, 2020 – For the November 3, 2020 election, every registered voter will automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Voters may also choose instead to vote in person. In-person voting begins on October 5, 2020 and con...

City Services Overview

Public invited to watch virtual candidate briefing tonight

PASO ROBLES, CA, September 16, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is conducting a virtual Candidate Briefing this evening to educate City Council candidates about the services provided by and operations within each City department.

The executive mana...

Paso Robles Awards COVID-19 Small Business Grants

33 Local businesses awarded grants, representing more than 200 local jobs

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles created a COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program utilizing $200,000 in federal CARES Act funds to provide one-time grant funding for small businesses in Paso Robles. 

The program was created to su...

Paso Robles Wins Global Water Awards

Paso Robles Tertiary Treatment Facilities project is the winner of the Global Water Awards 2020 Wastewater Project of the Year

PASO ROBLES, CA, Date – The Paso Robles Tertiary Treatment Facilities project is the winner of the Global Water Awards 2020 Wastewater Project of the Year.   This is an annual awards program administered by an international publication ...

Temporary Cooling Center Extended to 8/21

Centennial Park Gym will be a cooling center through Friday, August 21

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 19, 2020 – Due to the excessive heat warning, the dates of the City’s temporary cooling center have been extended through 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of up to 113 are exp...

Heat Advisory and Temporary Cooling Center

Centennial Park Gym will be a cooling center from August 14-17

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 14, 2020 – An excessive heat warning will go in effect from 11 a.m. on Friday morning until 9 p.m. on Monday. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of up to 112 are expected, according to the National Weather Servi...

Paso Robles Wayfinding Signage is Being Installed

Years in the making, it will be rolled out in phases

PASO ROBLES, CA, August 13, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles has begun installation of wayfinding signage, nearly 20 years after the idea was first proposed in the community.

According to local lore, Gary Eberle and Tom Martin started dreaming of m...

Paso Robles City Council to Review Short-Term Rental Ordinance

1st Annual Review of 2019 Ordinance

PASO ROBLES, CA (August 10, 2020) – The Paso Robles City Council will receive its first annual status review of the Paso Robles Short Term Rental Ordinance at its regular meeting on August 18, 2020 at 6:30PM.

The review will cover:

• Current permit ...

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...

Letter to Paso Robles Community from the City Manager

August 1, 2020

Dear Paso Robles Community, 

We have entered a critical period for the pandemic in the City.  Our zip code has had 133 new cases in just the last ten days; that compares to only 313 new cases in the prior 4 months.

W...

More Outdoor Seating Being Added Downtown

Encourages business and residents to “Get Outside in Paso” and Stay Safe

PASO ROBLES, CA, July 30, 2020 – Paso Robles businesses and City staff have worked together to develop the next phase of outdoor business, with the addition of new on-street dining options this week. Residents will find on-street seating on Park...

City of Paso Robles Hires Economic Development Manager

Start date is July 29, 2020

PASO ROBLES, CA, July 28, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is welcoming Paul Sloan as its new Economic Development Manager. Mr. Sloan has roughly 20 years of experience in marketing, tourism management, and business development. Most recently, he ...

Local Health Officials Ask SLO County Residents to Avoid Social Gatherings

San Luis Obispo, CA — San Luis Obispo County health officials are asking residents to avoid social gatherings, consistent with State Health Officer order, as COVID-19 cases increase in SLO County.

“More cases in SLO County are tied to members of several different households getting together with others through parties, celebrations, and other in-person social gatherings,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. &ld...

Paso Robles Housing Element Being Updated

City Council and Planning Commission Holding Joint Public Workshop on August 4

PASO ROBLES, CA, July 27, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles is updating its Housing Element, a required Element of the General Plan that includes goals and objectives to achieve housing for all economic segments of the community, including affordab...

Paso Robles Opens Up Options for Outdoor Business

Encourages business and residents to “Get Outside in Paso”

PASO ROBLES, CA, July 24, 2020 – The City of Paso Robles, Chamber of Commerce, Travel Paso and the Main Street Organization are pleased to announce the next phase of outdoor business in Paso Robles is underway, with the addition of new on-street...

Paso Robles City Council Places Essential Services and Local Control Measure on November Ballot

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 22, 2020 The City of Paso Robles City Council voted Tuesday night to place a local essential services and local control measure on the November ballot.

This would empower voters to decide how to best address current and future needs of the community.

In a recently conducted community survey, as many as 65% of respondents indicated they would support this simple majority requirement measure, which would pr...

Strength in Community: How to Cope with COVID-19 in SLO County

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. --- The County Behavioral Health Department is urging community members to continue to stay strong as COVID-19 continues to affect the physical and mental health of residents.

As COVID-19 cases rise in San Luis Obispo County, many residents may experience feelings of fear, burnout, frustration, grief, and hopelessness at the chance to get back to normal. County officials say these feelings are natural and that there is comfort ...

Planning Commission to consider the Beechwood Specific Plan at their next meeting

PASO ROBLES, CA, July 20, 2020 – The public is encouraged to participate in the July 28, 2020 Planning Commission teleconference-only hearing for the Beechwood Specific Plan. The site is approximately 235 acres in the southeast corner of the cit...

State Orders More Business Sector Closures for SLO County Starting Tomorrow

San Luis Obispo, CA — To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, the California Department of Public Health has ordered the closure of several industries in San Luis Obispo County, effective tomorrow until further notice from the State.

Today marks the third consecutive day that San Luis Obispo County has appeared on the watch list for exceeding the State’s criteria for its COVID-19 case rate. As a result, the following sectors and activities are ordered to close or limit opera...

City of Paso Robles Announces Filing Period for Candidates in November 2020 Election

Candidate Packets Available Beginning July 13th

Deadline for Filing Nomination Papers is August 7th

The initial period for filing Nomination Papers is July 13 – August 7, 2020.  However, if a seated incumbent does not file nomination papers for their respective position, the filing period to submit nomination papers for that office wi...

COVID-19 Testing Criteria Changes as Increased Demand Cuts Capacity

San Luis Obispo, CA — As demand for COVID-19 testing increases in San Luis Obispo County, the County Public Health Department is asking residents to only get tested if they are at high risk for transmission or serious illness related to the disease.

The current volume of asymptomatic, low/no-risk individuals getting tested has cut the capacity of the public testing sites in San Luis Obispo County to test essential workers, healthcare workers, symptomatic individuals, those who have had confirmed expo...

Officials Say SLO County Heads for State’s Watch List After Increased COVID-19 Spread

San Luis Obispo, CA — County Public Health Officials expect San Luis Obispo County to end up on the State’s COVID-19 “watch list” soon after the County reportedly exceeded the State’s COVID-19 case rate criteria over the weekend.

The County Public Health Department recently saw elevated disease transmission, with a case rate of about 114 COVID-19 per 100,000 population over the last 14-day period. The State’s threshold is no more than 100 per 100,000 population over a 14...

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...

Día de los Niños/Day of the Child Grows to a Week of Celebration

Annual Library event celebrates children, families, and reading

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 1, 2021  In keeping with its tradition of celebrating the annual Día de los Niños/Day of the Child/Day of the Book event, the City Library invites families to stop by one of the local parks ...

Felt Bear Craft Class

Deadline to register for popular adult program May 14

PASO ROBLES, CA – April 1, 2021  On Thursday, May 27, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm, learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series for adults! In keeping with the May theme o...

Library Book Group Reads Bearskin by James McLaughlin

May’s title supports month’s theme of strength

PASO ROBLES, CA –April 1, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Bearskin by James McLaughlin on Thursday, May 20, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm.

Rice Moore is just beginning to think his troubles are behind him. He&a...

Is it Time to Reboot Your Résumé?

Library to offer virtual workshop for jobseekers March 10

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 2021 The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to present a Brainfuse Résumé Reboot Workshop, hosted by Job Search Coach Ashley Watkins, a Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW) and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (N...

Residents Invited to Apply for Open Board & Advisory Body Positions

Community participation helps city make decisions regarding services

February 23, 2021, Paso Robles, CA – The Paso Robles Community Services Department has several available positions for the Library Board of Trustees, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. Members serve one ...

Beehive Cross Stitch

Cuesta Book of the Year Series-themed adult craft class

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 2021 Register by April 15 for the Library’s Beehive Counted Cross Stitch craft class, pick up the craft materials, then meet up on Zoom Thursday, April 22, 7:00-8:00 pm to share your success!

Using the simple ...

Bee-Themed Film Discussion

Last in the Library’s Cuesta Book of the Year Series classes and events

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 2021 Wrapping up the Library’s Cuesta Book of the Year Series of bee-themed classes and events is a discussion on Thursday, April 29, 7:00-8:00 pm of the 2008 film based on the bestselling novel, The Secret L...

The Honey Bus by Meredith May

Cuesta Book of the Year selection topic of Library’s Book Group discussion

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 20201 The Paso Robles City Library’s Book Group invites the public to a Zoom discussion of the Cuesta Book of the Year selection, The Honey Bus, by Meredith May, on Thursday, April 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. 

May recalls the firs...

Library’s Cookbook Club Celebrates Honey

Cuesta Book of the Year Series-themed choice for April

PASO ROBLES, CA – March 1, 2021  In honor of the Cuesta Book of the Year selection, The Honey Bus, the Paso Robles Library invites the public to a special edition of the Cookbook Club with The Fresh Honey Cookbook by Laurey Masterton. How does it...

Struggling to File for Unemployment Benefits?

Library Offers Online Employment Assistance Resources

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 1, 2021  The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to announce a new addition to its eLibrary—an Unemployment Benefits Navigator component to the JobNow platform—for library patrons struggling to file for unemplo...

Did You Resolve to Read More in 2021?

Library’s first reading challenge of 2021 celebrates National Library Lover’s Month

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 21, 2021  Did you resolve to read more in 2021? Need a little motivation? Take the Library’s first reading challenge of the year. Read or listen to your favorite book(s) during the month of February a...

Macramé Plant Holder Craft Class

Deadline to register for popular program March 12

PASO ROBLES, CA – February 1, 2021  On Thursday, March 25, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm, learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! In keeping with March’s theme of “Happy Out,” this month’...

Burning Out on Virtual Life?

Library Still Offers Hands-on Craft Activities

PASO ROBLES, CA –January 1, 2021 - Life may be mostly virtual these days, but the Paso Robles City Library is still providing classes that incorporate hands-on craft activities. 

Each week, craft kits are available in the Children&rs...

Heart-Shaped Heating Pad Craft Class

Deadline to register February 12, 2021

PASO ROBLES, CA – January 6, 2021  On Thursday, February 25, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm, learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! In keeping with February&a...

A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole

February’s Library Book Group Title

 PASO ROBLES, CA –January 6, 2021  Join the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of A Princess in Theory on Thursday, February 18, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm. 

From acclaimed author Alyssa Cole comes the tale of a cit...

If Friends Were Flowers Embroidery Craft

Deadline to register for adult craft January 16, 2021

PASO ROBLES, CA – December 1, 2020  On Thursday, January 28, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm, learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! In keeping with January’s...

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Library Book Group’s title to ring in the New Year

PASO ROBLES, CA –December 1, 2020  Kick off the New Year with the Library Book Group’s Zoom discussion of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine on Thursday, January 21, 2021, 7:00-8:00 pm. 

No one ever told Eleanor, a wo...

NEW: Caught Read-Handed Mystery Reading Challenge

Library issues challenge to all ages to read this December

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 5, 2020  A chilly evening calls for a hot drink, a warm blanket, and a good book. Cozy up this winter with our Caught Read-Handed Mystery Reading Challenge, where the only mystery is whether you'll be able to read 500 m...

Christmas Crime Story: Library Film Discussion

A “Caught Read-Handed" Mystery Reading Challenge-inspired holiday romp
with as many twists and turns as a candy cane

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2020 On Thursday, December 10, 7:00-8:00 pm, the public is invited to discuss Christmas Crime Story, a quirky holiday romp that is more Die Hard than Jingle All the Way and with as many twists and turns as a candy ca...

December’s Holiday Craft Is a Mystery!

Mystery Box craft kits available for pick up beginning December 1

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2020  In keeping with the Library’s new “Caught Read-Handed” Mystery Reading Challenge, December’s adult craft is under wraps, but here are some clues: 

• The c...

Library’s Cookbook Club Celebrates the Holidays

Exploring traditional Christmas and Hanukkah fare

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to get in the holiday spirit by trying out a new recipe or two to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook is a classic with e...

Murder for Christmas: Library Book Group’s Holiday Title

Kicking off Library’s “Caught Read-Handed” Reading Mystery Challenge

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2020  Kick off the Library’s new “Caught Read-Handed” Mystery Reading Challenge, beginning December 1, 2020, with Murder for Christmas by Frances Duncan, available in print fro...

Happy Jolabokaflod to All!

Library to celebrate Icelandic holiday tradition in December

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2020 Jolabokaflod, the Icelandic tradition of book gifting on Christmas Eve, returns to the Paso Robles City Library.  

According to Country Living, Jolabokaflod, which translates roughly to "Christmas ...

4th Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover—with a Twist!

Library offers pandemic-safe alternative to popular children’s program

PASO ROBLES, CA – November 1, 2020  Stuffed Animals and their people are invited to say goodbye to 2020 with a very special New Year’s Eve Pajama Party via Zoom.  

For the past three years, the Library has invited Stuf...

olive & thyme: Library’s November Featured Cookbook

Inspiring family, friends, good food, and music

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 9, 2020  On Thursday, November 5, 7:00-8:00 pm, the Paso Robles City Library invites the public to join the Cookbook Club in discovering olive & thyme by consummate host and lauded chef Melina Davies. With recipes dr...

Abe: Library Film Discussion

A young boy’s quest to bring family together through fusion cooking

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 7, 2020 On Thursday, November 12, 7:00-8:00 pm, the public is invited to discuss Abe, a film about 12-year-old Abe (portrayed by Noah Schnapp) who loves food and loves to cook. But with Palestinian heritage on one side of the fam...

The Bear: Library Book Group’s November Title

A cautionary tale of human fragility, love, and loss

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 7, 2020  On Thursday, November 19, at 7:00 pm the public is invited to join the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly book group for a ZOOM discussion of The Bear by Andrew Krivak, available in print in ...

Embroidered Brooch Perfect for Holiday Gift

Craft kits available for pick up

PASO ROBLES, CA – October 7, 2020  Learn a new skill or improve your crafting abilities with the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series! November's craft is a beautiful embroidered brooch based on a design fro...

Library Offers Users of Facility’s Internet Additional Assistance

Wi-Fi tables now available for outside use

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 21, 2020 In celebration of National Library Card Sign-up Month, the Paso Robles City Library is pleased to offer four new tables to assist customers accessing the Library’s free Wi-Fi from the benches outsid...

Library Now Offering Memory Activity Kits

New ways to engage those experiencing memory loss

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 10, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to offer several new Memory Activity Kits. These kits are designed to provide mental stimulation to community members experiencing memory loss due to dementia...

Library Foundation Funds Pre-Loaded Learning Tablets

Purchase will help build technological skills and close digital divide

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 10, 2020  The Library is pleased to announce the addition of 14 Playaway Launchpad tablets—app packs grouped by subject area, grade level, theme and age for children ages 3-5 and in grades K-5. Engl...

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month

Support the value of learning and libraries

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 8, 2020  There is nothing more empowering than owning a library card; it is the key that opens the multitude of doors inside a library, where lives are transformed and communities strengthened.

The Paso Robles...

Library’s Cookbook Club Features Ciderhouse Cookbook

Celebrating the versatility of fresh cider in all its forms

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 1, 2020  On Thursday, October 1, at 7:00 pm, the Library’s Cookbook Club will meet up to discuss Ciderhouse Cookbook by Jonathan Carr. 

Inspired by the full flavors emanating from their idyl...

The Five: Library Book Group’s October Title

Lives of five victims of Jack the Ripper examined

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 1, 2020   On Thursday, October 15, at 7:00 pm the public is invited to join the Paso Robles City Library’s monthly book group for a ZOOM discussion of The Five by Hallie Rubenhold, available in the ...

Minimalism: Library Film Discussion

Documentary explores aspects of the growing minimalist movement

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 1, 2020  On Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 pm, the public is invited to discuss Minimalism: A Documentary about the Important Things, a film on the growing minimalist movement that is challenging compulsory con...

Just in Time for Halloween: Black Cat Applique Craft

Sign up before October 15 to receive craft kit

PASO ROBLES, CA – September 1, 2020  Simple enough for a beginner while intriguing enough for intermediate crafters, October’s fiber arts craft will use a few different embroidery stitches to create a black cat applique just i...

Devolución de materiales del Centro de estudios de la biblioteca

Instalación estará abierta un día solo para aceptar materiales vencidos de la biblioteca

PASO ROBLES, CA – 18 de agosto de 2020- Se le recuerda al público que los materiales prestados del Centro de Estudio de la Biblioteca antes del cierre del COVID-19 en marzo se vencen. Aunque los cargos por mora ya no se cobran, se fac...

Returning Library Study Center Materials

Facility to open one day only to accept due library materials

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 18, 2020 The public is reminded that materials checked out from the Library Study Center before the COVID-19 closure in March are due. While late fees are no longer assessed, patrons will be billed to replace items that ...

Macramé Wall Hanging is Library’s September Craft

Next in the Paso Robles City Library’s online fiber arts series

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 12, 2020  Register before September 18 to pick up a trendy, boho macramé wall hanging craft kit (available beginning September 7) that utilizes three simple knotting techniques (the lark’s he...

Every Day Is Saturday by Sarah Copeland

Library’s popular Cookbook Club’s inspired culinary resource in September

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 12, 2020 The public is invited to join the Library’s popular Cookbook Club! “For the month of September, I’ve chosen Every Day is Saturday by beloved cookbook author and re...

Library Offers Film Discussion: Driveways

Free, downloadable film on family, relationships, and connection

PASO ROBLES, CA –  August 12, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library’s new monthly film discussion series provides an opportunity to view a selected film from the library’s free hoopla digital platform then meet...

Library’s Good Read in September: The Revisioners

Free eBook and audiobook formats from hoopla Digital

PASO ROBLES, CA – August 12, 2020 The Paso Robles City Library’s Book Group will meet via ZOOM on Thursday, September 17, 7:00-8:00 pm to discuss The Revisioners by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton. The title is available in from the...

Paso Robles City Library Remains Open for Business

Grab-and-Go service available Monday-Saturday

PASO ROBLES, CA –  July 22, 2020  The Paso Robles City Library would like to remind the public that it remains open for Grab-and-Go Service—quick browsing, check out, reference services, and limited computer use. Face coverings are req...

Keto Simple by Martina Slajerova for Low Carb, High Fat Meals

Library Cookbook Club to discuss Keto diet recipes in August

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 8, 2020  Keto Simple by Martina Slajerova is the Passion for Paso Cookbook Club’s featured cookbook in August. To participate, simply access the cookbook from the Library’s free downloadable ho...

Cross-Stitched House is Library’s August Craft

Third in the Paso Robles City Library’s online craft series

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 8, 2020 As part of the Paso Robles City Library’s Book to Action grant-funded classes and events in August, the public, ages 16+, is invited to continue exploring the theme of housing insecurity by creating a cro...

Library Offers Film Discussion: Rosie

Free, downloadable film tackles issue of homelessness

PASO ROBLES, CA –  July 8, 2020 As part of its Summer Reading Program and Book to Action grant-funded classes and events, the Library is offering an opportunity to discuss the film, Rosie. To participate, access the film using the eLibrary&r...

Library Book Group Discusses Evicted

Ground-level view of one of the most urgent issues facing America today

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 8, 2020 As part of the Library’s Summer Reading Program and Book to Action grant-funded classes and events, the public, ages 16+, is invited to a ZOOM discussion of the Pulitzer prize winning book Evicted by Matt...

Library Partners with SLOLAF on Renter’s Rights

Book to Action program addresses housing challenges and the law

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 8, 2020 On Wednesday, August 26, 6:00-8:00 p.m., members of the SLO Legal Assistance Foundation will provide information on renter’s rights as part of the Library’s month-long Book to Action classes and...

Library Sponsors Food Drive in August

Another Book to Action program addressing housing insecurity

PASO ROBLES, CA – July 8, 2020 Beginning August 1 and throughout the month, the Paso Robles City Library will be working with the Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County to sponsor a food drive as part of the Library’s month-long...

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...

The City of Paso Robles Seeks Lifeguards, Swim Instructors and Support Staff

PASO ROBLES, CA – The City of Paso Robles is hiring seasonal staff for their 2021 Summer Aquatics Programs. 

Several positions are available at both of the City’s pools, including Lifeguards/Swim Instructors, Assistant Pool Man...