Reopening Update

Budget Discussions at City Council and Community Group Meetings

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had significant negative impacts on the City’s revenues. This will impact the nature and scope of the services the City can offer; the employees, businesses, not-for-profits, and others who rely on the City; and the City’s long-term fiscal sustainability. City Council will discuss the next steps in adopting the 2021 budget in June. Agenda to be posted 5/15/2020. Staff is soliciting input regarding key community priorities for  the budget. If your organization is currently hosting virtual meetings, we would like to do a 30-minute presentation and feedback session if you have room in your schedule between May 18 and July 15, 2020. Yes, we would like to schedule a presentation

Virtual Meetings Livestream

Paso Robles is now livestreaming audio and presentations from City Council and Planning Commission meetings. To listen live and view the presentations for these virtual meetings, go to the City's YouTube channel here. If you would like to call with public comment during either meeting, know the item number(s) you'd like to comment on and call 805-865-PASO (7276). You will be able to listen to the meeting while you wait. City Council agendas. Planning Commission agendas.

A Message from Your Streets Crews

On any given day you will find City streets crews filling potholes, fixing hot spots, installing or repairing sidewalks, locating underground utilities for traffic signals and street lights, installing light poles, abating weeds and tending to road edges to ensure driver safety. These crews work around the clock to serve Paso Robles residents and to keep Paso moving safely. Watch the video!

National Police Week

May 16, 2020 is National Peace Officer Memorial Day and the city Council has proclaimed May 10 - 16, 2020 as National Police Week in Paso Robles. Please join your City Council in publicly saluing the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation during a brief presentation during the May 19, 2020 City Council Meeting.  

Help Paso, Take the Census

Make sure to fill out your 2020 Census online. your answers to the census questrionnaire create the data for citiies and states to receive federal funding for resources and programs. Data is used to improve roads, create jobs and so much more. Take the census now. The Census is hiring! 

Free Testing for All Residents

Any San Luis Obispo County resident can now get tested for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in about five minutes at sites in Paso Robles and Grover Beach.

Testing is free by appointment, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Paso Robles Veteran’s Center, 240 Scott Street. Schedule online or call 888-634-1123.

Mental Health Drive Thru

Come celebrate May Mental Health Awareness Month social-distancing style. Drive through the City Library parking lot at 1000 Spring Street anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22 to learn about all the ways you can receive virtual mental health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 Updates

Because of the dynamic nature of the changes being announced as California, SLO County and Paso Robles help slow the spread of COVID-19, we have provided links below to specific resources and news. Business and home resources, County Public Health updates, volunteer opportunities and more. Details

Sign up for our Tuesday and Friday COVID-19 email updates here

Concerts in the Park Postponed

Pending reopening plans, the Paso Robles Recreation Department hopes to host the free, community-oriented "Concerts in the Park" series each Thursday evening beginning July 2 and running into September. Recreation Services will continue to monitor State and County restrictions for gatherings, and revise plans as necessary. Read the press release

Happy Heart Hunt Podcast

Have you been seeing the heart signs going up all over town? Messages of hope and inspiration are sprinkling kindness and love all over Paso Robles in the form of handmade signs made by residents. Listen to this podcast to learn more about where to see the signs and how to participate in this heart-warming national campaign being embraced in Paso Robles. 

Learn to Make Oobleck

By popular demand, Science-Dipity is offering a virtual science experience. Choose the number of days and dates you'd like to join the fun, beginning Monday, May 18 from 10-11 a.m. on Zoom. Classes meet weekdays Monday, May 18 through Friday, June 12. $15/class (10% sibling discount). Learn more and register here.

Children's Library

NEW! Book Byte
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 book! Tune in to Facebook to see what Miss Carrie recommends, then head over to the Paso Robles City Library website to join Miss Carrie for a virtual Mother Goose on the Loose program!

NEW! Bilingual Story Time
On Fridays, all day on the Paso Robles City Library website, Staff Member Miss Cristina brings you Bilingual Story Time, designed for children of all ages and appropriate for monolingual or bilingual families. 

Adult Library

Visit the library’s Facebook page to watch this week’s recommendations! All books and films are available for free downloading from the library’s digital collection.

NEW! Book Review Tuesdays 
“Get away” without leaving your house with Staff Member and bibliophile Catherine when she shares some of her favorite online books.

NEW! Joe’s Film Fridays 
Break your Netflix habit with Staff Member and film buff Joe as he shares binge-worthy films for the age 18+ crowd. 

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