Fireworks Illegal in Paso Robles

As we approach the upcoming 4th of July holiday, we would like to remind our community that ALL fireworks are illegal in the City of Paso Robles.  Using fireworks in the City limits is punishable by fines up to $1000.  Even “Safe and Sane” fireworks can be very dangerous, sparklers burn at over 1800 degrees and cause burn injuries to children each year. Please celebrate safely and help prevent wildfire. 

Additional 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 Riverbed. After receiving the proposed plan last Friday and meeting with the City yesterday on June 30, 2020, the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) granted approval for the City to implement the Emergency Plan. The emergency plan will allow the city to continue improving and expanding the firebreak created in 2019 while a long-term plan to manage the vegetation is developed.  Work will begin today, July 1, 2020, and it will consist of equipment mowing, crews weed whipping and additional mastication to expand the depth of the firebreak throughout the river. Portions of the River Walk will be closed to the public while equipment is operating in those areas. We continue to aggressively address this problem to protect the citizens and visitors of Paso Robles. See Salinas Riverbed Updates here.

Mayor's Message -
Salinas Riverbed Update

Many thanks again to the brave emergency workers of our own city and those from the many agencies who came to our aid and contained the June 22 fire. 

Watch the video message on YouTube

Virtual Open House for Beechwood

The proposed Beechwood Specific Plan (Project) will begin the public hearing process soon. The applicant and City’s Community Development Department are seeking resident input prior to the hearings. Due to the Covid-19 virus, the Project Applicants have prepared a "Virtual" Open House on the project website. Please take a look and provide feedback during the month of July. 

Downtown Parking Update

We would like to thank all Downtown patrons, business owners, and employees for their continued voluntary compliance with the Downtown parking program during the re-opening of our Downtown. Downtown parking enforcement will resume effective July 1, 2020. Customers are encouraged to utilize the WayToPark mobile application to initiate their free 2-hour parking session via their personal mobile device. Pay stations are also cleaned regularly. Short-term parking spaces marked with a green curb are conveniently located around Downtown for easy curbside pick-up and do not require payment. Downtown employees must comply with the permit parking regulations to maintain available parking for Downtown patrons. Employee parking permits can be purchased online. Please direct questions to parking@prcity.com or (805) 227-PARK.

Community Priorities Survey

As we plan for recovery, your health, safety and emergency preparedness remain our highest priorities. We are asking residents to help us select our community priorities for 2021 and beyond. Please add your voice and join the conversation by completing a Community Priorities Survey today. www.prcity.com/priorities

Street Maintenance Projects Underway on Spring Street

It is finally time for the road surface repair phase of Spring Street from 24th to 36th.  Here is an image of the first 3.5 inches being removed. This road repaid project is funded by Supplemental Sales Tax revenues and is part of the Adopted 6-Year Streets Plan; more info here. 

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 and reopen for business, 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 COVID-19 email updates here.

Virtual Meetings Livestream

The next City Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 6:30pm (to allow additional time for the public to review the Agenda packet over the holiday weekend). Paso Robles continues to livestream 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.

Upcoming (Virtual) Planning Commission Meeting:
July 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM More Details

Paint & Lemonade Parties

Join instructor Stormy Capalare for these summer art classes for everyone ages 4 to adult.  Sip lemonade while creating your masterpiece on canvas using acrylic paints.  Paint a watermelon project on Wednesday, July 8 or a beach and waves masterpiece complete with sandy footprints on Wednesday, July 29.  We'll paint outdoors (with social distancing) on the Centennial pool patio.  9:30-11 a.m./$10 registration + $15 supply fee. Family/sibling discounts available. Learn more and register here!

Science-Dipity: Live From a Distance STEM Academy

Join popular science educator Tim Baker for this virtual summer science experience.  Register into any number of a week's worth of one-hour virtual sessions (using Zoom) and be guided through exciting experiments culled from many of Science-Dipity's in-person camps. Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10. $15/class (sibling discount available). Learn more and register here!

Self-Hypnosis: Quit Smoking Naturally

This virtual workshop will combine hypnosis, guided imagery, and other techniques to help you change your habits and stop smoking quickly. Tuesday July 14, 6-8 p.m. $60. Discounts for active military, veterans and returning students.  Learn more and register here!

Curbside Service Still Available

Curbside service is also available for those preferring to place holds and pick up their items in the parking lot. In addition, Paso Robles Library card holders are still encouraged to visit the library’s eLibrary and make use of all the digital resources. For those without a current library account wishing to access digital resources, eCards are available (for ages 13 and up) through the Black Gold Cooperative Library System.  

Summer Reading Program—Imagine Your Story

The Library’s first virtual Summer Reading Program is well underway but it’s not too late to join in! Simply go to prcity.beanstack.org to start your activity card. Read 10 hours and earn a drawing ticket for each hour. There will be 12 Weekly Drawings and three Grand Prize Monthly Drawings for each age group: Read-to-Me; Children; Teens; and Adults.

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