Beechwood Plan Going to Council 

The Planning Commission, after much thoughtful discussion, recommended approval of the project at its August 11 meeting. The Public Hearing will take place at the October 6 City Council meeting.

The 235-acre site is located in the southeast corner of the city; south of Meadowlark, east of Virginia Peterson Elementary, and north of Creston Road.    

If approved by City Council the project would result in the development of 911 residential units, 5.6 acres of commercial and mixed-use development; an 8-acre public park; and 20 acres of open space.  
 
Project details

Voter Service Centers in Paso Robles

Voter Service Centers in SLO County will be open Saturday, October 31 through Monday, November 2, 9 AM – 5 PM and open ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3, from 7 AM – 8 PM.
Vote by Mail Ballots can be dropped off at Voter Service Centers or the Paso Robles City Library. Ballots returned at these boxes are collected directly by the Election office. Note: Hours/locations are subject to change due to COVD-19. Please check the County Elections website for updates. See Paso locations 

Small Business Loans Available

Southland EDC is a non-profit Certified Development Company chartered to assist the small business community of California since 1980.  Southland EDC is pleased to announce a partnership with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help businesses located in San Luis Obispo and Tulare County adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through a revolving loan fund program.  Details 

Virtual Meetings Livestream

The next City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 PM. To listen live and view the presentations for this virtual meeting, 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.

COVID-19 Testing in SLO County

Due to increased testing capacity, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is once again urging anyone with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms or who may have been exposed to COVID-19 to get tested at one of the County’s three community testing clinics. You can get tested here:

Paso Robles (starting next week)
Paso Robles Event Center (Frontier Pavilion)
Monday, Thursday, Saturday (ongoing)
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

And at any of these locations.

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 resident resources, County Public Health updates, volunteer opportunities and more. Details

Sign up for our COVID-19 email updates here.

Science-Dipity Academy  

Calling all inquisitive young scientists!  Join science educator Tim Baker for in-person socially distanced hands-on scientific discovery during these two new classes.  During the Family class, children ages 4-8 and their grown ups will join Mr. Baker for one on one 30 minute private science exploration activities.  The Science-Dipity Academy features a socially distanced group learning dynamic for ages 7-11 with problem solving and hands-on discovery.  Wednesdays, October 14-November 4 outdoors at Centennial Park.  Times and pricing vary, please view the online class offerings for details here. 

Shorin-Ryu Karate

Beginning, intermediate and advanced Shorin-Ryu Karate offered by a talented team of Okinawan certificated black belt instructors will introduce children and adults to the life skills that enhance mind, body and soul.  Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Centennial Park.  5-6 p.m. (Beginning & Intermediate) 6-7 p.m. (Advanced).  Monthly classes. Details

Line Dancing

No partners needed for this class that features all genres of music (not just country).  Enjoy a great workout while having lots of fun and meeting new people.  Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. at Centennial Park.  $50 for 10 classes.  Learn more and register here.

Library Cookbook Club to Discuss Ciderhouse Cookbook 

Thursday, October 1, 7:00-8:00 pm. ZOOM 
Celebrate the versatility of fresh cider in all its forms. Simply access this cookbook from the library’s hoopla Digital platform, choose a recipe to make, then during the meet up, discuss the book and the successes (or challenges) with the recipes tried! Registration is required for all participants to receive an invitation to the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+. 

Minimalism: Film Discussion  

Thursday, October 8, 7:00-8:00 pm. ZOOM 
Take a road trip across America and meet people who share their transformational stories about their experiences living a minimalist life. Delve into the environmental, social and psychological wake that is the result of compulsive consumerism. Simply download this film for free from the library’s hoopla Digital platform then join in the discussion. Registration is required for all participants to receive an invitation to the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+. 

Paso Robles Library Book Group Reads The Five by Hallie Rubenhold 

Thursday, October 15, 7:00-8:00 pm. ZOOM
This title is available in eBook and audiobook formats through the library’s hoopla Digital platform. The Five tells the stories of five women who had nothing in common but the year of their murders—1888—and the person allegedly responsible for them, never identified but made famous by the press. For more than a century, newspapers have been keen to report that Jack the Ripper preyed on prostitutes. Historian Hallie Rubenhold has discovered otherwise and strives to tell the real stories of poverty, homelessness, and rampant misogyny. Registration is required for all participants to receive an invitation to the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+. 

Black Cat Appliqué Craft 

Thursday, October 22, 7:00-8:00 pm. ZOOM 
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 appliqué just in time for Halloween. Registration is required for all participants to receive craft kit materials in plenty of time to complete the craft before the ZOOM meetup. For ages 16+. 

City Council Meeting Highlights from September 15, 2020

In compliance with social distancing, the City Council, staff, and the public participated in the September 15  City Council meeting via conference call. Highlights from the meeting can be viewed here.

Candidate Briefing Presentation

On Wednesday, September 16, a Candidate Briefing was live-streamed and is now available to view at www.prcity.com/youtube. The briefing introduced candidates to city staff, gave an overview of each department within the city and information on our Council-Manager form of government, plus a chance to ask questions and to request follow-up sessions and tours of City facilities. View the presentation

City's Recent Fire Protection Rating

City of Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services  recently received the results of an insurance evaluation designed to identify property and casualty insurance risk assessments for insurance companies. According to the Summary Report presented at the September 1 City Council meeting, the City of Paso Robles fire department received a Public Protection Classification score of 75.55 out 105.50; equivalent to a C- rating. More details

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