State Extends Stay at Home Order

The state's Stay at Home order will remain in place throughout the Southern California region (which for COVID purposes includes SLO County) for the foreseeable future as COVID-19 patients continue to flood the region’s healthcare system.

The Southern California and San Joaquin regions are both reporting 0% ICU capacity, while SLO County has a roughly 33% ICU capacity remaining at the moment. If an individual hospital in a county or region reports implementing crisis care, other hospitals will be asked to share resources or change operations. 

State officials expect to see another surge in new infections in the coming weeks, stemming from gatherings and travel over the winter holidays. More details

SLO County Expands Vaccine Distribution

The County Public Health Department is planning to vaccinate even more local frontline health care workers after nearly tripling its COVID-19 vaccine supply this week. The County now has over 7,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines available. Now all SLO County health care workers who currently provide direct, in-person clinical care and are not already set to get the vaccine through an employer or pharmacy partnership are invited to sign up for an appointment to get the vaccine from the County Public Health Department. More details

(3CE) Lunch and Learn: Paso Robles

Salinas River Cleanup

Between December 17th and 23rd the Paso Robles Police Department CAT team facilitated a trash cleanup in the Salinas Riverbed. A local company was contracted and removed over 24,000 pounds of trash from the riverbed at a cost of $16,000. Crews will again be in the riverbed this week cleaning the northwest end of the riverbed. This is an ongoing process until the rains limit our access into the riverbed.

Virtual Meetings Livestream

The next City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19 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.

Federal Coronavirus Aid Bill

The $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief and government funding bill was signed on Sunday, directing $600 stimulus payments to single people making $75,000 and less, or $1,200 to married couples making $150,000 or less. Partial payments will go to single people who make up to $87,000 and couples who earn up to $174,000. Heads of household are eligible for the full $600 payment up to an income of $112,500. Families will also see an additional $600 stimulus payment for most dependent children under age 17. More details

Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans

As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a “Second Draw” PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact eligibility for initial PPP loans, the loan forgiveness process, and the tax treatment of PPP loans.  Read the guide

Safe New Year's Ideas

Staying home and celebrating with the people you live with or celebrating virtually with loved ones is the safest choice this year. Do not attend large gatherings this year. If you do host or attend a small gathering, everyone can take steps to make celebrating the New Year safer.

If you host a celebration

• Talk with guests ahead of time to set expectations for celebrating together.
• Limit the number of guests.
• Keep celebrations outdoors, if possible.
• If indoors, open windows and doors. Use a window fan to blow air out, which will pull fresh air in through the open windows.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use.
• Have guests bring their own food, drinks, plates, cups, and utensils.
• Have extra unused masks available for your guests and encourage everyone to wear them inside and outside.
• Keep background music volume low so guests don’t need to shout.
• It’s okay if you decide to postpone or cancel your gathering. Do what’s best for you.
• Fun NYE ideas

COVID-19 Updates

Because of the dynamic nature of the changes being announced as California, SLO County and Paso Robles are working together to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and hasten the reopening of businesses.  We have provided links below to business and resident resources, County Public Health updates, volunteer opportunities, and more. Details

Sign up for our COVID-19 email updates here.

Winter Break Three Day Art Party 

Join artist Stormy Capalare for this three day acrylic painting art party. Each day artists of all ages (4 to adult) will learn how to create a different painting including: Birds on a Perch, A Dandelion Wish and Magic Fireflies. All supplies will be provided along with a treat and beverage on each day.  Wednesday-Friday, January 6-8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Centennial Park pool patio.  $30 registration (payable online) + a $45 supply fee (per participant) is payable to the instructor at the first class.  Learn more and register here.

YaYa Yoga Toddler and Preschooler Yoga

Yoga comes to life in these fun and creative parent/caregiver participation classes designed to stimulate a young child's growing curiosity. Playful yoga poses, animated breathing exercises and imaginative relaxation techniques, teach toddlers and young children about their growing bodies. Children ages 12 months to five years and their accompanying adults.  Wednesdays, January 13 to February 3 from 11:15-11:55 a.m. on the Centennial Pool patio. $42 (sibling discount available). 8 punch pass (to be used for all YaYa Yoga classes January through May) are also available.  Register online or learn more here.

Youth Evolution Basketball Winter Camp

Help your child stay active and engaged in a safe environment during this three day camp. Using Youth Evolution’s progressive curriculum and focusing on the whole player, this camp will teach your child the important skills needed both on and off the court. Our coaches will focus on respect, teamwork, and responsibility. After three days of passing, shooting and dribbling, your player will enjoy increased confidence in their basketball skills. Ages 5-11, Monday-Wednesday, January 11-13 from 3:15-5:15 p.m. on the Centennial Park basketball court. $100 ($10 sibling discount). Find out more and register here. 

Creative Me Time: Resin Art Bowls (Craft from Home Virtual Class)

Create a gorgeous glass-look art bowl (or several smaller ones) using resin. These bowls are perfect for display, as a gift for your special someone or to hold trinkets. You can even add a pot inside for your succulents. A kit containing all supplies, a step-by-step instruction sheet and link to a how-to video are included.  $10 online registration + a $30 supply fee payable to the instructor when kits are picked up at Centennial Park between 6-7 p.m. on Monday, January 11.  Learn more and register here. 

If Friends Were Flowers Embroidery Craft 

Registration Deadline: January 16 
ZOOM Meetup: Thursday, January 28, 7-8 PM.   
In keeping with our January theme of friendship, this month’s embroidery project would make a lovely gift for your BFF. Using simple techniques such as the back stitch and satin stitch, you will create a colorful embroidery piece that can tell your friend how much they mean to you. 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+. 

Children’s Library Virtual Fun on Facebook 

Mondays: Preschool Story Time 10 AM 
Tuesdays: Try It! with Melissa 4 PM
Wednesdays: Animal Tales Story Time 2:30 PM (Pick up a craft kit in advance!) 
Thursdays: Mother Goose on the Loose 9 AM  
Fridays: Toddler Story Time 10 AM (Pick up a craft kit in advance!) 

City Manager 

This position will require a strategic forward thinker and creative problem solver with a positive, energetic, “get-it-done” spirit, and a hands-on leadership style based on engagement, empowerment, accountability, and results.  The successful candidate will be an active, engaged manager and a relationship builder with a value system based on transparency, ethics, integrity, diversity, and a personal approach that engenders high levels of trust and confidence. Full details

Wastewater Collections Specialist

Performs maintenance, repairs and inspections to the wastewater collection system facilities; operates a variety of collection system maintenance equipment and tools including hand and power tools, heavy equipment, video inspection systems, and monitoring devices; enters and works in confined spaces; safely stores and handles chemicals; performs trench excavation and shoring. 
Must be available for regular standby assignments and work emergency overtime. Full details

Dispatcher

Under general supervision, monitors and dispatches police and fire personnel; handles emergency calls and requests for assistance; receives and processes complaints; transmits critical data to appropriate personnel; maintains a variety of confidential records and reports; performs other related duties as required. This position will remain open until filled. Full details 

Police Officer (Academy Grad/Entry Level)

Under general supervision and in cooperation with the community, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work to provide for the safety of the public, including: Patrols a designated area of the City in a radio-equipped car, motorcycle, or on foot, for the prevention of crime and enforcement of traffic laws and regulations; directs traffic; prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and illegal incidents observed; apprehends and arrests criminals; performs other related duties as required or assigned. This is an ongoing recruitment. Full details

Paso Library in the News

"In August when students came to pick up textbooks and Chromebooks, Paso Robles High School library staff handed out envelopes to students and explained that they now had access to books, audiobooks, and even movies through the public library," she said. "The city library made the processes extremely easy for the school district, and we are thrilled that so many more students now have access to more resources to support their education and recreational reading." Read article

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