3-Day Watering Schedule

The State of CA adopted regulations requiring urban water suppliers to implement Level 2 demand management measures established in the agency’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan.  The City of Paso Robles does not have or anticipate having an actual water shortage, however, to comply with the State’s requirements the City is implementing Level 2 water demand management measures.  The new restrictions became effective June 10, 2022: More information. 

Election Nomination Period 

If you would like to run for Paso Robles City Council in the November 8, 2022 election, the initial period for filing Nomination Papers is July 18 through August 12. Paso Robles residents will have the opportunity to vote for two open Councilmember seats (one in District 1 and one in District 2) and for the Mayor.  Candidates must live in the district they're running to represent; the Mayor's position is at-large. Each position serves a four-year term.  More information. 

Concerts in the Park Have Begun

The popular, family friendly concert series has returned to Downtown City Park for its 21st season! The concerts are held on Thursdays, June 9 through August 18 (no concert July 28), from 6 to 8 PM. Proceeds from the concerts benefit the REC Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to creating enhanced programs, places and open spaces for quality recreational experiences in Paso Robles. More information at prcity.com/concertsinthepark 

Phase 2 of Spaceport License Application Process Approved

On June 7 the Paso Robles City Council approved the next phase of the FAA Spaceport license application process. A Preliminary Technical Review conducted  earlier this year found that establishing a licensed Spaceport operation at the Paso Robles Airport is feasible. The efforts identified in this next phase of work are considered essential for the continued forward progress of the Paso Robles Spaceport project. 

Economic Development Updates

The City of Paso Robles is preparing its first 5-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan. The major objective of this project is to build on the City’s Economic Strategy document originally developed in 2006 and identify long-term economic development strategies, opportunities, and challenges. The Economic Development Strategic Plan will provide the City and community stakeholders with a framework to budget resources and utilize staff capacity to achieve the recommendations of the strategy. More information in the June 2022 Economic Development Newsletter. 

4th of July at Barney Schwartz Park

The City of Paso Robles with Travel Paso is hosting a free 4th of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park, on Monday, July 4 from 2-10 PM.  The celebration will include family-friendly activities throughout the day, food trucks, a concession stand and will finish off with a fireworks show at around 9:30 PM.  Parking and admission are free and there is also a free RV parking area that opens at 1PM, first come first serve. Bring a picnic but please leave the dogs at home. More information. 

Upcoming City Council Meeting

The next Paso Robles City Council meeting takes place on June 21, 2022 beginning at 6:30 PM. Residents can attend in person or listen live and view the presentations on the City's YouTube channel here. To provide public comment during the meeting, call (805) 865-PASO (7276). The agenda can be found here 72 hours prior to the meeting. 

Jr. Lifeguard Program

Stay cool this summer and learn about becoming a lifeguard during the city’s Jr. Lifeguard Program.  Swimmers ages 11-14 will learn basic lifesaving skills and how to work as a team while having lots of fun.  The class includes a public swim pass for the two-week session in which the student is enrolled.  Four class sessions to choose from Monday-Thursday, June 20 to August 11. All classes happen 11:15 AM-12:15 PM at Municipal pool. $130/session. Learn more and register here. 

Babysitting & CPR Skills Camp

Learn babysitting and childcare skills during this fun and informative hands-on camp. Students will receive lots of hands-on safety practice, first aid safety tips and a Safesitter CPR certificate. Additionally, participants will learn basic care needs for different age groups, practice storytelling skills, learn how to use guidance skills with small children and more! Ages 11-16. Monday-Thursday, June 27-30 or July 11-14 from 2-5 PM. at Bearkitten Preschool. $60 registration + $40 supply fee.  Sibling discount available. Learn more and register here. 

Pickleball 101

During this class you'll learn how to play pickleball in a fun environment from certified pickleball coach and longtime community member and teacher Jan Mundee. Participants will learn court terminology, types of shots, how to play doubles and how to score. This is an all-ages class for anyone ages 12 to adult. Families are welcome! Three dates to choose from including: Sunday, June 26, Sunday, July 17 or Sunday, August 14 from 8-11  AM on the Centennial Park Pickleball Courts. $55 registration ($10 additional family member discount). Pickleball paddles and pickleballs available to purchase from instructor. Learn more and register here. 

In-Person Story Time 

In-person Story Time is back at the Paso Robles City Library two days a week this summer! 
Mondays: Miss Frances returns with Animal Tales & Crafts at 2:30 PM in the Story Room. 
Fridays: Miss Cappy returns with Toddler Story Time & Crafts at 10 AM in the Story Room. 

*NEW* Bilingual Story Time

The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to offer Cuentos and Crafts with Cristal, a special 6-week bilingual Story Time and Craft program on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM at the Library Study Center, located on the corner of Oak and 36th streets. 

Between June 22 and July 27, the Library Study Center will be open to children on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00 PM.

Zoo to You presents Under the Rainforest Canopy  

Wednesday, June 15, 10 AM 
Library Conference Room 
Take a stroll through a tropical rainforest with Zoo to You! Come meet and learn about some of the animal friends that live and play in this colorful ecosystem! 

Library Book Group Reads: Dogtripping by David Rosenfelt 

Wednesday, June 15, 6-7 PM 
Library Conference Room  
When mystery writer David Rosenfelt and his family moved from Southern California to Maine to begin a dog-rescue foundation, they thought they had prepared for everything. But traveling with 25 dogs turned out to be a bigger ordeal than he anticipated! The title is available in in various formats through the catalog. Library  
Space is limited. Registration is required for each participant to receive ZOOM meetup information. For ages 16+. 

Na Mele O Ke Kai 

Wednesday, June 22, 10 AM 
Library Conference Room 
Join Sylvia Hambly and the dancers of Halau Hula Na Mele o ke Kai on Wednesday, June 22 at 10 AM to explore the art of hula by learning how movement interprets the poetry of music. Get a taste of Hawaiian culture, music, language and dance in this fun program for all ages. Na Mele o ke Kai is based out of San Luis Obispo and welcomes all interested individuals who want to experience the language and traditions of Polynesian cultures through dance, music and song.  

Foster Care Needed in Paso Robles

SLO County is currently facing an unprecedented shortage of available resource family homes to care for foster youth, 51 of whom are from Paso Robles. The two most pressing needs are for homes willing to provide short-term care as an emergency shelter home or homes willing to care for school-aged youth ages 6-18, especially teenagers. More information at 805-781-1705 or www.slofostercare.com

North County Job Boards

Looking for work or looking to hire staff? 
Here are two North County Job Boards listing a wide range of available positions:

• Visit SLO CAL North County Job Board
• Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Job Board

Translation Services Available

The City of Paso Robles uses a translation service to help callers more quickly. The service allows City staff to easily connect to a third-party translation service via a conference call. The service has been in use by the Police Department for some time and is now available in all departments when callers access the City’s information line at 805.227.7276. Read the Press Release o la  Noticia de Prensa. 

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