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City of Paso Robles Newsletter for September 15-30, 2022


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Community Risk Reduction

The City of Paso Robles continues its efforts to reduce community risk from wildfires. Risk in the Salinas River corridor has been mitigated by goat grazing, hand crews and CAT team trash removal and outreach efforts.  In 2020 thirty-five acres burned, in 2021 five acres burned, and so far in 2022 only three acres have burned. More information 

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Creeks to Coast Clean Up Day

The City of Paso Robles is holding its annual Creeks to Coast Clean-Up Day event on September 17. This is a county-wide annual event where volunteers of all ages join City staff to remove trash and restore the health of our precious Salinas River. The event provides an opportunity to come together with your families, community and friends to accomplish something vital to the protection of our precious Salinas River. More information

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Emergency Response Training

Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Department, in partnership with the North San Luis Obispo County Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program, is offering the CERT: Basic Training Class September 27 to October 8, which teaches basic disaster response skills so you can safely help yourself and those around you. Take this course and learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community when disaster strikes. More information

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Airport Commission Recruiting

The City of Paso Robles is seeking applicants for openings on the Airport Commission. The City will accept applications until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 30. The Commission serves the Paso Robles City Council as a means to aid the Council in gathering public input on the operation and future development of the Paso Robles Airport. More information

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Union/Golden Hill Detours

The intersection at Golden Hill and Union is closed for construction. Please use posted detours only to avoid impacting residential neighborhoods and local businesses. To lessen stress, please plan your route and departure time to account for traffic impacts. More info 

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Call Before You Dig

SoCal Gas would like to remind residents to follow these important steps before you start a project: 

  • MARK OUT your proposed project area in white paint or provide other suitable markings. 
  • CONTACT 811 Underground Service Alert (USA) at California811.org or dial 811, to submit a location request at least two business days before digging.
  • USE ONLY HAND TOOLS within 24 inches on each side of marked utility lines to carefully expose the exact locations of all lines.
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Upcoming City Council Meeting

The September 20, 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. 

Upcoming City Meetings, Forums, & Workshops


Creeks to Coast Clean-Up Day
September 17, 2022, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
More Details

Development Review Committee
September 19, 2022, 3:30 PM
More Details

City Council Meeting
September 20, 2022, 6:30 PM
More Details

Development Review Committee
September 26, 2022, 3:30 PM
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Planning Commission Meeting
September 27, 2022, 6:30 PM
More Details

Public Meetings Livestream

Meetings may be attended in person unless noted otherwise. Interested parties have the option to listen live and view the presentations for these meetings on
the City's YouTube channel.
If you would like to call with public comment during a livestreamed meeting,
call 805-865-PASO (7276). 
City Council agendas. Planning Commission agendas
Meetings are also broadcast live on KPRL AM1230.

Recreation Events & Classes 

To view all current classes please visit prcity.com/recreationonline. To learn more about recreation classes and services, please visit prcity.com/recreation or contact us at (805) 237-3988 or recservices@prcity.com. 

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Zumba Gold is Back! 

Following a summer hiatus, Zumba Gold classes are returning to the schedule on Mondays and Fridays from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. in the Centennial Park Banquet Room. This upbeat class is a mid-level aerobic workout for any age set to Latin based music. Routines are fun and challenging. $45 for a 10-punch pass or $5 drop-in.  Learn more and register here.

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Art Park

Your young artist will learn by following the teacher in a step-by-step method that allows the child to see projects take shape from beginning to end with games, books and music exploration sprinkled throughout. Monthly four-week sessions/$60 (includes all supplies needed). October classes begin the week of October 3.  Choose between Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday classes.  3:15-5:15 p.m. in the Centennial Park Acorn Room.  Learn more and register here.

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Women’s Volleyball League

Join us for this competitive Women's Volleyball League which is made up of four to eight teams (comprised of at least 6 players each). Teams are guaranteed twelve matches (2 matches a night, 6 weeks of play) with the top four teams progressing to playoffs. Monday, September 26 through October 31 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Centennial Park Gym. Team registration/$306 (players must register on the first night of play as a team). Contact Greg Cunningham for information at pasorec.volleyball@gmail.com and learn more here.

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Glow-Ga & Glow Dance Party

Save the Date for a vinyasa-style yoga class followed by a glow in the dark dance party complete with a glow in the dark photo area.  Friday, October 7 from 6 to 7:15 pm in the Centennial Park Banquet Room.  $18 for an individual registration with family packages available including $32 for two family members and $60 for four family members.  Glow Kits with glow sticks and jewelry are available for purchase at the event for $2 for an individual or $5 for a family kit.  Learn more and register here.

Youth scholarships are available for all recreation classes.   
Scholarship information can be found here. Registration for all classes can be accomplished online at prcity.com/recreation or at the Centennial Park registration desk (600 Nickerson Drive) Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 PM.

City Library Events & Classes

Story time

In-Person Preschool Story Time 

Wednesdays, 10:00 am 
Story Hour Room 

The Paso Robles City Library has returned to offering weekly in-person Preschool Story Time for ages 3-6 with Youth Services Librarian Melissa Bailey. Join her on Wednesdays for stories, movement, music, and a craft activity. Children can practice their listening and socialization skills while having lots of fun. Space is very limited so come early and secure your seat. 

Kids and Cristal working on art in kids library

Cuentos y Crafts with Cristal 

Tuesdays, 3:30 pm 
Story Hour Room 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, and what better way than with bilingual stories and crafts? Beginning September 20, at 3:30 pm, Miss Cristal will engage children each Tuesday with a bilingual story and related craft in the Library Story Hour Room. Space and supplies are limited so arrive early to make sure you can participate! 


Come Work for the City!

The following positions are currently open, click each link for requirements, salary and benefits information, application deadlines and interview dates:

 

City Librarian
Dispatcher 
Parks Maintenance Specialist I/II
Police Officer

Streets Maintenance Specialist I/II
Wastewater Collections Maintenance Specialist I/II
Water Maintenance Specialist I/II
Water Maintenance Specialist III


See all jobs here

Regular City Reports

Rainfall Totals

City Project Updates
City Financial Reports
Building Permit Reports
Street Sweeping Schedule
Community Development Project Reports

Other Information

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Economic Development Newsletter

The City of Paso Robles develops strategies to improve the economic strength of the City through business development, retention and expansion, workforce development, job creation and the diversification of Paso's economy.  Learn more here and/or sign up for the Economic Development Newsletter on the Notify Me page.

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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

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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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