Santa's Sleigh Returns! 

The Paso Robles Police and Fire Departments have invited Santa and his sleigh back to Paso. He will be at the Oak Park Community Center on Wednesday, December 14 from 6-7:30 PM and at Centennial Park on Thursday, December 15 from 6-7:30 PM, handing out hot cocoa and candy canes. Children can have their picture taken with Santa. 

Made in Paso Holiday Gift Guide

If you're looking to shop local this holiday season, here is a quick list of suggestions that will make your life easier, support our local small businesses and take a load off your mail delivery person. The list includes suggestions for kids, teens, foodies, the adventurous sorts and more. All suggestions were submitted by locals. 

Water Rate Hearing

The City of Paso Robles is proposing to gradually phase in water rate adjustments over the next five years to support water system operating and maintenance expenses, fund the City’s share of debt service for the Nacimiento Water Project, and provide funding for capital improvements needed to support safe and reliable service.  All City water customers are receiving notices in the mail to announce a public hearing on the proposed water rate increases on December 20th, 2022 at 6:30 pm. More information

Paso Partners with Military

Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin, Mayor Le Barre of King City, and Col. Lamb, Garrison Commander at Forth Hunter Liggett, have officially formed a partnership known as the Central Coast Military and Civilian Council (CCMCC). The goal of this effort is to to strengthen relations between military installations and local governments.  More information

New Year's Eve Celebration

The City of Paso Robles is hosting a FREE New Year’s Eve celebration in the downtown City Park that includes a bonfire, band, DJ, fire dancers and more. The celebration runs from 7-11PM. A 9PM ball drop is set to coincide with midnight on the East Coast so attendees can enjoy ringing in the New Year and still be home before midnight. All ages are welcome, there is no charge for admission. More information

Community Asked to Test Internet Access and Speed

The cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero, through their joint broadband strategy project, and the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast, have launched an internet needs assessment survey and speed test campaign for the public to self-report their digital experiences and internet speeds at home, work, or wherever they connect. More information

Upcoming City Council Meeting

The next City Council meeting takes place on December 6, 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. 

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Join Recreation Services and the Paso Robles Police Department to welcome Santa in his sleigh. Santa's elves and the Paso Robles Fire Fighters will be celebrating with Santa during this free event that includes holiday give-aways, treats and of course a photo op with the big man himself. 
Oak Park • Wednesday, December 14, 6-7:30 PM
Centennial Park • Thursday, December 15, 6-7:30 PM

Mail Your Letters to Santa

This year Santa's elves will once again deliver a special mailbox to Centennial Park for children to send their letters to Santa. This magical mailbox (which also offers a great photo-op for the holiday season) will be in the main lobby of Centennial Park beginning Monday, December 5 through Wednesday, December 21. The lobby will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for children to mail their letters. Every child who mails a letter will receive a special treat bag from Santa's elves.
Any letter works, or download Santa stationery or a Santa letter template.

Holiday Hospitality Days

The Recreation Services team will be spreading holiday cheer by hosting special hospitality days in December. Visit the Centennial Park main lobby and grab a holiday treat as our way of sharing the joy of the season with the community we love. Holiday Hospitality Days will happen Monday, December 12 through Friday, December 16 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. We hope you'll stop by and enjoy some holiday cheer with us!

Library Book Group Reads: The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

Thursday, December 15, 6-7 pm 
In this magical debut, a couple's lives are changed forever by the arrival of a little girl, wild and secretive, on their snowy doorstep. As they struggle to understand this child who could have stepped from the pages of a fairy tale, they come to love her as their own daughter. But things are rarely as they appear and what they eventually learn about her will transform all of them. This title is available in various formats through the catalog. Registration is required for each participant. Group registrations cannot be processed. For ages 16+. 

Start the New Year with Crafting!  

Registration Deadline: Friday, December 16
Materials Pick-Up Party: Thursday, December 29, 6-7 pm, Library Conference Room 
Crafters will enjoy this Felt Coin Purse project – a great tool to meet your New Year’s goal to save your pennies. Designed by Over the River Felt of overtheriverfelt.com, this coin purse is just the right size to fit in a handbag or backpack. This class is perfect for beginning sewing enthusiasts. Combining hand sewing and felt assembly techniques, this simple project features a sturdy metal clasp. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. Registration with Paso Robles City Library card is required for each participant. Group registrations cannot be processed. For ages 16+

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. 

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.

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.

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

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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