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• Last minute preparations for California Mid State Fair Play Video

  July 17, 2012 8:45 PM

  The California Mid State Fair in Paso Robles kicks off its 12 day run Wednesday afternoon. Concerts, foods and carnival rides are just some of the things that the fair has to offer. But how are the days leading up to the big opening? It's one of the... more »

• City of Paso Robles hit with lawsuit from former police officer

  May 30, 2012 8:18 PM

  The city of Paso Robles was hit with a lawsuit Tuesday from a former, fire police officer. In the papers, Brennan Lux claimed former police chief Lisa Solomon made sexual advances towards him. Solomon resigned from her role in March, after allegations of sexual misconduct, as well as a... more »

• Local students honored for mastering English

  May 21, 2012 9:40 PM

  The Paso Robles School District honored a group of students Monday, who've mastered the English language. It's called a "re-classification" ceremony. The students started school speaking fluent Spanish, and knew very little English, but are now fluent in English. The California Department of Education tests all students not... more »

• Construction in Paso Robles could cause extra traffic during wine festival weekend Play Video

  May 17, 2012 9:38 PM

  The Paso Robles Wine Festival starts Friday, and if you're going, you may want to give yourself some extra time. You could hit traffic due to construction. Since late last year, construction crews have been working on the Highway 46 East-Highway 101 interchange project. Crews are currently adding an... more »

• Paso Robles officials ready for new police chief, ask Los Gatos firm for help Play Video

  May 1, 2012 10:57 PM

  Paso Robles officials told KSBY Tuesday that they're ready to find a new police chief, and have asked an executive search firm to help. It will cost the city just under $20,000 to get the help. This, after former police chief Lisa Solomon resigned back in early April. ... more »

• Teen lifeguard pulls woman from Paso Robles pool Play Video

  February 21, 2012 2:30 AM

  A Paso Robles teenager is being hailed as a hero after helping save a woman's life at the municipal pool last Thursday. The woman was participating in an a water aerobics class for seniors when she had a medical emergency. The 17-year-old lifeguard on duty immediately came to her... more »

• Parents upset over recreation fees for youth sports

  February 15, 2012 2:52 AM

  Some Paso Robles parents are fed up with the fees for youth sports programs in the city. They say the recreation department used to provide money to youth sports teams but with budget cuts, more parents are now volunteering their time and putting in their own money to run... more »

• Hero medal stolen from Paso Robles woman

  February 11, 2012 2:33 AM

  A Paso Robles woman is asking for the community's help to recover a medallion stolen from her home. The medal is from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. The organization hands out the awards to civilians every year who risk their lives to save others. Cat Rowley and her family... more »

• Teachers protest against possible pay cuts

  February 8, 2012 3:07 AM

  It was standing room only at Tuesday night's school board meeting in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. The district has proposed a three percent pay cut this year and next for teachers. Back in September, auditors found an accounting error of $1.59 million. That means the cash-strapped... more »

• No proof needed for 'Cash for Keys' payout Play Video

  November 3, 2011 9:14 PM

  Banks and lenders are paying off people living in foreclosed homes to get them out. Come to find out, those "tenants" don't have to show proof they even live at the property. Instead of an eviction notice, lenders offer tenants of foreclosed homes cash to hand over the keys,... more »

• Central Coast animal expert reacts to Ohio ordeal Play Video

  October 20, 2011 1:50 AM

  Animal expert David Jackson of Paso Robles shared his reaction to the nearly 50 animals that were hunted down and killed in Ohio. "I'm really, really, really sorry for those animals," he said Wednesday night. Deputies in Zanesville, Ohio say 48 exotic animals were freed Tuesday by their... more »

• Paso Robles pub faces wrongful death suit Play Video

  October 13, 2011 1:28 AM

  Pappy McGregor's, a popular pub in Downtown Paso Robles, is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after a man was found dead on nearby train tracks in July 2010. Within the pages of the suit, it says Bryan Brady was celebrating his 21st birthday at The Crooked Kilt-- now known... more »

• Budget cuts forcing parents to pay for bus service in Paso Robles School District

  August 16, 2011 9:28 PM

  It used to be one of those things you took for granted but this year, many parents in northern San Luis Obispo County will have to pay to put their child on the school bus. Budget cuts are forcing the Paso Robles School district to charge for busing. It... more »

• Enjoy "Pints for Guinness" at Pappy Mcgregor's

  July 29, 2011 2:44 PM

  If you're kicking off the weekend with a few cold ones, why not contribute to a great cause at the same time? Pappy McGregor's in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo is hosting "Pints for Guinness" Friday night. Guinness is a Chihuha mix who is almost two years... more »

• Mother of one of Shaun Harrison's previous victims speaks to KSBY News

  May 26, 2011 9:24 PM

  The local man accused of sexually victimizing three teenage girls has a criminal past that reaches back to 2005. Shaun Harrison, 25, was arrested on April 6 for violating terms of his parole. During their investigation officers found he used social networking sites to sexually victimize three girls between... more »

• Local man accused of sexually victimizing underage girls, served more than four years in state prison for similar crimes

  May 26, 2011 6:27 PM

  The Paso Robles man accused of sexually victimizing at least three underage girls he met online, was convicted of similar crimes back in 2006. Shaun Harrison was 20 years old when a San Luis Obipso County judge sentenced him to more than four years in state prison in connection... more »

• Officers warn parents about social networking sites after sex offender arrest

  May 26, 2011 1:14 AM

  Officers in Paso Robles want you to be extra aware about online dangers after arresting a local man for sexually victimizing three teenage girls. Police and State Parole agents arrested 25-year-old Shaun Harrison on April 6. He was taken into custody for violating terms of his parole. Officers took... more »

• Officers say sex offender used social networking sites to contact underage girls

  May 25, 2011 8:46 PM

  Paso Robles police are hoping the public can help find potential victims of a registered sex offender, arrested last month. Police and State Parole agents arrested 25-year-old Shaun Harrison on April 6. He was taken into custody for violating terms of his parole. Officers took Harrison's computer and cell... more »

• Amgen tour to roll through Paso Robles despite Hwy 1 closure

  April 21, 2011 8:36 PM

  A road closure on Highway 1 will likely force the Amgen Tour to change course. A mudslide closed a portion of the highway near Alder Creek last month. Caltrans says that will likely impact Stage Five of the Amgen tour that takes place May 19th. It's a 139-mile section... more »

• Officer shoots, kills pit bull

  April 18, 2011 9:47 PM

  A Paso Robles police officer shot and killed a pit bull Sunday night, after investigators say it was used to attack two women. It happened around 6 p.m., on the 1100 block of Nanette Street. Investigators say a man tried to unleash his pit bull on his mother and... more »

• Officers "tracking down leads" after violent armed robbery over the weekend

  April 18, 2011 6:42 PM

  Officers in Paso Robles are tracking down leads, hoping to find the two men responsible for a violent armed robbery over the weekend. It is the fourth armed robbery in the city this month and it happened Saturday night at J & J Liquor in the 3300 block of... more »

• Robbers 'pistol whip' store clerk, get away with cash

  April 17, 2011 9:27 PM

  Paso Robles police are scrambling to find the two men they say are responsible for a violent armed robbery. The crime happened at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, at J & J Liquor. That's on the 3300 block of Spring Street. Tom Lee, owner of J&J Liquor, played back the frightening... more »

• Time running out to bring back July 4 fireworks show in Paso Robles

  April 14, 2011 8:36 PM

  People in Paso Robles are hoping some last-minute fundraising can reignite the city's July 4 celebration. A lack of funding canceled the Barney Schwartz fireworks show last year and as of now, the city needs between $50,000 and $60,000 to make this year's display happen. The city council... more »

• Business owners rallying to save Paso Robles July 4 fireworks show

  April 14, 2011 12:11 PM

  A lack of funds could cancel the Paso Robles July 4 fireworks show for the second year in a row, but several business owners are rallying to save it. The deadline for the city council to decide if there is enough money is Friday, but local businesses are planning... more »

• Investigators searching for armed and dangerous suspects

  April 8, 2011 9:23 PM

  A Paso Robles couple is wanted by sheriff's deputies tonight and investigators say they're armed and dangerous. One of them is suspected of being tied to a meth lab detectives raided yesterday. Deputies found chemicals and equipment yesterday at a home on Prairie Road near the Paso Robles airport.... more »

• Sheriff's Detectives Bust Meth Lab

  April 8, 2011 1:41 AM

  San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's detectives uncovered what they believe is a Meth lab in Paso Robles on Thursday. The residents of 4670 Prairie Road said they were making soap, but investigators believe they were involved in something much more dangerous and illegal. "We recovered a large amount... more »

• Paso Robles PD: Armed robber pistol-whipped employee before making off with cash

  April 5, 2011 7:00 AM

  Paso Robles police officers are looking for a man who robbed a donut shop at gunpoint late Monday night. It happened just before 10:00p.m. Monday at DK's Donuts, located in the 1700 block of Spring St. in Paso Robles. Officers say the suspect came into the store, pulled... more »

• Paso Robles holds hearing on new water rate structure tonight

  April 5, 2011 6:45 AM

  Paso Robles city leaders debut a revised, uniform water rate structure at the city council meeting Tuesday night. The new water rate structure is based on how much water a customer uses. It gets rid of a current $18 fixed monthly charge. Then, beginning January 1, 2012, folks would... more »

• CHP Officers involved in water rescues this week share their experiences

  March 23, 2011 2:31 AM

  For most of the year, they fly under the radar, but the California Highway Patrol's Air Rescue unit has been a lifeline in the sky for some folks along the Central Coast this week. The team out of Paso Robles performed two water rescues Monday. We took to the... more »

• Police call Paso Robles murder "random act of violence"

  March 9, 2011 3:07 AM

  Paso Robles police say the murder of a 46-year-old man at a Paso Robles laundromat Sunday night was completely random. Officers say Martin McWilliams of Paso Robles was stabbed to death Sunday night at the laundromat on Spring Street. 28-year-old John Woody, of San Jose (pictured), was arrested Monday... more »

• Nominations being taken for Tour of California's 'Breakaway from Cancer' event in Paso Robles

  February 28, 2011 6:18 PM

  Paso Robles is one of five cities chosen to host a Breakaway from Cancer champion in this year's Amgen Tour of California. The Breakaway from Cancer initiative is a one-mile bike ride to the finish line, prior to the professional cyclists' arrival. It aims to raise awareness of resources... more »

• Hundreds of people celebrate the life of Obbie Atkinson

  February 12, 2011 11:42 PM

  In Paso Robles hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the life of Obbie Atkinson. Atkinson died February 4 after a plane crash near Cal Poly two weeks ago. The 86-year-old aviator from Paso Robles was a passenger in the single-engine plane. He first started flying as a captain of B-29s... more »

• Unanimous vote denies new charter school

  February 8, 2011 11:42 PM

  The Paso Robles School Board unanimously denied the petition for a new charter school Tuesday night. The group of organizers and supporters wanted to open the school this fall with an initial enrollment of 180 students in grades "K" through eight, with the possible expansion to 410 students after... more »

• Passenger in plane crash at Cal Poly dies

  February 5, 2011 1:37 AM

  The Paso Robles man hurt in Thursday's plane crash at Cal Poly has died. Obbie Atkinson, 86, was a passenger in the single-engine plane that went down Thursday morning. A close friend says he passed away around 9:30 Friday night. Jeff Welles, the pilot, was released from the hospital... more »

• Paso Robles soldier returns home from year-long tour in Kuwait

  January 7, 2011 8:34 PM

  A local family is celebrating after a Paso Robles soldier returns from Kuwait. Sgt. Michael Howard has been serving in Kuwait for one year, working to set up communications for troops. Friday's homecoming was a moment more than six months in the making. "Excited, happy," said Diana Howard. "I... more »

• Non profit dental clinic receives thousands of dollars to help keep kids smiling

  December 17, 2010 11:23 AM

  In recent weeks, more than $12,000 have been awarded to a local, non profit dental clinic that serves children in need. La Clinica de Tolosa has received $10,000 from the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and another $2,500 from Rabobank. The funding will be used to help cover... more »

• 17 customers still without power after officer-involved accident

  December 12, 2010 8:57 PM

  PGE says 17 customers are still without power in the Paso Robles area after an officer-involved accident on Highway 101 early Sunday morning. It happened just after 1:00 a.m. just south of State Route 46 West. That's where a truck crashed into a power pole, knocking power lines across... more »

• Officer-involved accident sends two people to the hospital, knocks out power to nearly 80 customers

  December 12, 2010 8:52 PM

  Dozens of people in Paso Robles were without power for most of the day after an officer-involved accident on Highway 101. The early-morning crash shut down a portion of Highway 101 for almost two hours and sent two people to the hospital, including a police officer. It all... more »

• Paso Robles Toy Bank and Salvation Army host toy giveaway for families in need

  December 11, 2010 10:23 PM

  Thanks to a local toy bank and thousands of donations more than 600 struggling families will be getting Christmas presents under the tree this year. The Paso Roles Toy Bank and Salvation Army passed out toys, clothes, food and school supplies to parents in need Saturday. Despite the increase... more »

• Paso Robles High School senior arrested, accused of sexual battery on a female student

  December 8, 2010 10:59 PM

  A Paso Robles high school senior was arrested Wednesday afternoon. He is accused of sexual battery on a fellow, female student. The young man has been identified as 18-year-old Miguel Santos. Investigators are not releasing the alleged victim's name but they say she is 15 years old. Officers... more »

• Phone scam targets local seniors

  December 3, 2010 10:12 PM

  A warning for seniors after a local couple is nearly scammed out of thousands of dollars. It is a scam that usually targets seniors, where the caller poses as a friend who needs bail money. Local crime prevention experts say it is one of the most common phone... more »

• Local men are changing the face of men's health, one 'stache at a time

  November 23, 2010 11:48 AM

  A movement is raising eyebrows all over the world, one mustache at a time. Mo is Aussie for mustache. So, during this month of "Movember," men are ditching the razors to "change the face of men's health." They are tired of statistics such as: 1 in six men... more »

• Owners of pit bull that attacked two-year-old boy say the dog never showed signs of aggression

  November 18, 2010 8:00 PM

  Two days after a Paso Robles toddler was attacked by a pit bull the dog's owners say their pet has never shown any signs of aggression. Two-year-old Jay Weeks was playing in his backyard when the dog grabbed ahold of his head through a fence. The toddler needed... more »

• Owners of pit bull that attacked two-year-old boy speak to KSBY News

  November 18, 2010 4:53 PM

  The owners of a pit bull that attacked a two-year-old boy in Paso Robles Tuesday say they are deeply sorry for what happened, but insist their dog has never shown any signs of aggression before. The couple did not want to give their names, or appear on camera, but... more »

• SLO Co. Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team holds training exercise

  November 17, 2010 7:21 PM

  If you saw hazmat crews, firefighters, sheriff's deputies and the bomb squad outside Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles Wednesday, don't worry it was all part of a drill. The San Luis Obispo County Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team conducted a training exercise there Wednesday. Nearly three dozen... more »

• One man arrested after deputies find a steroid lab inside his home

  October 16, 2010 12:21 AM

  One man is behind bars after deputies discover a small steroid lab inside his Paso Robles home. Narcotics detectives suited up and sealed off the home in the 300 block of Panorama Friday night. Investigators believe the man inside was processing and manufacturing illegal steroids. Deputies say... more »

• Paso Robles Celebrates Pioneer Day

  October 9, 2010 6:59 PM

  People in Paso Robles were celebrating the city's rich heritage Saturday. It was all part of the annual Pioneer Day which provides a full day of family fun for free. Saturday morning's parade kicked off a full agenda of activities. It featured close to 200 entries, and of course,... more »

• Locals invited to spend a 'Night at the Castle' while helping to cure a deadly disease

  September 14, 2010 3:15 PM

  The 4th Annual San Luis Obispo County "Walk With Us to Cure Lupus" event kicks off with a Night at the Castle. The fundraiser is being held at Eagle Castle Winery in Paso Robles Thursday, September 16, from 6-8 p.m. There will be wine tasting, appetizers, raffles and... more »

• DUI checkpoint leads to two arrests

  September 5, 2010 6:50 PM

  Local officers are cracking down on drunk drivers this weekend. Two people were arrested for driving under the influence in Arroyo Grande Saturday night and on Sunday night, Paso Robles police officers will be on the lookout. They are holding a DUI checkpoint somewhere within the city limits. The checkpoint... more »

• Immigration a hot topic at candidates forum in Paso Robles

  August 14, 2010 1:36 AM

  The four people hoping to represent California's 15th District in the State Senate shared why they're the best for the job Friday. The special election will be held August 17. The 15th District includes most of the Central Coast, it runs from Santa Cruz down the coast into... more »

• State workers to protest Gov. Schwarzenegger's cameo in "The Expendables"

  August 13, 2010 6:09 PM

  State workers with SEIU Local 1000 will gather at movie theaters across the state tonight to protest "The Expendables." Gov. Schwarzenegger has a brief cameo in the movie, and workers say they will send the message that they are not "expendable." The protests come as the governor tries to reimpose... more »

• Monster Truck Showdown takes over the Chumash Arena

  August 1, 2010 11:36 PM

  The California Mid-State Fair is in its final hours and on Sunday night it wasn't music coming from the Chumash Arena. Trucks from all across the country went head to head in a wheelie competition, side-by-side racing and a freestyle contest. "It went around and around," said 5-year-old... more »

• Man hit and killed by train in Paso Robles identified

  August 1, 2010 12:00 AM

  The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department has identified the man hit and killed by a train in Paso Robles as Bryan Brady, 21. Investigators believe Brady was laying on the tracks when he was hit around 6:30a.m. Saturday morning. It's still unclear why he was laying on... more »

• Jr. Livestock Auction takes over the Mid-State Fair

  July 31, 2010 8:07 PM

  The weather was perfect for a day at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, and that is where dozens of kids spent their time showing off months of hard work. The 2010 Junior Livestock Auction took place Saturday, and while the bidding fun only lasts a few minutes,... more »

• Local teen inspiring others at the Mid-State Fair

  July 31, 2010 12:23 AM

  Day ten of the California Mid-State Fair is wrapping up Friday night and that is bittersweet for many of the students taking part in this year's events. However for one local 17-year-old girl this year's fair has been about much more than pageant crowns and 4-H ribbons. It... more »

• Low-income students prepare for Kids Spree 2010

  July 24, 2010 1:41 AM

  School is still out for the summer but more than 150 kids will be doing some special back to school shopping this weekend. It is all for the United Way's Kids Spree 2010, and for some low-income students it is the only brand new gear they will get all... more »

• Industrial Arts Competition and Auction showcases woodworking and welding projects

  July 22, 2010 7:46 PM

  S tudents put their woodworking and welding skills on display at the California Mid-State Fair. It was all part of the Industrial Arts Competition and Auction. Everything from furniture, to barbeque smokers were up for grabs. The projects can sell for anywhere between $100 and $2,000, but... more »

• California Mid-State Fair doesn't boost all businesses

  July 22, 2010 4:31 PM

  The California Mid-State Fair is in full swing and that means big crowds, and big bucks for some Paso Robles businesses. However that is not the case for all businesses. Some small business owners in the downtown area tell KSBY News they see fewer customers during those twelve... more »

• Suspects identified in Paso Robles drive-by shooting

  July 11, 2010 11:09 PM

  We're learning more about the drive-by shooting that left one man with minor injuries in Paso Robles Saturday night. It happened at a home in the 5000 block of Weeping Willow Way, near Jardine Road. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Deputies say 28-year-old Salvador Solorio of San Jose... more »

• Atascadero woman accused of killing a local CHP officer to be arraigned today

  July 1, 2010 12:05 PM

  The Atascadero woman accused of hitting and killing local California Highway Patrol Officer Brett Oswald on Sunday night is expected to enter a plea this morning. 22-year-old Kaylee Weisenberg was visibly shaken when she appeared for a video arraignment Wednesday, which Judge Michael Duffy continued. Weisenberg is charged with... more »

• American Radio Relay League holds Field Day in Paso Robles

  June 27, 2010 7:27 PM

  Dozens of people were preparing for an emergency in Paso Robles Saturday but don't worry, it was all a test. In fact the American Radio Relay League's Field Day event has been preparing amateur radio operators for an emergency for the last 50 years. Organizers say in a... more »

• Paso Robles cancels 4th of July fireworks celebration

  June 2, 2010 12:58 PM

  The city of Paso Robles will not have its annual 4th of July fireworks show this year. Paso Robles Mayor Duane Picanco says the city's celebration was at least $10,000 short on funds. The city relies on businesses and private donations to help pay for a portion on the event,... more »

• Paso Robles girl needs surgery and community support to walk again

  June 1, 2010 2:51 PM

  Cheyenne Willis is in need of some the Central Coast's generosity. The Paso Robles girl underwent surgery to have brain pacemakers implanted to reduce the affects of dystonia, a neurological movement disorder that caused her to lose the use of her legs. She is recovering and doing well,... more »

• Two Central Coast moms share their secrets to working at home and making good money

  May 25, 2010 4:07 PM

  Whether you are a parent who wants to be home more, but still needs to make money, or someone who needs a supplemental income to make ends meet, this maybe the story you have been waiting to hear. There are plenty of jobs out there that allow you to... more »

• Paso Robles police working to keep drunk drivers off the road

  May 22, 2010 2:19 AM

  The Paso Robles Police Department will be working to keep the roads safe from drunk drivers this weekend. Officers will be holding a DUI Checkpoint in the city from 7 p.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Sunday. They want to remind folks to never get behind the wheel if they've... more »

• Education rally planned in Paso Robles Wednesday

  May 19, 2010 2:44 AM

  Enough is enough. That is what local school employees have to say about cuts to education. The San Luis Obispo County chapter of the California School Employees Association or CSEA and California Advocates United to Save Education are having a rally in Paso Robles Wednesday. It will be... more »

• Bauer-Speck Elementary School placed on lockdown

  May 14, 2010 6:12 PM

  Bauer-Speck Elementary School in Paso Robles was placed on lockdown around 2:40 p.m. Friday afternoon. School officials say the school went on lockdown after a man with a gun was spotted down the street from the school, which is located on the 400 block of 17th Street in Paso... more »

• Estrella Warbirds Museum hosts Wings and Wheels

  May 8, 2010 8:23 PM

  It was all about planes and automobiles in Paso Robles today. The Estrella Warbirds Museum hosted the second annual Wings and Wheels event. More than 280 classic cars were on display alongside vintage war planes and military vehicles. There was also plenty of food, music, and a silent... more »

• Guilty verdict in local bank robbery trial

  May 8, 2010 2:36 AM

  The verdict is in for two men accused of robbing a Paso Robles bank two years ago. A San Luis Obispo County jury found Tino Simmons and Thomas Kincade guilty on charges of kidnapping and robbery. Investigators say the two were armed when they entered the Citibank on Spring... more »

• Woman who helped save 9-year-old girl from drowning says she's no hero

  May 6, 2010 9:18 PM

  Two women in Paso Robles spring into action to save a young girl from drowning in an apartment complex swimming pool. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dry Creek Apartments in Paso Robles. Firefighters are not sure how the girl got into the pool but they... more »

• Two bystanders help save 9-year-old girl from drowning

  May 6, 2010 12:37 PM

  Two women are being hailed as heroes in Paso Robles. Firefighters received a call at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, that a 9-year-old girl had been found in the pool of the Dry Creek Apartments. That's located in the 1200 block of Corral Creek. They say the girl was unresponsive, was... more »

• Night of wine and fashion raises hundreds of dollars for Templeton girl

  May 5, 2010 3:24 PM

  Fashionistas came out to support a Templeton girl battling a rare disease. A fashion show held at Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles on Friday raised nearly $1,400 for Cheyenne Willis who has Dystonia, a neurological movement disorder. Portions of the ticket and auction sales from the night's... more »

• Paso Robles police see increase in overnight vehicle burglaries

  May 4, 2010 12:05 PM

  Paso Robles Police Officers remind city residents to lock their car doors, after they've seen an increase in vehicle burglaries on the east side of the city. Officers say many of the burglaries have happened in the nighttime hours, and almost all victims say they've left their vehicles unlocked.... more »

• Local winery hosts fashion show fundraiser for Templeton girl

  May 1, 2010 2:45 AM

  It was a night of wine and fashion at Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles on Friday. The winery teamed up with some of the area's leading stylists and boutiques for "Fashion Fever." It was all to raise money for Templeton resident, Cheyenne Willis. Cheyenne suffers from the rare... more »

• Sip some wine in Paso Robles while helping a local child smile

  April 29, 2010 2:35 PM

  "Sips for Smiles" is the fitting name of an event Friday, April 30, at Eberle Winery in Paso Robles. It benefits the non-profit, children's dental clinic La Clinica de Tolosa, run by Partnership for the Children, whose mission is to help ensure access to dental care and improve the overall... more »

• Entire neighborhood left out of Census count

  April 16, 2010 9:49 PM

  An entire neighborhood in Paso Robles is wondering why it hasn't received census forms. Residents living in the Traditions at River Oaks gated community say no one in their neighborhood has received a questionnaire. They're concerned the city and county will lose money if they're not included. The... more »

• Entire community reportedly overlooked by census

  April 16, 2010 12:55 PM

  Residents of a neighborhood in Paso Robles say they haven't received their census forms, and today is the deadline to mail them back. The Traditions at River Oaks is a gated community made up of 200 homes that's been around for the last five years. Neighbors are upset they... more »

• Wanted man, friend arrested in San Luis Obispo County

  April 14, 2010 7:40 PM

  San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a wanted man Wednesday morning, along with the man they say had been harboring him. David Muracchioli is accused of injuring his brother with a knife Monday at a Paso Robles home then taking off. Investigators believe Edward Dunn called Muracchioli... more »

• Paso Robles PD arrests suspected burglar

  April 9, 2010 11:45 PM

  A suspected burglar is behind bars. Paso Robles Police say a man broke into a business on 13th Street on Sunday, and stole some cash from the register. Officers say he then broke in two more times, on Tuesday and Wednesday, and in one incident he may have... more »

• Water rate issues go before Paso Robles council again, this time with new support

  April 2, 2010 9:04 PM

  Before a preliminary vote next week, the Paso Robles City Council will allow citizens to once again speak their minds on the water rate issues facing the city. For years the group 'Concerned Citizens for Paso Robles,' has tried to stop the city from imposing a water-rate hike. The... more »

• 311, The Offspring, and Pepper booked for Mid-State Fair

  April 2, 2010 3:25 PM

  Organizers of the California Mid-State Fair announced Friday they've booked the Unity Tour featuring 311 and The Offspring, with special guest Pepper for Friday, July 23. Tickets for the show will be $30, $40, and $75 and will go on sale Friday, April 23 at 10 a.m. more »

• Deputies need public's help in identifying owner of gun safe

  April 2, 2010 2:01 PM

  The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department needs the community's help in finding the owner of a gun safe that was found in a creek bed in Paso Robles. The maroon-colored safe was found open in the area of Penman Sprints and Linne Rd. in late November of 2009.... more »

• New group formed in support of Paso Robles water rate hikes

  April 2, 2010 12:24 PM

  Some northern San Luis Obispo County residents and business leaders have formed a coalition in support of the Paso Robles City Council's recently approved water rates. The group, called Water4Paso describes itself as an independent coalition dedicated to maintaining and conserving an affordable water supply in Paso Robles. Water... more »

• Arrest made in Paso Robles drive-by shooting

  March 30, 2010 7:32 PM

  Police in Paso Robles say they've figured out who is behind four drive-by shootings in the city. Officers and sheriff's deputies arrested 20-year-old Paso Robles resident Jacob Shearer, pictured, last week. They say he and 20-year-old Oscar Torres, not pictured, opened fire at four homes on March 3.... more »

• Hour and a half standoff in Paso Robles overnight

  March 30, 2010 3:31 PM

  A Paso Robles man is being held for a psychological evaluation at San Luis Obispo County Mental Health after an hour and a half standoff early this morning. Paso Robles police say it happened in the 900 block of Turtle Creek just before 1:00 a.m. Someone called to report... more »

• FBI announces new details on Paso Robles human trafficking arrests

  March 30, 2010 2:18 PM

  The FBI has released new details in the Tuesday morning arrests of Maximino Morales, 44, and Melinda Morales, 46, on human trafficking charges. The Paso Robles couple was taken into custody after being charged in a criminal complaint filed by the U.S. District Court last Friday for knowingly and... more »

• FBI busts Paso Robles human trafficking operation

  March 30, 2010 11:14 AM

  A Paso Robles couple is arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Paso Robles Police Department on human trafficking charges. Max and Melinda Morales were taken into custody Tuesday morning. The couple is accused of smuggling Filipino nationals into the United States and forcing them to work... more »