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– Tuesday night, Paso Robles City Council approved zoning for tattoo parlors. Community Development Director Warren Frace outlined an urgency ordinance. He said if the council did not provide zoning for the tattoo parlors, they may be facing a lawsuit. The urgency ordinance allows tattoo operations in C-3 and RC zones in the city.

– Thursday morning, California State Corrections Officials opened a 67-year-old time capsule installed during construction of the Paso Robles Boys School on Airport Road. Among those who spoke at the event, former Boys School Director Dave Bacigalupo talked about the history of the youth correction facility. Corrections Juvenile Services Director Heather Bowlds shared her perspective on the school's role in serving the State of California.

–The Paso Robles City Council met virtually Tuesday night. Mayor Steve Martin was absent. He traveled to Texas to attend his daughter’s graduation from college. John Hamon served as acting mayor.

At the April 20 SLO County Board of Supervisors meeting, 1st District Supervisor John Peschong, 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold, and 4th District Supervisor Lynn...

SLO County IWMA repeal of polystyrene ban spurs political fight February 18, 2021 By KAREN VELIE Divided along party lines, the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) took the first step to repeal a countywide ban on polystyrene. The repeal requires a second vote, scheduled for March 3, for ratification. Even though the IWMA adopted a countywide ordinance prohibiting businesses from using or selling polystyrene products in Oct. 2019, the ban was never implemented....

–Paso Robles City Council held a virtual meeting Tuesday night. The meeting started with Fire Chief and Emergency Services Director Jonathon Stornetta giving an update on the latest city, county, and state figures on the coronavirus, as he does each meeting. Colonel Charles Bell provided the council with an update on the US Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett about ways the Army base and the city can work together. The council discussed an agenda item added Tuesday afternoon. It addressed the c...

Whats more awkward than being SLO County Distirct Attorney Dan Dow and getting dismissed from an obviously political case because you were too obvious about your politics? click to enlarge Being SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson in an extremely uncomfortable attempt at a public relations video, saying, "Im white, and Im American, and you are safe with us," while standing in Avila Beach. The video, which the SLO County...

Almond Acres Families Celebrate Groundbreaking and Gratitude Share Article Almond Acres Academy In Paso Robles “The Paso Robles community has welcomed us back, and we are so very grateful to build a permanent home here for our families," said Robert Bourgault, executive director of Almond Acres Academy. PASO ROBLES, Calif. (PRWEB) December 15, 2020 Almond Acres Academy, a tuition-free, public charter school successfully serving s...

School makes significant steps toward new facility as construction process gets underway –Almond Acres Academy, a tuition-free, public charter school successfully serving students and families in the area since 2012, is celebrating its new school building becoming a reality for students to enjoy beginning in the fall of 2021. A recent groundbreaking began the construction of a new campus on Niblick Road just west of Creston Road in Paso Robles at the site of a former church. “The road back ...

‘I will not criminalize a business owner,’ says Councilman John Hamon –The Paso Robles City Council held a special meeting Thursday night to discuss just one issue: “Business viability and the Governor’s new stay at home order.” City Manager Tom Frutchey outlined the issues and the council began a lengthy discussion. After each council member weighed in on the matter, the council took almost 50 phone calls from citizens who commented on it. Most of those who called in described the ...