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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. Noting financial concerns and an increased need for takeout containers during the pandemic, the boa...