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Handbooks now available for CMSF contests
PASO ROBLES — This year’s Still Exhibit, Livestock, and Horse Show Competition Handbooks are now available for the California Mid-State Fair. The Adult and Youth Still Exhibits include departments like Arts and Crafts, Fine Arts, Flowers, Farm Art, Home Arts, and Photography. This year’s “Featured Contests” are:...
North County Athletes of the Week: March 21
“Braydon Hoier fired a 5-inning shutout against the Templeton Eagles to open up the league and garner the Bearcats’ third victory of the year. The last two games Hoier has pitched, he has only given up one run while striking out eight and walking two.” — Coach Chal Fanning.
ACI Jet San Luis Obispo earns IS-BAH Safety Rating
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — ACI Jet, a leading provider of aviation services, announced that its San Luis Obispo FBO (SBP) has achieved the IS-BAH (International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling) certification, reaffirming its commitment to safety and excellence in aviation operations. ACI Jet SBP conducts over 20,000 aircraft...
19-year-old arrested for DUI and driving the wrong way on the road
PASO ROBLES — Early Friday morning, March 22, California Highway Patrol arrested a one way driver for driving under the influence (DUI). That morning, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office and CHP received several calls of a wrong-way driver traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of US 101 from the San Miguel area. Another witness on the wrong way driver and updated enforcement of their location. Templeton CHP officers then responded to the area where the driver was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes north of Stockdale Road.
CDCR investigating incident resulting in one death at Correctional Training Facility
SOLEDAD — The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) Investigative Services Unit in Soledad is investigating the death of an inmate who died after he attacked correctional officers during an altercation. According to a press release from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), on Thursday, March 21, at approximately...
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Backyard Design and Build
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Backyard Design and Build is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Roofing
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Roofing is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Propane Supplier
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Propane Supplier is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Moving Company
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Moving Company is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Glass Company
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Glass Company is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Antiques
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Antiques is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Eleanor R. Chasteen 1936-2024
Eleanor Raye Chasteen, 86, of Paso Robles, CA, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at Danish Care Nursing Home. Born May 15, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, to Billy W. and Lillian N. Williams. Eleanor is survived by daughters Felecia Freer and Leilani Hanna, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She...
Dorothy A. Bennett 1939-2024
Dorothy Ann Bennett entered into eternal rest on March 7, 2024, after a wonderful 85 years of a beautiful life. Dorothy was born in Hubbard, Nebraska, and grew up in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Her best friend, Rosemary, introduced her to her future husband, L Wesley Bennett, of Elk Point, South Dakota, on a blind date on St Patrick’s Day in 1952. Both couples married, best girlfriends marrying best guy friends. They were life-long friends.
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Overall Shopping & Retail
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Overall Shopping & Retail is:. Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Paso Robles REC Foundation & Recreation Services announce Concerts in the Park lineup
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles REC Foundation in partnership with Paso Robles Recreation Services, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines, and Firestone Walker Brewing Company announced the 2024 summer Concerts in the Park series lineup. The concert season will kick off at 6 p.m. at City Park in Paso Robles on Thursday, June 13, and continue through Thursday, August 22.
Paso Robles High School senior receives Seymour Award
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles High School (PRHS) senior Kalani Gaviola received the Seymour Award from California Scholarship Federation (CSF). Only five seniors in all of California are recognized for this award, with almost every high school in California having a CSF program. For this award, California is broken...
Tyler Florence to kick off Masters of Fire tour at Paso Wine Fest
PASO ROBLES — Renowned Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence is set to ignite the culinary scene at the Paso Wine Fest with the debut of his Masters of Fire Experience series. The event will take place on Friday, May 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., promising an unforgettable experience for food and wine enthusiasts.
Salinas Valley Fair celebrating 80th year
KING CITY — The Salinas Valley Fair will be celebrating the 80th annual Salinas Valley Fair May 16-19, at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division Street. Maddie & Tae, an award-winning duo, is scheduled to perform at the Salinas Valley Fair on Saturday, May 18. Their unbreakable bond, honest songwriting, and “some of the tightest harmonies on Music Row” (Rolling Stone) are channeled into their new collection of songs, “Through The Madness Vol. 2,” out now.
Student comment leads to investigation of threat at Saint Rose Catholic School
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Police officers were called to the Saint Rose Catholic School on Wednesday, March 20 at about 10 a.m. where it was reported that a student at the school made possible threats towards other students on campus. Campus staff called the PRPD and seperated the student, according to the press release from PRPD. A school resource officer responded and investigated the matter.
Paso Robles High School FFA banquet raises over $200,000 to support program
PASO ROBLES — The community gathered on Saturday, March 9, to support the nearly 500 Paso Robles High School FFA Chapter members. The Estrella Hall building at the Paso Robles Event Center was full of patrons ready to support the program. Agriculture Department Chair Theresa Clark told Paso Robles...
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