http://www.pasoroblespress.com Top Stories RSS Feed Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:03:05 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6891 It's a night that California Mid-State Fair enthusiasts wait for all year long - the unveiling of the first of what will be many top-tier acts to grace the stages for thousands of fair-goers to revel in. Tonight, the California Mid-State Fair (CMSF), as part Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:51:14 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6888 She's a believer in small government, a family advocate, detests "big government" and is wary of "smart growth." She's pro-business, frustrated over the overburdening regulation of government and careful to point out that when you elect a county supervisor, "you're really getting much more than Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:04:14 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6887 They started off raising more than 6,000 native, drought-tolerant plants, constructing a worm bin to fertilize them and marketing themselves to the community. Now, they're putting down their roots even further courtesy of some major bucks awarded by PG&E. On Jan. 12, representatives of the Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:01:13 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6886 San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) - the association of local governments in the San Luis Obispo County Region, and San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) will be led in 2012 by city of Paso Robles' City Council member Fred Strong. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:58:50 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6885 Emeritus at Creston Village Executive Director Julie K. Ballo, MSG remembers receiving an e-mail from a Templeton 4-H leader sent out with the subject: "Baby lamb needs help." She called the student, found out the lamb had been rejected by its mother and decided to Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:56:32 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6865 On Friday and following a flurry of media inquiries and public discussion about allegations circulating with regard to Chief of Police Lisa Solomon's professional conduct, the city of Paso Robles issued the following statement: Editor's note: The following statement was issued by Paso Robles City Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:57:38 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6870 Established to provide scholarship support to students graduating from Coast Union or Paso Robles High School, the Feb. 10 deadline to apply for the Yeager Science Scholarship is quickly approaching. "This scholarship is life-changing," scholarship program associate Angela Hollander said. "Even with outreach through the Counseling Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:55:16 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6869 In this age of mandated student progress and high-stakes testing, can student learning be accelerated by emphasizing the arts? The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) is testing that theory at one of the local elementary schools. Bauer-Speck Elementary is Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:53:51 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6868 What happens in the wine industry when passion, persistence and a love of pinot noir blend? You get Marc Goldberg and Maggie D'Ambrosia, honored as the 2011 Paso Robles Wine Industry Persons of the Year. The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance presented this Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:30:25 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6867 Forest Willard enjoys his birthday celebration with his great granddaughter, Alexis Neil, and his daughter, Joy King. For the complete story and more details, please be sure to check out our upcoming issue of Senior Living, slated for release in early February. Photo by Meagan Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:06:28 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6866 Sarah Elizabeth Drown, 20, of San Miguel, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 27 for allegedly engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old boy. According to a press release, Sheriff's deputies arrested the part time after school programs aide at Lillian Larsen School on Friday, Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:05:29 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6844 Construction on Creston's new fire station is nearing completion and is targeted to wrap up in mid-March, Cal Fire officials said. The project has proceeded with minimal delays due to pleasant weather with very few construction delays, according to Cal Fire Chief Rick Swan. In Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:53:30 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6849 Dee Lacey of Paso Robles, Mary Anne Reiss of Pismo Beach and Gary Jordan of Paso Robles have been named to the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) Board of Directors. These three new members have strong ties to the Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:52:57 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6848 On Feb. 11, the Paso Robles Public Schools information technology department will again host a community electronic recycling drive - a win-win for the environment, the school district, and the community. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 the public is welcome Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:51:01 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6847 According to Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees President Jay Packer, several groups within the district including parent-teacher organizations, parent-teacher associations and others are helping to do whatever they can to shore up the district's budgetary shortfall, and the district is very Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:50:34 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6846 PHOTO 1: Caleb Landon (center) leads Theater 3 in worship. Also pictured, Jason Stone (far left) on keyboard and Ruben Westmoreland on guitar. Highlands is based out of Paso Robles. PHOTO 2: From left, Theater 3 band members Anthony DeGarimore, Caleb Landon and Rueben Westmoreland. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:49:05 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6845 The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce has named Karen Cronauer as the new Office Manager. Cronauer comes to the chamber with more than 15 years of experience in the management, marketing and finance industries, accomplished at expanding sales, customers, loyalty and growth. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:47:59 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6843 A joint ministry of local churches to befriend the elderly is gaining a foothold in the North County. Recently, organizers behind a program called Operation: Be a Friend announced the launch of the new program aimed at responding to the needs of the elderly. The Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:44:36 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6842 Paso Robles Public School officials received welcome news during a week of extremely difficult budget reviews. The district will receive four, brand-new, low-emission school buses worth a total of $660,000. The buses are fully paid for with a combination of state and local Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:42:54 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6835 A strong feeling of community camaraderie was palpable last Saturday evening as Pioneer Day Parade organizers, board members, sponsors and supporters broke bread at the Paso Robles Country Club. The hardworking group busied themselves with ample cuts of prime rib, local wine and good conversation Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:06:32 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6836 The city of Paso Robles is now one step forward to completing a grant-funded project to construct a new family park for a property at 641 36th St. On Tuesday, the Paso Robles City Council approved the authorization of roughly $244,022 from funds awarded through Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:02:20 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6837 A Bakersfield man was arrested on Friday and booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail on suspicion of auto theft, felony evading an officer, possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance and hit-and-run after he allegedly trespassed on a property off Mountain Springs Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:02:02 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6838 Once again the rose bushes in the Padres' Garden will be cut back and the public will receive the cuttings free of charge. Standing in the garden, located within Mission San Antonio, one must feel a sense of awe and admiration for those who have Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:59:41 -0600 http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.pasoroblespress.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=6834 The Paso Robles Press recently had the chance to catch up with First District San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Frank Mecham to hear about some of the goals he sought to accomplish in 2011, as well as hear more about some of the exciting things Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:52:00 -0600