Flamson Middle School: Back and better than ever
Modified: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
Members of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District [PRJUSD], school board, city government, parents and teachers joined a vast group of giddy students for the Flamson Middle School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that commenced yesterday, Monday, Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. in front of the school.
The main building, originally constructed in the '20s as Paso Robles High School, suffered ...more

Wine industry emphasizes water during annual tour
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
The term "soil pit" may not sound incredibly scientific, but it's one of a handful of helpful ideas that could lend growers important information regarding the future of Paso Robles vineyards, and the wine industry as a whole, where water is concerned.
On Friday, Aug. 27 Paso Robles Mayor Duane Picanco, local government officials, wine grape growers and wine industry ...more

Independent Grape Growers – Paso Robles Area [IGGPRA] hold annual social
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
Wine industry members gathered last weekend for the Independent Grape Growers, Paso Robles Area [IGGPRA] Social at Kokopelli Vineyards. Visit www.iggpra.com for more information.
One hundred and seventeen people were in attendance at the social and award ceremony. IGGPRA members and those in attendance enjoyed a classic barbeque of Tri-tip and chicken, potluck feast of sides, dessert ...more

Have you seen these silver spurs? SLO Sheriffs Dept. looking for owner of stolen property
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2010
San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Department North Station Detective Robert Burgeson is attempting to identify the victim who lost a set of silver spurs that were recovered during a recent North County burglary arrest.
The recovery was made after the arrest of Steven Michael Bentley for burglary and possession of stolen property on Thursday, Aug. 19.
Persons with information ...more

National Stock Horse Association gives Paso a show to remember
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
After nearly a week of kicking up dust at the Paso Robles Event Center, the National Stock Horse Association [NSHA] Snaffle Bit Futurity wrapped up with the show-stopping World's Richest Stock Horse Competition last Saturday, followed by the team penning finals, ranch sorting and futurity finals on Sunday, Aug. 22.
The stands were packed on Saturday night as thousands of ...more

Paso police warn public: drive safely in school zones
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
Beginning Monday, Aug. 30 motorists are reminded to use additional caution when
driving in or near school zones within the city of Paso Robles.
The Paso Robles Police Department will be starting off the school year with maximum traffic enforcement and awareness efforts within city school zones.
The Paso Robles Police Department wants to ensure the safety of students ...more

Back to school at Virginia Peterson
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
Virginia Peterson Elementary School's new principal, Mr. Brad Yee, hosted an old-fashioned potluck and family fun night to get to know his new students and families. Mr. Yee surprised the students by making balloon animals and offering goldfish, complete with fish food and care instructions, for each of the students in attendance. The Virginia Peterson Parent Teacher Association [PTA] sponsored ...more

Business briefs
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
* Hometown Nursery going out of business
Hometown Nursery, located on Spring Street and in Paso Robles since 1976, announced that it is closing its doors after 34 years.
Its going-out-of-business sale began this week. All inventory, furniture,
fixtures and equipment is marked down from already reduced prices.
Outstanding gift certificates will be honored through Thursday, Sept. 30. ...more

News briefs
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
* Pacific Wildlife Care
releases turkey vulture in Paso
Pacific Wildlife Care [PWC] will be releasing a young Turkey Vulture back to Paso Robles.
He will be the first bird banded under a unique permit granted to PWC by the National Banding Lab, an agency of the Department of the Interior. PWC is the first rehabilitation center in ...more

Double-wide burns near Nacimiento
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
A double-wide mobile home caught fire in rural Paso Robles near Lake Nacimiento on Wednesday, threatening a potential 60 acres, according to a Cal Fire/San Luis Obispo County Fire Incident Press Information sheet.
The vegetation fire, which started at noon near the corner of Interlake and Nacimiento Lake roads burned an estimated five acres and threatened four structures.
Air attack ...more

Senate unanimously passes Blakeslee bill
Posted: Thursday, Aug 26th, 2010
Immediately following being sworn in as the newest member of the California State Senate, the Senate unanimously passed a bill authored by Senator Sam Blakeslee, R-San Luis Obispo, to help local public safety officers assist the family of a deceased colleague.
"This bill started with a simple constituent phone call to my district office," said Blakeslee. "Local officers ...more

Paso strikes ‘Liquid Gold’
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Armed with baggies of bread, visitors hailing from as far as Austria, Texas and across the state sopped up every last drop of flavor to be found at the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association's Seventh Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival last Saturday, Aug. 21.
About 40 olive vendors from across the state and region joined local craft, food, beer ...more

3 people run for 2 TUSD seats
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Although four people originally filed to run for the Templeton Unified School District Board of Trustees, Mark Stickley said last Wednesday that he will withdraw from the race.
The other three candidates vying for two seats= are Lisa Hammond, incumbent David La Rue and Nelson Yamagata. Incumbent Larry Miller did not file for re-election.

Lisa Hammond

Occupation: Office ...more

Wash. man arrested in Carrizo pot grow
Modified: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's narcotics detectives, assisted by Special Enforcement Detail [SED/SWAT] deputies, conducted a high risk warrant service in rural Simmler last Thursday morning that resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of guarding a marijuana grow.
The raid included the use of sheriff's bullet resistant vehicles after a subject appeared to be guarding the grow with ...more

Paso school bus drivers, routes to be re-instated
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Five bus drivers that were laid off last June will have the option of being re-hired after the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District [PRJUSD] voted to approve a proposed school bus transportation plan brought forward as a result of the passage of H.R. 1568, the Federal Education Jobs Fund legislation recently signed into legislation.
The district plans to use ...more

Identity of man killed in ATV accident released
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
Officials released yesterday the identity of a man fatally killed in a utility terrain vehicle [UTV] accident at Dubost Winery in Paso Robles.
Jacob Hoagland Raines, 34, of Morro Bay was killed after the UTV he was driving in rolled over at the winery, located at 9988 Chimney Rock Road in rural Paso.
According to a sheriff's department report of ...more

Don't leave valuables in the car – SLO County Sheriff's officials warn
Posted: Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2010
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department is again warning people to not leave valuables in their cars after a $25,000 theft last week at the Park & Ride site on Highway 58 near Highway 101 in Santa Margarita.
A woman allegedly had hidden a bag containing cash from her business receipts and the sale of a car under the ...more

Templeton schools offering free and reduced price meals
Posted: Friday, Aug 20th, 2010
The Templeton Unified School District announced this week its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
Each school and/or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
The household and income criteria identified below will be used to determine ...more

City Council, school district, afterschool programs grapple with bus cuts
Modified: Friday, Aug 20th, 2010
School, nonprofit and government officials in Paso Robles continued this week to grapple the impacts of funding cuts by finding ways to mitigate the estimated 1,100 students districtwide that could be impacted this year without bus service to and from school.
Both the Paso Robles City Council and Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees were scheduled to ...more

Recent train deaths rock community, prompt safety questions
Posted: Friday, Aug 20th, 2010
To cross or not to cross?
A recent string of countywide train fatalities may have underscored the need for better education when it comes to that crucial question.
According to public safety officials, train-pedestrian collisions are easily avoidable - making the grim incidents all the more tragic.
Last year, 81-year-old Paso Robles resident Josefina Avina attempted ...more

A new face for the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce
Posted: Friday, Aug 20th, 2010
Officials from the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce recently announced the unveiling of a new logo as part of an effort to better serve its members and revamp its marketing services.
The new logo, developed through the volunteer efforts of Los Angeles-turned-Paso Robles resident Dina Mande-Gould and her company, Juice Marketing, coincides with the future launching of a new Web ...more

Blakeslee declares victory in 15th District
Posted: Friday, Aug 20th, 2010
Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee, R-San Luis Obispo, made the following statement this week after declaring victory in the special election for California's 15th State Senate District:
"Thank you. I wouldn't be here tonight without all of you. In particular, I have to thank my wonderful wife and family for all their love, support and patience during this difficult campaign.
"Tonight's result ...more

Mid-State Fair releases positive numbers
Posted: Friday, Aug 20th, 2010
Highway 46 East near Gruenhagen Flat was closed down for approximately an hour and a half on Monday while California Highway Patrol officials investigated an accident that left a Chula Vista woman with major injuries and two others with moderate injuries.
According to a CHP report of collision, Rosa SolorioDeEspino, 28, of Chula Vista was driving westbound on Highway 46 ...more

Highway 46 East closed for four-car pileup
Posted: Friday, Aug 20th, 2010
Highway 46 East near Gruenhagen Flat was closed down for approximately an hour and a half on Monday while California Highway Patrol officials investigated an accident that left a Chula Vista woman with major injuries and two others with moderate injuries.
According to a CHP report of collision, Rosa SolorioDeEspino, 28, of Chula Vista was driving westbound on Highway 46 ...more