Paso Robles Press

1 week ago | pasoroblespress.com | Camille DeVaul

PASO ROBLES — On Monday, May 26, the Paso Robles District Cemetery welcomed the community for its annual Memorial Day ceremony — a tradition dating back to 1980, when patriotic members of the Cemetery Board first sought to honor veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. This year’s event featured heartfelt tributes, patriotic music, and a keynote address by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow, who was recently promoted to colonel in the California Army National Guard.

1 week ago | pasoroblespress.com | Camille DeVaul

PASO ROBLES — At the start of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District meeting on Tuesday, May 28, some community members raised concerns and support for transgender students. Paso Robles High School senior Kennedy Myrick came to the podium Tuesday night to speak in support of her friend and teammate on the tennis team. “Those who continue to harshly discriminate against those of the LGBTQ community are discriminating against one of my best friends,” Myrick shared.

2 weeks ago | pasoroblespress.com | Mira Honeycutt

Four days of top-tier wine, culinary pairings, and vibrant lounges mark a stylish new era for Paso’s signature event PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) scored big this year by corralling sponsorship from Strauss, Europe’s leading workwear company based in Germany. “It’s a pretty sizable sponsor,” said Joel Peterson, executive director of PRWCA. “We have a one-year deal but it can be a three-year deal if we want to.

2 weeks ago | pasoroblespress.com | Camille DeVaul

PASO ROBLES — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Rodeo returned bigger and better than ever this year, drawing more than 13,000 attendees over the weekend and cementing its reputation as one of the Central Coast’s favorite rodeos. Now in its fourth year, the event saw record-breaking attendance, an expanded schedule, and an impressive lineup of events, including everything from breakaway roping and team sorting to mutton bustin’ and bull riding.

2 weeks ago | pasoroblespress.com | Camille DeVaul

PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles city officials are taking steps to address the growing demand for youth sports fields following a steady rise in participation over the past five years. In response to capacity and maintenance concerns raised by local sports organizations, the City Council is directing staff to explore both short- and long-term solutions to improve access and quality of sports facilities.