Preserving the stories that made Paso Robles

Have you ever picked up an old photograph and wondered who the smiling faces were? Or found a handwritten letter tucked …

August: Summer's Grand Finale

Welcome August. May the calm breeze and blooming flowers of this month bring you peace and happiness! August is the o…

Across the Frontier: Anza's path to California

While America was fighting for independence in 1776, Spain was focused on securing its control of California. By the 177…

Easter with Paso Robles Main Street

A beloved Easter tradition returned to downtown Paso Robles last Saturday, as families gathered at City Park for the “Ho…

Templeton Library’s First Saturday Market Returns

On the first Saturday of each month, the parking lot at the Templeton Library transforms into a lively hub of creativity…

May in Full Bloom

It’s “May Day” — Friday, May 1! That means it’s time to reconnect with the Earth, the community, and with your own inner…

Honoring our past, shaping our future

October is a special time in Paso Robles. Pioneer Day is more than a parade or a longstanding tradition. It is a celebra…

Protein Powders: Make Sure to Pick the Right One for You

Protein powders are one of the simplest ways to meet daily protein needs, support muscle recovery, and maintain lean mas…

Supporting Local Means Supporting Your Community

When you choose a local, family-owned business like Shift’N Gears Auto Repair, you’re doing more than paying for a neede…

Building a culture of connection across North County

Culture isn't built by chance. It's built through relationships, shared experiences, and a commitment to showing up for …

Summer Tourism Powers Our Local Economy

Summer is one of the most exciting times of year in North County. Visitors from across California, and increasingly from…

The Fair Is Over — Not The Fun

Another California Mid-State Fair is in the books. Whether you spent multiple evenings enjoying concerts, showing livest…

Community Momentum Continues Across North County

This summer, one thing is clear: Our community is showing up. Across Paso Robles, Templeton, and the surrounding Nort…

Keeping Time: A Fourth of July Reflection

As we celebrate Independence Day, we're reminded of the values that have helped shape our nation — freedom, opportunity,…

A Mother's Touch

Our roads are filled with potholes, cracks, and uneven pavement. For many mothers managing busy days filled with school …

Meet the Paso Robles’ Pioneer Day Belle and her attendants

For generations, Pioneer Day has celebrated the people, families, and traditions that helped shape Paso Robles and the s…

Paso Robles Pioneer Day Marshal: Steve Hansen

Paso Robles Pioneer Day Queen: Cheryl Wilshusen-Savage

For Cheryl Wilshusen-Savage, Paso Robles is more than the place she calls home. It is the community where generations of…

Ann Casper: Pioneer Day’s First Belle

When Paso Robles celebrated its first Pioneer Day in 1931, one young woman was chosen to hold a title that would become …

Pioneer Games bring friendly competition to Pioneer Day

When Pioneer Day returns to Paso Robles on October 10, some of the city’s oldest traditions will be joined by a newer on…

A month of heritage, harvest and Halloween

Welcome, October!   “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald October is …

Teeing up for the community: Paso Robles Police Officers Association Golf Tournament returns September 19

For the Paso Robles Police Officers Association (POA), its annual golf tournament is about more than a day on the links.…

Advocating for America's Veterans

As the Paso Robles summer heat slowly creeps in, so do the changes to Veterans’ benefits and rights. Did you know tha…

North County September Events

Stay connected with everything happening across North County! From community festivals and live music to family activit…

Gentle fall arrival in Paso Robles

September has arrived! It’s harvest month and the transition between summer and fall. We feel the unofficial end of s…

Protecting Our Most Vulnerable

There are some topics I write about that are difficult because of the tragedy involved. This is one of them. As Sheri…

Gridiron season is here

Atascadero, Paso Robles, and Templeton kick off season with new challenges, familiar rivalries, and shared home in Sunse…

The Sweet Sounds of Summer

The New York Times ran a story about Betty Smith’s 1943 autobiographical novel, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," which detail…

Building Schools for the Future in PRJUSD!

It is an exciting time for the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District. Every school year brings new opportunities,…

Voices of the VFW: Advocating for America's Veterans

As the Paso Robles summer heat slowly creeps in, so do the changes to Veterans’ benefits and rights. Did you know tha…

Before the School Bus: Education in Early Paso Robles

Before sprawling campuses, school buses, and paved country roads connected North County, education in the Paso Robles ar…

North County August Events

Stay connected with everything happening across North County! From community festivals and live music to family activit…

Meet the six young women competing for Miss California Mid-State Fair

The California Mid-State Fair is getting ready to crown its next ambassador, as six young women from across San Luis Obi…

July 4, 1776: Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

This Fourth of July, Americans across the nation will gather much as they have for generations. Families will fire up ba…

North County July Events

Stay connected with everything happening across North County! From community festivals and live music to family activiti…

Stars, Stripes & Summer Paso Nights

Happy 250th Anniversary, honoring the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. “God Bless America…

A Time to Remember, a Time to Gather

Each year, as May arrives and the long weekend approaches, there’s a familiar rhythm that settles in—families planning b…

Cruisin' for a Cause Car Show

Classic cars, community spirit, and a full day of family-friendly fun will take center stage this Memorial Day weekend a…

Honoring Heritage and Heroes | Best of the West

Each Memorial Day Weekend, the rolling hills of Santa Margarita Ranch transform into a living time capsule, where the ru…

Mothers Who Lead

Motherhood is often described as the most important job in the world—but what happens when that role is paired with entr…

Elections, Civility and Public Service

Civility in public service means fostering respect, constructive dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving, especially…

Celebrating 30 years of Sheriff's Family Day

One of my favorite days on the calendar has always been Sheriff's Family Day. It's a day when we open our doors to the c…

New school year stress

A new school year, job, living arrangement, and even a new relationship can cause stress. Are you preparing for the chal…

SLO County Farm Bureau Women’s Member of the Month: Suzanne Carter

Suzanne “Suzi” Carter’s love for the country life began during childhood visits to her grandmother’s 100-acre lemon ranc…

Voices of the VFW: Service doesn’t end at discharge

How many of you actually know what veterans go through when filing a claim for benefits and compensation? It's a tricky …

Behind the Badge: Thirty Years Later, the Search for Kristin Smart Continues

Thirty years have passed since Kristin Smart vanished without a trace, forever changing the lives of her family, her fri…

San Luis Obispo County Office of Education: Through Their Eyes

San Luis Obispo County is a wonderful place to work, live, play, and raise a family. Our schools, communities, and socie…

Celebrating a Century of Service and 250 Years of Freedom

Dear gentle reader (see what I did there?) and fellow veterans, it has been a very busy few months for the Paso Robles V…

A Nurse's Calling

Eleanor Wade Smagala lived a life defined by service, resilience, and a deep commitment to caring for others — values th…

Harvesting the best of October

It’s rare to hear anyone say they dislike fall, especially after a roasting summer. My kids would love for summer to las…

The romance of harvest

There is something undeniably romantic about harvest in Paso Robles. The vineyards take on a golden hue as summer giv…

From Summer’s Bounty to Fall’s Harvest

We’re getting closer to fall after this hot summer! Everything ripened fast with the hot summer months and there is an a…

A toast to the next generation

Every harvest season tells two stories in Paso Robles. One is happening in the vineyards as another vintage begins to ta…

Fresh Flavors for Final Days of Summer

August is so full of amazing summer produce! We are so lucky to live where we can get so many things grown locally. As s…

Paso Robles White Wines Shine in Summer

August in Paso Robles wine country is quintessential summer. Warm afternoons, cool evenings, and meals enjoyed outdoors …

Summer Harvest on the Table

During the summer, the fridge is stocked with plenty of fruit to eat fresh and to make smoothies. We also have a lot of …

A Summer Well Spent in Wine Country

Summer in Paso Robles Wine Country is all about slowing down and savoring the season. Warm days and cool nights make it …