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Paso Robles Pioneer Day Marshal: Steve Hansen

By Camille DeVaul

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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 …

Leo Castillo, VFW Post 10965 Commander

The romance of harvest

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

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

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 …

Karyl Lammers

From little cowboys to big pots of beans

Pioneer Day traditions to participate in this year For generations, the second Saturday in October has been a time fo…

Camille DeVaul

Behind the Badge: A new chapter in correctional leadershipOct 2026 Ann Casper: Pioneer Day’s First BelleOct 2026 Pioneer Games bring friendly competition to Pioneer DayOct 2026 Protein Powders: Make Sure to Pick the Right One for YouOct 2026 SLO County Farm Bureau Women’s Member of the Month: Suzanne CarterOct 2026 Elections, Civility and Public ServiceOct 2026 Meet the Paso Robles’ Pioneer Day Belle and her attendantsOct 2026 North County October Calendar of EventsOct 2026 Honoring our past, shaping our futureOct 2026 Harvesting the best of OctoberOct 2026 Art in the Park brings Don Antram’s wide-ranging work to Paso RoblesOct 2026 Letter from the Chairman: Welcome to Pioneer Day 2026Oct 2026 Paso Robles Pioneer Day Queen: Cheryl Wilshusen-SavageOct 2026

Arts & Culture

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Art in the Park brings Don Antram’s wide-ranging work to Paso Robles

This November, Paso Robles Art in the Park will once again bring artists and art lovers together in Downtown City Park, …

Camille DeVaul

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 …

Paso Robles Area Historical Society

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…

Karyl Lammers

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…

Paso Robles Area Historical Society

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…

Hayley Mattson

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…

Hayley Mattson

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…

Karyl Lammers

Business

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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…

Robert Covarrubias, CEO of Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber

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…

The Natural Alternative

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…

Shift N Gears

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 …

Robert Covarrubias, CEO of Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber

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…

Robert Covarrubias, CEO of the Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce

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…

Staff Report

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…

Robert Covarrubias, CEO, Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce

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,…

Shift N Gears

A Mother's Touch

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

Featured

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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…

Camille DeVaul

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…

Camille DeVaul

Letter from the Chairman: Welcome to Pioneer Day 2026

Welcome to the 96th Annual Paso Robles Pioneer Day. As Chairman, I’m proud to welcome you to a day that brings our en…

Sarah Kramer, 2026-2027 Paso Robles Pioneer Day Chairman

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 …

Paso Robles Area Historical Society

North County October Calendar of Events

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

Staff Report

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…

Camille DeVaul

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.…

Camille DeVaul

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…

Leo Castillo, VFW Post 10965 Commander

North County September Events

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

Staff Report

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…

Karyl Lammers

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…

Sheriff Ian Parkinson

Gridiron season is here

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

Mike Chaldu

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…

James Brescia, Ed.D.

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,…

Jennifer Loftus, Superintendent, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

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…

Leo Castillo, VFW Post 10965 Commander

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…

Paso Robles Area Historical Society

North County August Events

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

Staff Report

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…

Camille DeVaul

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…

Hayley Mattson

North County July Events

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

Staff Report

Stars, Stripes & Summer Paso Nights

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

Karyl Lammers

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…

Home

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Behind the Badge: A new chapter in correctional leadership

This month marks an important transition at the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office as we say goodbye to a respected…

Sheriff Ian Parkinson

Elections, Civility and Public Service

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

James Brescia, Ed.D.

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…

Sheriff Ian Parkinson

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…

James Brescia, Ed.D.

People

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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…

San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Women

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…

Sheriff Ian Parkinson

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…

James Brescia, Ed.D.

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…

Leo Castillo, VFW Post 10965 Commander

A Nurse's Calling

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

The Paso Robles Area Historical Society

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In This Issue

Paso Robles Pioneer Day Marshal: Steve Hansen

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

The romance of harvest

A month of heritage, harvest and Halloween

From little cowboys to big pots of beans

Arts & Culture

Art in the Park brings Don Antram’s wide-ranging work to Paso Robles

Preserving the stories that made Paso Robles

August: Summer's Grand Finale

Across the Frontier: Anza's path to California

Easter with Paso Robles Main Street

Templeton Library’s First Saturday Market Returns

May in Full Bloom

Business

Honoring our past, shaping our future

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

Supporting Local Means Supporting Your Community

Building a culture of connection across North County

Summer Tourism Powers Our Local Economy

The Fair Is Over — Not The Fun

Community Momentum Continues Across North County

Keeping Time: A Fourth of July Reflection

A Mother's Touch

Featured

Meet the Paso Robles’ Pioneer Day Belle and her attendants

Paso Robles Pioneer Day Queen: Cheryl Wilshusen-Savage

Letter from the Chairman: Welcome to Pioneer Day 2026

Ann Casper: Pioneer Day’s First Belle

North County October Calendar of Events

Pioneer Games bring friendly competition to Pioneer Day

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

Advocating for America's Veterans

North County September Events

Gentle fall arrival in Paso Robles

Protecting Our Most Vulnerable

Gridiron season is here

The Sweet Sounds of Summer

Building Schools for the Future in PRJUSD!

Voices of the VFW: Advocating for America's Veterans

Before the School Bus: Education in Early Paso Robles

North County August Events

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

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

North County July Events

Stars, Stripes & Summer Paso Nights

A Time to Remember, a Time to Gather

Cruisin' for a Cause Car Show

Honoring Heritage and Heroes | Best of the West

Mothers Who Lead

Home

Behind the Badge: A new chapter in correctional leadership

Elections, Civility and Public Service

Celebrating 30 years of Sheriff's Family Day

New school year stress

People

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

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

San Luis Obispo County Office of Education: Through Their Eyes

Celebrating a Century of Service and 250 Years of Freedom

A Nurse's Calling

Wine and Dine

Harvesting the best of October

From Summer’s Bounty to Fall’s Harvest

A toast to the next generation

Fresh Flavors for Final Days of Summer

Paso Robles White Wines Shine in Summer

Summer Harvest on the Table

A Summer Well Spent in Wine Country

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