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August 2026

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Before the School Bus: Education in Early Paso Robles

By Paso Robles Area Historical Society

Before sprawling campuses, school buses, and paved country roads connected North County, education in the Paso Robles area looked very different. Across the rolling hills and ranchlands, one-room schoolhouses once stood …

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Summer Skin Care & Health

Summer brings longer days, stronger UV exposure, and more time outdoors—all of which can be great for your mood but chal…

Staff Report

Paso Robles White Wines Shine in Summer

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

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

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 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

The Sweet Sounds of SummerAug 2026 Summer Tourism Powers Our Local EconomyAug 2026 Voices of the VFW: Advocating for America's VeteransAug 2026 August: Summer's Grand FinaleAug 2026 Fresh Flavors for Final Days of SummerAug 2026 Building Schools for the Future in PRJUSD!Aug 2026 North County August EventsAug 2026 Protecting Our Most VulnerableAug 2026

Arts & Culture

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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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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

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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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

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

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…

Health

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Supporting Mental Wellness Naturally

By The Natural Alternative

When it comes to mental health, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Along with healthy habits, counseling, and medical care when needed, certain vitamins, minerals, and natural supplements may help support mood, redu…

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Sea Moss Makes a ComebackMay 2026