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Paso Robles council approves water rate hike
The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to endorse a rate hike that will nearly double the average water bill over the next five years. [Paso Robles Daily News] Following the 5-0 vote, the average monthly water bill will... (Continue reading)
Paso Robles seeking another water rate increase
Starting in a year, Paso Robles residents could be paying more for their water. If a staff proposal is passed by the council and not contested, the average monthly water cost would rise $32.14 from a current cost of $36.90... (Continue reading)
Jim App retiring from Paso Robles
Longtime Paso Robles City Manager Jim App has announced that he will retire at the end of the year. App has worked as city manager for 18 years and has been a Paso Robles employee for 25 years. He announced... (Continue reading)
Last place candidate appointed to Paso Robles council
Planning Commissioner Steve Gregory has joined the Paso Robles City Council despite finishing last in a five-way race for two council seats. On Tuesday night, Councilman Steve Martin took the oath of office for mayor, vacating his seat on the... (Continue reading)
New SLO County council members sworn in
Two newly elected mayors took their oaths of office in San Luis Obispo County Monday, as did a new San Luis Obispo councilman who holds the swing vote on a controversial development plan. Swearing in ceremonies for mayors and council... (Continue reading)
Paso Robles council banning spice
The Paso Robles City Council is banning synthetic drugs, known as spice, that often resemble marijuana and are to blame for a recent fatal collision in San Luis Obispo County. [KSBY] On Tuesday, the Paso Robles City Council approved the... (Continue reading)
Paso Robles council to appoint member to vacant seat
The Paso Robles City Council is expected to fill a vacant seat by appointing a fifth council member at its upcoming meeting, rather than opting to hold a special election. [Tribune] Council member Steve Martin ran unopposed for mayor, and... (Continue reading)
Updates on the Pismo Beach and Paso Robles races
After counting late ballots on Thursday, several candidates for Pismo Beach and Paso Robles council seats moved ahead of their challengers. However, several races are still too close to call. Pismo Beach Mayor Shelly Higginbotham went from a 15 vote... (Continue reading)
Paso Robles, Pismo Beach races too close to call
Several candidates are bunched closely together in the Paso Robles and Pismo Beach city council races, leaving the elections in both cities too close to call at the conclusion of Tuesday night’s vote count. The San Luis Obispo County Clerk... (Continue reading)
Paso council race almost seems civilized
By DANIEL BLACKBURN In a campaign season drenched in vitriol, the contest for two vacant city council seats in Paso Robles appears quite sanguine. And the mayor’s job there will be filled by default; former council member Steve Martin will... (Continue reading)