A Brunch to Remember: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Delicious Recipes
May is a beautiful month around this county as we celebrate spring’s bounty, Cinco De Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day. The Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival returns on May 10 to the pleasure of those who love both. But, for this month’s column, my focus is...
Celebrating Moms
Being a mom is one of life’s most meaningful roles. This year, our local moms are sharing some of their most cherished moments captured with their little ones. Top, clockwise from left: Tammy Davis, kids and grandkids; Sarah, Melody, and Grace Shepherd Bottom row,...
Honoring Excellence: Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Outstanding Employees and Volunteers
By Sheriff Ian Parkinson I’ve always been proud of the people who work at the Sheriff’s Office. And I thought I would let you know about a few of them. Recently, we held an awards ceremony to honor the exceptional employees and volunteers who go above and beyond in...
Thanking Our Employees
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” —Teddy Roosevelt We appreciate and value the thousands of employees serving our San Luis Obispo County schools. Spring is a time nationally to recognize school employees and thank them...
Being Fire-Aware: “Ready, Set, Go!”
By Jaime Silveria Wildfires have become an increasing concern in California, where dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong winds create the perfect storm for devastating fires. The most recent wildfires in Southern California, which occurred during January of...
Thriving Together: Why Atascadero Wins When We Support Each Other
By Josh Cross In today’s world, too often, business and community interests are framed as opposing forces on top of being highly politicized. Nothing could be further from the truth. Supporting local businesses and economic development isn’t about being Republican or...
Chrome, Classics, and Community: Paso Robles gears up for the Golden State Car Show
The 17th Annual Golden State Classics Car Show in Paso Robles brings together car enthusiasts, families, and local businesses for a celebration of automotive history and community. The car show takes place on Saturday, May 24, in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park...
May Calendar of Events
May 10 Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown City Park, Paso Robles The 4th annual Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival unites farmed olive and lavender products for all to learn, enjoy, and purchase. May 11 Mothers Day May 15-18 Paso Wine...
Memorial Day: Honoring Sacrifice, Embracing Unity
Each year, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and a time when families and communities gather together. Yet beyond barbecues and sunshine, this weekend holds a deeper significance—a solemn reminder to pause and reflect on those who gave their...
Revving Up History: Best of the West Antique Equipment Show Celebrates 100 Years of Caterpillar at Santa Margarita Ranch
Get ready for a journey back in time this Memorial Day Weekend as the Best of the West Antique Equipment Show returns to the historic Santa Margarita Ranch, running May 23–25! This year marks a special milestone as the event celebrates 100 Years of Caterpillar,...
