News Briefs: North San Luis Obispo County

Paso Robles

City Council Updates Downtown Parking Program

On Feb. 21, the Paso Robles City Council approved updates to the downtown parking program which will take effect March 1.

The following is a summary of the updates:

All patrons will be provided two free hours of parking per day (a license plate must be entered prior to receiving free parking);

• The rate will increase to $2 per hour after the free two hours; which reflects an increase of $1 per hour from the previous rate;

A new mobile app will be launched to replace the WaytoPark app; existing WaytoPark users will be notified of how to transfer account information to the new app once it is launched; Customers can pay or start their parking sessions using:

The new Flowbird mobile application or

The new Pay by Text feature (no app needed) or

• Any of the 34 pay stations (Cash is accepted at 3 pay stations in Downtown)

All downtown parking signs will be updated with the new information;

How to guides and videos are being created and will be released to the public to assist with commonly asked questions regarding use of the mobile application, kiosks and parking locations (free, paid, permit).

There are no proposed changes to the Senior Downtown Parking Permit Program at this time. The annual Senior Downtown Parking Permits will go on sale starting March 1. Seniors 65 and older can purchase a permit for $30 per year.

Permits are valid from April 1 to March 31. With the Senior Permit, seniors can park in any paid parking space Downtown without payment.

Senior permit requirements:

• Must be 65 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license

Must be a Paso Robles resident (within city limits)

Must be the registered owner of the vehicle

• Must not be a Downtown employee or business owner

• Limited to 500 permits annually

• Limited to 1 permit per household (1 vehicle)

Completed applications must be turned in before April 30

Senior Downtown Parking Permit applications will be available at the following locations starting March 1:

• Paso Robles Police Department

• Paso Robles Senior Center

• Paso Robles Library Online at prcity.com/parking

Additional information regarding the parking program and parking maps can be found online at prcity. com/parking.

Atascadero

Adult Kickball Spring Season Registration Extended

The City of Atascadero is now offering a third season of the Adult Kickball League this spring. Games will be held on Wednesday evenings/ nights at the Paloma Creek Softball fields.

The spring season is scheduled to begin games on Wednesday, April 19, and run through June 7. The season will include eight evenings of games. Each game will last seven innings or 1 hour, whichever comes first. All teams will be coed, and applications are accepted on a team basis only, with a minimum of 11 players and a maximum of 15 players.

A team manager’s meeting will be held the week before games are set to begin. The time and date are to be determined.

League fees are $421 per team. Non-residents are $5 per player, and eight or more non-residents add 10 percent ($42.10). Team Registration and fees must be turned in at the front desk of the Colony Park Community Center located at 5599 Traffic Way, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The registration deadline is March 31.

Enrollment Open for Upcoming School Year at Atascadero Fine Arts Academy

The Atascadero Fine Arts Academy is in the process of accepting new student enrollment forms for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

The campus is open to all grade 4-8 students who are interested in incorporating the arts into their education each day. Throughout the year, students can choose from classes including art journaling, journalism, ceramics, visual arts, digital arts, choir, drama, band, strings, ukulele, drums, dance, technology, robotics, and leadership — all built into the school day.

New student enrollment forms are available to families within Atascadero Unified School District and those in neighboring San Luis Obispo County communities.

Enrollment forms may be accessed on the school website, faa.atasusd. org, or picked up directly from the office. Families are encouraged to act quickly as the Open Enrollment window closes on Wednesday, March 15. If enrollment interest exceeds available spaces, a student lottery will be held in early April, and families will be notified in a timely manner.

If your family is interested in learning more about the Open Enrollment process or would like to schedule a campus tour, please visit the Atascadero Fine Arts Academy school website or contact the office at (805) 460-2500.

Police Asking for Publics Help Investigating Fatal Collision

Police are asking for the publics help in investigating a fatal collision that occurred Tuesday morning.

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, at approximately 6:13 a.m., the Atascadero

Police Department and Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to a reported collision on Hwy 41 in the area of Old Morro Road East.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a single-vehicle collision involving a sole occupant. The occupant sustained fatal injuries from the collision. The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.

The vehicle was traveling west on Hwy 41 and for an unknown reason, left the roadway near Old Morro East where the vehicle collided with a tree.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is being asked to contact the Atascadero Police Department at (805) 461-5051.

San Luis Obispo County

Found: Sheriffs Locate Missing Mother and Son

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is no longer searching for two missing persons. Threeyear-old Moziak Rea has been located, and the Sheriff’s Office is no longer searching for his mother, 20-year old Iryie Rea. Sheriff deputies were asked to assist in the search by San Luis Obispo County Child Welfare Services (CWS). The search occurred on Thursday, Feb. 23, and the mother and son were located that same day.