PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) Trustees discussed the potential future of the 36th Street Campus (formerly Georgia Brown Elementary School).
District staff outlined extensive issues facing the site, including the unresolved seismic anomaly, deteriorating infrastructure, and costly ADA compliance triggers. The district currently has “constructive notice” of a dangerous condition on the property, meaning any significant renovations would first require a full determination of the seismic anomaly’s impact. This anomoly is what prompted the relocation of students to other campuses and closing the site down.
The aging campus suffers from persistent problems with sewer connectivity, roof leaks, outdated air conditioning, and insufficient restroom facilities. Officials stressed that converting the campus into a functional CTE facility would require major utility upgrades — including water, sewer, and electrical systems — far beyond routine maintenance.Any improvements could require extensive ADA accessibility upgrades, driving up costs significantly.
The district is operating under tight financial limitations. While approximately $4.8 million remains from Measure M bond funds, those are insufficient to support full-scale renovation. Other funding streams — including developer fees and one-time deferred maintenance funds — are either limited in use or not applicable to large capital projects.
Staff emphasized that general fund revenues, intended for day-to-day operations, cannot be stretched to cover major redevelopment. Additionally, enrollment declines call for more efficient use of district resources.
Staff and trustees favored plan so far for the 36th Street site includes demolishing existing buildings and converting the space into a public recreational facility. PRJUSD is in early discussions with the City of Paso Robles and the local Youth Sports Council to assess community needs.
Proposed features of a future joint-use facility could include:
• A walking track
• Synthetic turf fields for soccer, baseball, and football
• An ADA-accessible playground (modeled after
Open Farm Days celebrates local agriculture with record turnout across SLO County
FARMstead ED’s fifth annual event showcases over 50 farms, kicks off with marketplace in Paso Robles
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
NORTH COUNTY — FARMstead
ED wrapped up the 5th Annual Open Farm Days on June 20–22, offering a hands-on opportunity for locals and visitors to explore and engage with San Luis Obispo County’s vibrant agricultural community. The weekend-long event kicked off with the Farmers Marketplace, which was held in Paso Robles City Park on Friday, June 20.
“Friday night was absolutely magical — farmers, community partners, ticket holders, and even curious travelers all came together
in the most organic and joyful way,” Hambly Farms Founder Gina Hambly told Paso Robles Press about the Farmers Marketplace event.
While the Central Coast has long been celebrated for its wines, Open Farm Days highlighted the area’s lesser-known but deeply rooted farming heritage. Once dominated by grain fields, almond orchards, and cattle ranches, the region now supports a wide variety of sustainable agriculture and artisan producers. The event celebrated this legacy while offering unique, educational, and family-friendly experiences.
The annual event welcomed guests to tour more than 50 participating farms, artisans, and purveyors across the county. With the latest SLO County Farm Trail map in hand, attendees created their own custom itineraries and experienced the region’s diverse agricultural offerings — from flower fields and mushroom farms to olive groves and alpaca ranches.
“The weather couldn’t have been better for exploring, and with more farms than ever on the SLO County Farm Trail this year, there was something for everyone,” Hambly said.
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
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again delivered an afternoon of wine and music that lived up to its reputation as one of the North County’s favorite summer events.
The 27th Annual Atascadero Lakeside WineFest returned to Atascadero Lake Park on Saturday, June 21, and once
From 4 to 8 p.m., an estimated 1,300 guests — mirroring last year’s record-breaking
attendance — filled the park, the Central Coast Zoo (formerly Charles Paddock Zoo), and the surrounding garden and band areas to sample over 100 wines from more than 50 wineries, alongside offerings from craft breweries, cideries, and specialty
food vendors. The family-friendly festival also featured live music, artisan booths, and interactive activities that entertained guests of all ages.
The crowd-favorite “Roarand-Pour” experience at the
Local newspaper pushes for records release tied to former city manager
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — After a months-long battle, Paso Robles City Councilmember Chris Bausch handed over thousands of emails and text messages to the City after ongoing requests and litigation with the San Luis Obispo Tribune (The Tribune) At the beginning of March, The Tribune filed a petition for Bausch and the City of Paso Robles to comply with a “writ of Mandate and Declaratory Relief under the California Public Records Act” with the San Luis Obispo County Courthouse. Paso Robles Press filed a public records request with the City of Paso Robles for the legal records related to the litigation with The Tribune on April 29 and received those records on June 9. City Attorney Elizabeth Hull told Paso Robles Press, “The City provided all non-exempt public records responsive to the Tribune’s requests that were in the City’s possession. On May 16, 2025, Councilmember Bausch provided the City with approximately 5,400 records consisting of emails and attachments.”
Requests for records and backand-forth arguments between the city, Bausch, and The Tribune began with the county newspaper’s coverage of former City Manager Ty Lewis’s leave of absence due to stress he claimed was caused by Bausch.
Bausch, who represents District 2, was first appointed to the seat in August 2022 following the resignation of City Councilmember Maria Garcia. He left his position as a member of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees to apply for the position on the City Council. While he was appointed to finish Garcia’s term, which ended in December of that year, Bausch ran in that November’s election for a full four-year term. Running unopposed, he won the District 2 spot, and his term ends in 2026. Prior to serving as city manager, Lewis served as the City of Paso Robles’s chief of police. In 2021, Lewis was selected to serve as the new city manager. He served as the chief of the Paso Robles Police Department since 2018 and was hired by the city on March 31, 2002, as a police officer, sergeant, and later a commander. Back in 2024, Lewis filed a $2.75 million complaint against the city, alleging a hostile work environment, naming Bausch as the primary city employee involved. Before filing, Lewis took a leave due to health reasons
Atascadero Lakeside Winefest on Saturday, June 21.
Photo by Rick Evans/PRP
Those who came for Open Farms Day got to meet and pet various farm animals during the three-day event. Photo by Brittany App
“Trail-goers had more unique stops to choose from than ever, and while their itineraries varied, what they all shared was a big smile and a deeper appreciation for our local farms, how food is grown, and how handcrafted goods make their way from the field to the farm store.”
FARMstead ED founder and “Herd Boss Lady” Lynette Sonne told Paso Robles Press that the number of people attending the Friday Night Marketplace and the farms throughout the weekend increased significantly.
“The word is out, agritourism is a thing and is here to stay,” said Sonne. “We are excited that our efforts over the past 11 years have grown into something special here in our community, for both tourists and townies. SLO CAL has become a destination for people to visit our family farms and learn more about how their groceries get from the farms to their tables.”
Throughout the weekend, guests had the chance to meet local farmers, observe bees at work, wander through lavender fields, sip locally made wines and mocktails, graze on farm-fresh fare, and even craft their own keepsakes. From olive oil tastings to cuddling with barnyard animals, the event delivered immersive agri-cultural adventures for all ages.
This year’s Open Farm Days welcomed several new stops along the SLO County Farm Trail, including MJ Family Farm, DW
Restrooms and shade structures
• Continued use of the current parking lot
Trustee Joel Peterson who lives near the 36th Street Campus and has family history with it, says that it is sad to see all of the buildings get demolished on the site and that discussions should be had first with the city to see if any of them can be used in future plans.
Central Coast Zoo once again stole the show. Guests sipped their wine while enjoying smooth jazz from the Andrew Sedley Trio and observing zoo animals in the early evening light.
Young attendees — many clutching stuffed animals from the zoo gift shop — added a charming family-friendly vibe to the scene.
“This year’s turnout was nearly
caused by stress.
You can read our full coverage of the complaint at pasoroblespress.com/news/pasorobles-rejects-city-manager-tylewiss-2-million-injury-claim/
The city rejected his claim on Oct. 8, 2024. Returning as city manager in November, Lewis alleged Bausch violated municipal codes, defamed him, and inflicted emotional distress. The complaint included harassment claims based on perceived sexual orientation and religion, a hostile work environment, and bullying. It also accused other residents of conspiring to ruin his reputation. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the city released the settlement agreement between Lewis and the city, which outlined that more than $350,000 would be paid to Lewis.
According to the petition filed by The Tribune, they made a series of public record requests in 2024 and early 2025 that they say were not fulfilled in compliance with the California Public Records Act (CPRA).
Their petition reads: “The City and Bausch have pointed
Native Plant Farm, Templeton Olive Oil, and Mighty Cap Mushroom’s new Tin City location. Animal lovers flocked to see piglets at Hambly Farms, Lazy Arrow Camatta Ranch, and MJ Family Farm, while Giving Tree Family Farm’s goats and alpacas remained crowd favorites. Tasty highlights included olive oil drizzled over popcorn and gelato at Olea Farm, The Groves on 41, and Kiler Ridge; honey tastings at Sierra Honey Farm and Jack Creek Ranch; and jam, preserve, and tea tastings at Hartley Farms, Talley Farms, and GreenLove Elixir Bar. Families enjoyed interactive experiences at City Farm SLO, DW Farms, and Our Global Family Farm, while adults sampled biodynamic wines at AmByth Estate and sipped with Ancient Peaks in between wildflower seed paper-making at Margarita Adventures.
This year’s event was made possible through the support of a USDA Specialty Crop Grant via UC SAREP, Travel Paso, and other community sponsors.
“Through Open Farm Days, our FARMstead ED partners and friends raised awareness of our family farms and ‘moo-la’ to infuse back into our agricultural community, all while making life-long memories rooted in a deeper understanding of what makes this SLO CAL community so truly special,” Sonne explained.
Sonne founded FARMstead ED 11 years ago to serve as a bridge between the public and agricultural producers in San Luis Obispo County. Since launching the SLO County Farm Trail in 2020, Sonne has connected hundreds of visitors to local food, farms, and
However he added, “It makes me excited to have the youth sports there ... its an active part of town.”
Trustee Kenney Enney, while agreeing that athletics are important to education, believed turning the site into a public recreation facility takes it out of the district’s responsibilities.
“If this is the road we want to go down ... I don’t think it falls under the purview of the school district any longer,” he added that maybe the district should look into selling the property
identical to last year which was our largest ever with around 1,300 folks.
The park, zoo, zoo garden, and band area all were full of happy attendees and vendors,” said Josh Cross, president and CEO of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce. “The ‘roarand-pour’ is a favorite among festival attendees.
Beyond fun, the festival had a meaningful impact. Organizers expect to donate at least $10,000 to the Central Coast Zoo, helping support
the finger at each other, but one thing is clear: neither the City as a whole nor Bausch individually and as a City Councilmember, have adequately searched for nor produced the many records requested by The Tribune on matters including but not limited to efforts to remove and the eventual departure of Paso Robles City Manager Ty Lewis.”
Within the petition, it says that on Sept. 26, 2024, The Tribune submitted a public records request with the City seeking access to and copies of: all records provided or to be provided to Cal Coast News and Paso Robles Daily News in response to public records requests made within the past 30 days; all public records requests submitted by individuals associated with those outlets, including Karen Velie; and all responsive records shared with those news organizations within that same time frame.
The Tribune says that in response, the city provided them with requests submitted by Velie, the city’s responses to her, and the records produced with the city’s responses. However, The Tribune says the city redacted specific information”claiming
hands-on learning experiences. The first Open Farm Days event was held in 2021 and has grown in participation and popularity each year.
“As I reflect back on starting FARMstead ED 11 years ago and then SLO Co Farm Trail, they have grown from a handful of growers to over 50 farms, ranches, and purveyors,” Sonne shared. “Our goal is to continue to support these family farms and makers, and the agritourism programs they offer by telling their stories and promoting their business via the SLO Co Farm Trail Map.”
For more information or to download the SLO County Farm Trail map, visit farmsteaded.com
or creating a specific deal with the city that would share responsibilities.
Peterson encouraged staff to continue working with or partnering with the City of Paso Robles, which recently passed a motion encouraging the district to integrate youth sports fields into future campus planning. On May 20, the city directed staff to explore ways to ease pressure on existing sports fields and improve turf and lighting at Sherwood Park. This could include supporting the inclusion of youth sports amenities at the
animal care, education programs, and conservation efforts. Additional proceeds will go toward Chamberprograms such as Jr. CEO, Women of Influence North County, and North County Latinos in Business.
Out-of-town visitors, including many from across the U.S., also contributed to the local economy, staying in area hotels and dining at local restaurants.
“We saw an uptick in out-of-state visitors this year, which was nice to
exemptions for personally identifying information, including home addresses, personal email addresses, personal phone numbers, and dates of birth, pursuant to Government Code § 7922.000. The City has said it considers this request closed.”
This was the first of many public record requests that The Tribune says were unmet according to CPRA standards.
The Tribune sent a formal demand on Dec. 19, 2024, with follow-up letters challenging the city’s continued withholding of records. On Jan. 9, the city acknowledged that Bausch possessed potentially responsive records but had previously declined to produce them, later agreeing to begin doing so. The city also refused to provide a privilege log and maintained its exemption claims.
The Tribune had also submitted several other PRA requests in late 2024 and early 2025, including for communications between late Mayor Steve Martin and Bausch, a complaint from a Paso Robles resident regarding Bausch’s conduct, and extensive records related to investigations of allegations made by Lewis against Bausch.
see,” Cross added.
36th Street site.
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Brad Pawlowski explained that he and staff will be going over options with the architect that may include having some of the site dedicated as a school facility and some to public use, which would give more buy-in for the city to join in on the project.
The next Paso Robles Joint Unified School District meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, at 6 p.m.
Thanks to years of planning and a seasoned team, the event went off without a hitch.
“This year went extremely smooth. Our team has been working together for a few years now and I think we’ve mostly figured out the formula for success,” said Cross.
Looking ahead, organizers hope to continue evolving the festival. One idea on the horizon: pairing wine with curated food experiences.
The city often claimed no responsive records existed or invoked various exemptions. In response to The Tribune’s broad December 2024 requests, the city identified over 300 potentially responsive files but delayed release, citing a need for further review. In January 2025, The Tribune also sought messages from Bausch’s personal and government accounts with various individuals; the city again responded with a delay and stated it could not obtain records from Bausch’s personal devices despite “diligent efforts.”
The petition says: “Eventually, after many months of delay, the City claimed that it had attempted to obtain records from Councilman Bausch’s ‘private’ phone, that Bausch had failed to turn the responsive records over, and that Bausch had said that he would not turn them over without a court order. Bausch, for his part, claimed that he had received conflicting advice from the City as to what sort of search he was supposed to do, and he blamed the problem on the City Attorney. To make matters worse and more egregious, Bausch first “leaked” a tape of a well-known meet-
Paso Robles Press
“One of these years, I’d like to see an elevated experience that combines food and wine,” Cross shared. “Putting those together in a public setting is not as easy as it sounds due to health department regulations. Fingers crossed we can figure that part out in 2026.”
For now, wine lovers and community members are already looking forward to next year’s celebration — another chance to sip, savor, and support Atascadero in style.
ing at a pastry shop, Angela’s Pastries in Paso Robles, which he attended and recorded with City Manager Lewis and Mayor Hamon, to a media outlet, Cal Coast News. Councilman Bausch and the City then claimed not to have the very same tape that Bausch had leaked to a friendly (to him) media outlet (Cal Coast News).”
Concluding their petition, The Tribune requested that the court grant writ relief and judgment compelling the city and Bausch to conduct a thorough search for all withheld or redacted records, including those on personal devices and accounts, and to produce them in full.
The petition sought a subpoena for Bausch’s phone provider (and potentially others) to recover deleted records, in-camera review of withheld materials, and declarations that the records were public under the CPRA and the California Constitution. It also sought a finding that respondents had violated the CPRA by improperly withholding records and requested a court order prohibiting officials from exclusively using private accounts for public business. Additionally, The
Tribune asked for the production of all segregable portions of responsive documents, a privilege log for any withheld records, attorneys’ fees and costs, and any other relief the Court deemed appropriate.
Hull told Paso Robles Press, “The City has identified the duplicate emails and attachments and is in the process of reviewing the remaining approximately 1000 records. In addition, he [Bausch] produced numerous text messages. The City is still processing the text messages and we do not have a final count at this time. Consistent with the Court’s direction on May 22, the City will begin producing non-exempt or privileged records on June 6, 2025, and will complete production by June 16, 2025.”
She continued, “The City takes its responsibilities under the California Public Records Act seriously and will continue to provide all responsive documents in a timely manner.” Bausch did not respond to Paso Robles Press’s request for comment.
Paso Robles Press is following this story and will provide updates as they become available.
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A youngster shows off some roping skills during Open Farm Days in Paso Robles.
Photo by Brittany App
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Riverbed fire quickly contained by multi-agency response
A vegetation fire that broke out in the Paso Robles riverbed early Saturday morning, June 21, was swiftly contained thanks to the rapid response of local and county fire crews. The blaze, which ignited near Highway 46 East, was brought under control within 30 minutes of the initial call, preventing further spread through the dry brush and trees in the area.
According to Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services (PRFES), firefighters arrived within four minutes to find roughly one-quarter of an acre of trees and heavy brush actively burning. Thanks to a rapid and coordinated response, the fire was contained within 30 minutes, with full extinguishment achieved within three hours.
The incident prompted a multi-agency response involving three fire engines and one battalion chief from Paso Robles, as well as two fire engines, one battalion chief, and a bulldozer from Cal Fire/ San Luis Obispo County Fire Department under automatic aid agreements. In total, 20 firefighters were deployed. The Paso Robles Police Department provided traffic control support. Investigators have determined the fire originated from homeless activity in the area. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services urges residents to stay alert during the dry season and to report any signs of smoke or fire immediately.
Airport Road construction to begin June 23 in Paso Robles Road construction on a segment of Airport Road from Linne Road to Linne Road is scheduled to begin Monday, June 23, and continue through Friday, Aug. 8. During this time, the affected portion of Airport Road will be closed to through traffic.
A detour route will be in place directing drivers to use Creston Road to Scott Street, then to Airport Road, Parkview, and Hanson before reconnecting with Linne Road.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead, follow posted detour signs, and allow for extra travel time.
Templeton High’s Krys Chivens named SLO County Teacher of the Year
Templeton Unified School District is proud to announce that Krys Chivens, a beloved history and yearbook teacher at Templeton High School, has been named San Luis Obispo County Teacher of the Year.
With over 30 years of dedicated service to students, Chivens is known for her unwavering commitment, infectious enthusiasm, and fierce advocacy for student success. Whether attending extracurricular events with a camera in hand or creating a welcoming classroom environment for all students — whether on her roster or not — Chivens embodies the very best of public education.
“Krys exemplifies the district’s core values of integrity, respect, trust, and teamwork,” said Superintendent Edd Bond.“She is a mentor to staff, a trusted adult for
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students, and a cherished member of our Templeton High School family.”
In addition to her recent county-wide recognition, Chivens was also honored as the Templeton Unified School District Teacher of the Year, a testament to the lasting impact she continues to have on students, families, and colleagues alike.
Flamson Junior High staff member placed on administrative leave
A staff member from Lewis Flamson Junior High School has been placed on administrative leave, effective May 30, following allegations of inappropriate online communication with students. According to Paso Robles Joint Unified School District officials, the conduct in question does not align with district policy, which prohibits such interactions between staff and students.
The district stated that there is no indication any students or staff were physically harmed and emphasized that maintaining a safe school environment remains its top priority. The allegations surfaced during the final week of the school year, prompting immediate action, including notifying law enforcement and launching an internal investigation.
All district staff are trained on policies regarding appropriate communication with students, including prohibitions against online contact. While the investigation is ongoing, the district is limited in the details it can share to protect the privacy of those involved.
Community members with relevant information are encouraged to contact Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Shauna Ames at sames@pasoschools.
org The district said it will provide further updates as appropriate.
Motorist dies in collision on Highway 46 in Paso Robles
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 46 East near Mill Road resulted in the death of one driver late Wednesday night, June 18. Paso Robles Police and Fire responded to the scene at approximately 9:31 p.m., where both vehicles were found blocking eastbound and westbound lanes. Two occupants from one vehicle were extricated by
emergency personnel and transported to a nearby hospital. The driver later died from his injuries.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP or by texting“SLOTIPS” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
Police remind all drivers to stay alert and obey traffic laws to prevent future tragedies.
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Atascadero makes a splash with Summer Aquatics Program
The City of Atascadero is diving into summer with the launch of its 2025 Summer Aquatics Program, beginning Monday, June 30. Daily activities include Lap Swim from 12 to 1:30 p.m. and Recreational Swim from 2 to 3:40 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Atascadero High School Pool. The pool will be closed on July 4.
Group Swim Lessons start the week of July 7, with three levels and two time slots available. Each session includes daily 30-minute lessons over one week. Lap and Rec Swim drop-in rates are $5 per person. A 10-swim pass is available for $45. Group lessons cost $85 for residents and $93.50 for non-residents. Registration is available online at atascadero.org and in person at the Colony Park C ommunity Center, 559 9 Traffic Way, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or on-site d uring pool hours. Sw im passes must be pu rchased in person.
Atascadero’s ‘Saturday in the Park’ Summer Concert Series kicks off June 28 with The Rockin’ Bs Band
Get ready for summer nights filled with music and community spirit as the City of Atascadero kicks off its 2025“Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series on Saturday, June 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. The opening night will feature The Rockin’ Bs Band, known for their fun and energetic blend of rock, country, blues, and Americana.
The group is made up of seasoned Central Coast musicians, including powerhouse
violinist and vocalist Julie Beaver, guitar ace Kenny Blackwell, bassist and vocalist Wally Barnick, and veteran drummer Art Dougall.
The summer series will continue nearly every Saturday through Aug. 30 with a dynamic lineup of talented bands offering a wide range of musical genres — from classic soft rock and pop-blues to Motown and soulful blues. Highlights include Garden Party on July 5, Josh Rosenblum Band on July 12, and the high-energy End of Summer Blues Bash on August 30.
All concerts are free to attend and open to all ages. Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of music under the oaks. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, so bring your appetite and your dancing shoes.
This popular concert series is made possible thanks to the City of Atascadero and support from generous community sponsors, including Central Coast Carts, Mechanics Bank, Glenn’s Rentals, and many more.
For the full concert lineup and event details, visit Visi tAtascadero.com/events
Atascadero celebrates downtown transformation with ribbon cutting and block party June 27
The City of Atascadero is thrilled to announce the official celebration of the
El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancement (ECR) Project with a community-wide Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Block Party on Friday, June 27, at 5 p.m. Join City Council members, city staff, community partners, and local businesses at The Plaza on El Camino Real, across from Sunken Gardens, for an unforgettable evening marking the completion of one of Atascadero’s most transformative projects.
The celebration will kick off with an official ribbon cutting and community toast featuring remarks from Mayor Charles Bourbeau with special guests from the Offices of Senator John Laird, Congressman Jimmy Panetta, and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) — all of whom played a critical role in supporting the project through advocacy and funding partner ships. Then, the party truly begins!
“The completion of the ECR Project is a proud and transformational moment for Atascadero,” said Mayor Charles Bourbeau. “This project is the result of years of community input, planning, partnership, and unwavering commitment to creating a safer, more vibrant, and more accessible downtown. With over 100 new free parking spaces, critical safety improvements, and a revitalized streetscape that brings new life to our city center, this
is a project built by and for the people of Atascadero. We are especially grateful to our partners at the offices of Senator Laird, Congressman Panetta, and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments for helping us bring this vision to life. This is more than a celebration of a completed project — it’s a celebration of our community, our momentum, and the future we’re building together.”
Attendees will enjoy a vibrant block party filled with exciting entertainment and family-friendly fun, including a Disco Ball Scavenger Hunt across downtown, dynamic dance performances by 805 Movement and Performance Arts, Traffic Records DJ’s spinning live, live radio broadcast by KJUG, exclusive interviews with What’s Up North County, dozens of classic cars, and extended hours at downtown shops & restaurants.
SLO Safe Ride will be providing shuttle service to the Downtown from 4 to 8 p.m. The shuttle will run every 45 minutes starting at 4 p.m. at Springhill Suites by Marriott, Hilton Home 2 Suites, Fairfield Inn, and Holiday Inn Express. The Downtown pick-up and drop-off location will be on Traffic Way next to The Carlton starting at 4:45 p.m. Shuttle services will also be offered from these hotels on Saturday to the Tin City Block Party in Templeton. Atascadero shuttles are
compliments of the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District. For more information, go to Visi tAtascadero.com/events and click on Block Party Weekend Shuttle Information!
To add to the ongoing list of activities, attendees can also expect surprise activations and pop-ups throughout the evening. Downtown “hot spots” will include: Party on the Plaza, featuring the ribbon cutting, dancers, and Traffic Records DJ on the El Camino Plaza
• North End Karaoke and Clay, with a pottery wheel throwdown near The Pottery Family Fun Zone, with mocktails and games for the whole family in the alley on Palma Avenue Dancin’ on Entrada, all night long, complete with a DJ and a Dance-off and costume contest at 7 p.m.
• The Sweet Spot, serving up dessert all evening in the courtyard on Traffic Way 805 Board Spot, with KJUG broadcasting live from 805 Boardshop
To find out more about the details of the construction project, visit atascad ero.org/ECRproject , or to learn more about the Block Party, visitatascadero.com/events
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Former priest arrested in Los Osos for
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JUNE 16, 2025
03:22 — Daniel Chaves, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Canyon Crest / Edgewater for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A) PC], Case no. 252354
11:36 — Lucas Johnson, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1000 block of Rachel Lane for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 252360
16:21 — Michael Larry, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 3300 block of Spring Street for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 252363
17:14 — Manuel Stone, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 block of Creston Road for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], Case no. 252364
20:12 — Paola Hernandezroman, of San Miguel was on view arrest on the 1700 block of Kings for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 252366
21:37 — Sergioarmando Maciaszuniga, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Union Road and Turley Road for OUTSIDE WARRANT/M, DRIVING WHILE
SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A) VC], Case no. 252367
23:35 — Alexis Mendoza, of Atascadero was on view arrest on the corner of Rolling Hills and Summit for DRIVING WHILE
SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A) VC], IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE VIOLATION [23247(E)VC], Case no. 252368
JUNE 17, 2025
01:12 — Selena Hernandez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 900 block of 28th Street for WILL-
aggravated sexual assault of children
On June 12, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office arrested 61-year-old Theodore Edward Gabrielli of San Diego on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor. The arrest follows an extensive investigation launched in August 2024 after the Sheriff’s Office received a report of child abuse dating back more than 30 years.
Detectives with the Special Victims Unit identified three male victims, all under the age of 14 at the time of the alleged assaults. The boys, members of the same family, were living in Mexico when they became acquainted with Gabrielli, a Catholic priest who took them on trips to California, including to his parents’ home in Los Osos. It was there, the victims reported, the abuse occurred over a period of eight years.
Gabrielli has served in various roles in churches and ministries across San Jose, Los Gatos, and Los Angeles. Authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information or who may have been a victim to contact the Sheriff’s Detective Division at (805) 781-4500 or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP (7867),via the P3 Tips mobile app, or online at slotips.org
The investigation remains ongoing.
Sheriff’s Office warns of ongoing phone scam in SLO County
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to an ongoing phone scam targeting local residents. Each day, the Sheriff’s Office receives multiple reports from individuals who have been contacted
FULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 252369
06:57 — Lance Wilderson, of Templeton was on view arrest on the 900 block of Park Street for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 252370
11:44 — Yessenia Orozcomje, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2400 block of Salinas Riverbed for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 252373
15:36 — Veronica Banuelosmorales, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 600 block of Nickerson Ave for CHILD ABUSE [273D(A)PC], Case no. 252374
JUNE 18, 2025
00:50 — Steven Hayes, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 900 block of Park Street for OUTSIDE WARRANT/M, Case no. 252377
03:11 — Octavio Espinozatoledo, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 block of San Augustin Drive for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 252378
03:30 — Juan Chavarriaurtiz, of Shandon was on view arrest on the 100 block of San Augustin Drive for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 252378
08:24 — Donna Macias, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1100 block of Salinas Riverbed for POSS CNTL SUB W/2 OR MORE
PRIORS [HS 11395(B)(1)], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 252380
JUNE 19, 2025
00:11 — Adan Chavarriaestrada, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 101S/B and 24th Street for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A) HS], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL
by scammers falsely claiming to be law enforcement officials.
The callers often claim there is a warrant for the person’s arrest — frequently for missing federal jury duty — and demand immediate payment to avoid arrest. Scammers have gone so far as to use the names of real Sheriff’s Office employees to lend credibility to the scheme. Victims are sometimes instructed to report to the Sheriff’s Office or threatened with arrest if they hang up. Payments are typically requested via gift cards or other untraceable methods.
Authorities stress that this is a scam. The Sheriff’s Office does not call individuals to demand payment, collect bail, or resolve warrants, and will never request gift cards or money over the phone.
Anyone receiving such a call is urged to hang up and report it to their local law enforcement agency. The public is encouraged to share this information with family, friends, and especially vulnerable individuals in the community.
Stolen firearms seized from convicted felon in Nipomo
On June 12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives served a search warrant at the residence of Robert Ramirez, 42, of Nipomo, as part of an ongoing investigation. Ramirez, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of six firearms, including two confirmed stolen. The warrant was executed in the 200 block of Chaparral Lane. The case has been forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
Scarecrows to take over October in Cambria
The beloved Cambria Scarecrow Festival is back this October, transforming the streets of Cambria and San Simeon into a whimsical, artistic wonderland. What began in 2009 as a modest event featuring just 30 scarecrows has blossomed into a month-long celebration with over 200 imaginative and handcrafted creations on display throughout the region.
During the entire month, visitors can explore the scarecrows throughout Cambria Village, along Moonstone Drive, and on Castillo and Hearst Drives in San Simeon.
Back by popular demand are the interactive “Fun and Games” display, the ever-rocking KISS band scarecrows together for their farewell concert, and crowd favorite Blowin’, who is grabbing onto a pole so he won’t fly away in the Cambria winds.
A highlight of 2025 is the all-new “Fantastical Cove” in San Simeon — a magical, immersive display filled with mystical creatures including a sea serpent, a jolly troll, a unicorn, and an enchanting collection of colorful mushrooms and gnomes.
The Cambria Scarecrow Festival continues to be a community-driven event, made possible by the generosity of local residents and businesses.
Through the Friends of the Cambria Scarecrow Festival Program, individuals and organizations can make tax-deductible donations and even adopt a scarecrow. Donations support the creativity and growth of this unique event and can be made online at cambriascarecrows.com/give
PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 252391
02:16 — Scott Fontanilla, of Fresno County was on view arrest at the Big Bubba BBQ for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 252392
07:55 — Daniela Garcia, of Paso Robles on view arrest on 30th Street for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 252394
13:05 — Orion Jiminez, of Lompoc was on view arrest on the 1600 block of Pine Street for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO POLICE [148.9(A)PC], Case no. 252397
15:08 — Dwight Inlow, of San Luis Obispo was arrested for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 252399
15:47 — John Fitzgerald, of Shandon was arrested for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 252401
18:15 — Robert Little, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3200 block Theatre Drive for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 252404
18:15 — Jose Cano, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1000 block of Spring Street for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 252405
JUNE 20, 2025
23:21 — Johnnie Cooper, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2300 block of Spring Street for WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], Case no. 252407
16:37 — Chad Castorena, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 block of Niblick Road for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 252420
16:50 — Priscilla Smith, of Cambria was arrested for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 252420
23:17 — Adan Chavarriaestrada, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Black Oak and 24th Street POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
[11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA
[11364(A)H&S], Case no. 252424
23:24 — Katherine Bedwell, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1700 block of Pine Street for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A) PC], Case no. 252425
00:00 — Robin Guzman, of King City was arrested for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A) VC], Case no. 252426
00:00 — Salvador Alvarado, of San Miguel was arrested for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 252423
13:00 — Noe Valencia, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 32nd St and Park Ave for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 252419
JUNE 21, 2025
14:11 — Natalie Dean, was arrested for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 252431
15:20 — Michael Huhtala, of Paso
Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 18th Street and Spring Street DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 252432
12:32 — Stony Stern, of Monterey
County was on view arrest on the 2000 block Spring Street for OUTSIDE WARRANT/M, Case no. 252430
21:18 — David Moreno, of Atascadero was on view arrest on the 2800 block of Spring Street for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 252437
23:28 — Fernando Gomez, of Paso
Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 30th and Oak Street for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI
Donna R. Healey, proud Atascadero High School class of ‘62, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, Mar. 07, in Apple Valley, CA. She is survived by her son Kevin and his wife Barbara of Portland, OR, and her son Aaron and his wife Carly of Apple Valley, CA. She had six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, with one on the way.
We will be interring her on Tuesday, Jul. 01, at the Atascadero Cemetery at 10 am. We will also, at that time, be interring our father, Mike Healey, who passed away Oct. 04, 2013.
If anyone who knew Mike and Donna would like to join us for this occasion, please feel free. We have no plans after the interment, in true Healey fashion, we’re just going to wing it.
DEATHS
ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) VC], Case no. 252443
23:58 — Juan Chavarriaurtiz, of Shandon was arrested for LOITERING TO COMMIT A CRIME [647(H) PC], Case no. 252442
23:39 — Harold Barry, of Paso Robles was arrested for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 252444
JUNE 22, 2025
23:16 — Valeria Mora, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 32nd Street and Spring Street for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 252441
04:16 — Lucia Chavezhernandez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 14th Street and Spring Street for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 252446 01:37 — Eduardo Soloriodiego, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 600 block of 13th Street for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 252445
19:36 — Robert Torres, of San Luis Obispo was on view arrest on the 3100 block of Spring Street for FELON IN POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION [30305(A)(1)PC], Case no. 252449 22:01 — Weston Gheza, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 block of Spring Street for RESISTING AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER [69PC], WILLFULLY RESISTS, DELAYS, OBSTRUCTS…[148(A) (1)PC], Case no. 252452 19:51 — Nicole Bolla, of Templeton was on view arrest on 21st and Riverside Road for FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO POLICE [148.9(A) PC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT
[853.7PC], Case no. 252450 ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT
JUNE 16, 2025 08:48 — Ryan Sears, was arrested on the 6200 block of Atascadero Ave for POSS CNTL SUB W/2 OR MORE PRIORS [HS 11395(B)(1)], Case no. 251041
JUNE 17, 2025 14:39 — Jennifer Reifschneider, was arrested on the 6400 block of Atascadero Ave for WARRANT/M, Case no. 251047
JUNE 19, 2025 21:54 — Gina Tripp, was arrested on the 9300 block of Pismo Ave for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], Case no. 251057
JUNE 20, 2025 16:08 — Debra Collins, was arrested on the 8000 block of Portola Road for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], Case no. 251060 18:09 —Devin Menane, was arrested on Mercedes Ave and State HWY 41 for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], Case no. 251061 23:13 — James Mattison, was arrested on US 101 S and Santa Rosa Road for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 251063
JUNE 21, 2025
01:06 — Clara Odengresens, was arrested on the 10000 block of Colorado Road for DOMESTIC BATTERY [243(E)(1)PC], Case no. 251064
03:17 — Carlos Sandovalpedraza, was arrested on Santa Rosa Road and Atascadero Ave for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], Case no. 251065 21:03 — John Cosh, was arrested on the 9100 block of Morro Road for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 251069
DONNA R. HEALEY 1944-2025
YVONNE MARIE FORD,52, of Oceano passed away on June 18th 2025. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.
New study shows local wineries and tourism support nearly 9,000 jobs, generate $328 million in taxes, and attract 2.5 million visitors annually to the region
PASO ROBLES — The wine industry in the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA) and Paso Robles wine tourism generate $2.8 billion in economic impact, according to a comprehensive study prepared by Beacon Economics and released by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. The new report, titled Paso Robles Wine Industry Economic, Fiscal, and Social Impact Study ” reveals the sector’s substantial contributions to the region’s economy, job market, and public services. It highlights a dramatic increase in economic output and job creation, cementing the wine industry’srole as a vital economic engine for this California Central Coast region.
There are several key takeaways from the study:
• Total Economic Impact: The Paso Robles wine industry generates an astounding $2.8 billion in total statewide economic output; $2.6 billion within San Luis Obispo County.
• Value Added to Economy: Winemaking adds $2.32 to every $1 of vineyard activity in Paso Robles or an impressive $1.4 billion.
• Job Creation: The wine industry directly and indirectly supports nearly 9,000 jobs in the region, including 2,900 jobs in wineries and 1,700 jobs in vineyards. That equates to one in five jobs in the AVA.
• Tax Revenue: The Paso Robles wine industry contributes $327.8 million in tax revenue.
• Tourists: Paso Robles and the Paso Robles AVA host 2.5 million visitors annually
The study details that the Paso Robles AVA, founded in 1983 with just 17 wineries under 5,000 acres of vines, has blossomed into a thriving industry with over 250 wineries and 40,000 acres under vine. The value of the county’sgrapes has seen a remarkable increase from $9.8 million
in 1985 to $323 million in 2023. This growth propels the region’s economic output and cultural growth.
“These findings underscore the immense value the Paso Robles wine industry brings to our community,” said Joel Peterson, executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.
“From fostering robust economic growth and creating thousands of jobs to generating vital tax revenue for public services, the impact of our wineries and vineyards extends far beyond a glass of wine. We are proud to be a cornerstone of the regional economy and a significant contributor to the quality of life in Paso Robles.”
According to the research manager of the study, Stafford Nichols, “The wine industry is a significant employer in the Paso Robles AVA. Every vineyard and winemaking job in the AVA creates an additional job in other sectors of the regional economy. These include restaurants, retail, gas stations, real estate, insurance, and other businesses.”
The study highlights the vital role of tourism in Paso Robles, which is directly aligned with the growth of the wine industry, attracting 2.5 million visitors annually. Hotels and restaurants have seen a 115% growth over the last 15 years. Hospitality and tourism account for 4,300 jobs
805 Rodeo Finals and Monster Truck Mayhem to hit CMSF
Tickets on sale June 24 for two nights of high-octane action at the main grandstand arena
PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair has announced that tickets to the 805 Country Rodeo Finals, presented by Hearst, and Monster Truck Takeover, presented by Slime, will go on sale Tuesday, June 24, at 10 a.m.
The 805 Country Rodeo Finals will take place on Saturday, July 26, and Monster Truck Takeover will take place on Sunday, July 27. Both shows begin at 7 p.m. inside the Main Grandstand Arena.
The 805 Country Rodeo Finals is the thrilling conclusion to the day’s rodeo action, showcasing top cowboys and cowgirls in events such as match roping, team penning, double mugging, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and more. Calling the action is PRCA Announcer Steve Goadert, while Brinson James Harris keeps the audience entertained all night. The signature parachute flag drop will once again open the evening.
The Monster Truck Takeover is crashing into the Mid-State Fair on Sunday, July 27, for one wild night of full-throttle chaos. Four superstar Monster Trucks — Hillbilly, Double Trouble, Monster Moose, and more — are set to tear up the track in an adrenaline-packed showdown featuring:
• Best Trick Contest
• Side-by-Side Racing
• No Rules Freestyle It’s full-throttle, high-flying action for the whole family — don’t miss your chance to witness the power, the noise, and the mayhem. One night only. The California Mid-State Fair runs July 16 through July 27, and this year’s theme is “Off to the Races!”
For more information, visit midstatefair.com
in the region, generating $180 million in labor income. Furthermore, this vibrant sector adds $342.8 million in value to the local economy, highlighting how visitors to our wineries and tasting rooms fuel a wide array of businesses and contribute significantly to our community’s prosperity.
“The tourism ecosystem is strong thanks to the robust wine industry,” said Stacie Jacob, president and CEO of Travel Paso, the region’s destination marketing organization. “The destination offers guests many options for a multiday itinerary from wineries to accommodations to MICHELIN-rated dining to unique shopping to immersive art experiences. Tourism matters in Paso Robles. It supports jobs, our local economy and our businesses.”
In addition to its contributions to job creation and tourism, the Paso Robles AVA and San Luis Obispo County wine industry generated $540 million in labor income. Labor income represents all payments for work, including wages, salaries, and benefits. Workers spend their income in the local economy, further stimulating business activity. Of this, $105 million was generated from vineyards and $255 million from wineries.
These findings complement a recent City
of Paso Robles Tourism Impact Study, which shows that one out of every five jobs in the city are supported by tourism. Furthermore, the wine industry study reveals a substantial indirect economic impact on government services through increased tax revenue from visitors. In 2023, 37% of the City of Paso Robles’General Fund was generated from wine-related tourism. This funding fuels the hiring of essential city staff such as emergency service personnel and public works employees, which has resulted in improved social outcomes and enhanced quality of life for residents.
Beyond its significant economic contributions, the growth of the Paso Robles wine industry has enriched the local community, fostering a vibrant cultural and social landscape, including key attractions like music venues, immersive art installations, and a vibrant downtown. The region’s culinary scene has also evolved dramatically from sparse rural dining in the 1970s to international recognition, now boasting San Luis Obispo County’s only two MICHELIN Star restaurants, a testament to the symbiotic relationship between wine and food. Furthermore, the Paso Robles wine community demonstrates deep social responsibility through philanthropic endeavors, exemplified by Must! Charities, which has invested over $8 million into the region. The industry also champions sustainability, with the Paso Robles AVA leading in practices like dry farming, regenerative agriculture, and eco-friendly certifications, positioning the region as an innovative leader for the broader wine-growing world.
Funding for the Paso Robles Wine Industry Economic, Fiscal, and Social Impact Study was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. The study was commissioned by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and research was conducted and completed by Los Angeles-based Beacon Economics.
The full 65-page study can be found at pasowine.com/paso-robles/economic-impact
Adelaida Springs Ranch permanently protected in landmark conservation deal
Land Conservancy of SLO partners with Foshay family to preserve 890 acres of rangeland, vineyard, and wildlife habitat
NORTH COUNTY —
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) recently completed a transaction to permanently conserve the Adelaida Springs Ranch, a privately owned working ranch in northwest San Luis Obispo County.
On Jan. 31, LCSLO acquired a conservation easement over 890 acres of scenic rangeland and oak woodlands, as well as a small family-owned vineyard in the heart of the Adelaida region. The ranch has been owned and cared for by the Foshay family for the last 25 years and currently produces beef cattle and wine grapes. The Foshays’ careful stewardship of the property demonstrates the distinct
character of the Adelaida as a place where myriad species of flora and fauna thrive alongside sustainably managed agriculture.
Funds for the purchase of the Adelaida Springs Ranch conservation easement were made available through the California Strategic Growth Council’s Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program (SALC) in collaboration with the Department of Conservation. SALC is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-andTrade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities. Additional funding for the project was provided by the John S Kiewit Foundation, as well as a generous donation from the Foshay family.
When asked about the importance of this partnership to his family and the property, Laird Foshay replied, “Since our childhood days hiking the coastal mountain parks of California, my wife Lisa and I have been drawn to this landscape. It has been very gratifying to
live here and raise our family on a working ranch that produces food and wine. We are pleased to participate in the permanent conservation of such a bountiful and charming piece of the world. Many thanks to LCSLO for making this possible.”
“I am deeply grateful to the Foshay family for partnering with us to protect their beautiful property — one that serves as an important part of our local food system and a critical wildlife corridor on the Central Coast,” said Kaila Dettman, LCSLO Executive Director.
The Adelaida Springs Ranch conservation easement project builds on LCSLO’s long-running conservation efforts within the Adelaida region. Since 2002, LCSLO has permanently protected over 19,000 acres of the Adelaida’s working lands, wildlife habitat, and scenic vistas through voluntary conservation easement agreements with families like the Foshays.
The Land Conservancy of SLO County is a local non-profit land trust that has permanently protected over 68,000 acres of land on the Central Coast. To learn how you can support projects like this, visit lcslo.org
Vineyards stretch across the rolling hills of the Foshay family’s Adelaida Springs Ranch, now permanently protected through a conservation easement with the land conservancy of SLO County. Photos courtesy of Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
NONPROFIT
Studios on the Park launches ‘Whimsical Wonders’ silent auction
Month-long event supports free art programs for children and adults in Paso Robles
PASO ROBLES — Studios on the Park (Studios) invites art lovers to participate in Whimsical Wonders, a month-long silent auction featuring 10 original paintings created by local artists. The auction will run through June 30. All proceeds directly support Studios on the Park’s
transformative art programs.
The enchanting collection of artwork celebrates imagination and fanciful visuals, offering bidders a unique opportunity to take home original works of art while supporting access to the arts in the community for both adults and children. Proceeds from the auction benefit Studios’ two vital programs: Kids Art
Smart, which provides free art classes to over 4,000 local children each year; and Community Arts Access, which makes free art exhibitions, events, and adult workshops available to over 100,000 visitors annually.
The public is encouraged to visit Studios during open hours to view the works in person and place bids, or visit studiosonthepark.org to view
CONTACT INFO
P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org
Atascadero, CA 93442 (805)461-1504 contact@alffoodpantry.org alffoodpantry.org
the works online. Studios on the Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a creative, educational, and transformational experience to enhance understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Studios on the Park realizes its commitment by making the creative process available to the public.
LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero
AWARENESS - PREVENTION - INTERVENTION - EDUCATION
About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction. Donations: Our support comes from generous donors and sponsors. To make a difference, visit: lighthouseatascadero.org
ALF Food Pantry
OUR MISSION: ALF Food Pantry is dedicated to providing nutritious groceries to the food-insecure residents of the communities we serve. ALF Food Pantry (formerly known as Atascadero Loaves and Fishes) is celebrating 40 years of service to our community, providing groceries to families and individuals. The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce honored ALF as the 2024 Community Organization of the Year. With an all-volunteer workforce, we distributed nearly 600,000 pounds of food in 2023, the equivalent of 360,000 meals. We provide quality fresh and shelf-stable ingredients to food-insecure people in Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, and California Valley. Clients have increased by 20% each year since 2020 and food costs are dramatically higher.
Donations: We need your help to allow us to continue our vital work. Donate today using our QR code or mail a check to ALF Food Pantry, 5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422.
United Way of San Luis Obispo County
EDUCATION. INCOME. COMMUNITY.
CONTACT INFO (805) 541-1234 unitedwayslo.org
CONTACT INFO Offices in Atascadero, Paso Robles & SLO treeoflifepsc.com (805) 543-6000
CONTACT INFO 1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3870 prcity.com
CONTACT INFO Operation Surf 80 San Francisco St. Avila Beach, CA (805) 544-7873 info@operationsurf.org operationsurf.org
CONTACT INFO 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org
United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s programs deliver the education and resources that can help families succeed, in the present and for the next generation. Our work is centered on three impact areas that give people the best start for a successful life: Early Childhood Education, Family Financial Stability and Community Strengthening. Please join us! Together we can do our part to make a stronger community in SLO County that benefits us all.
DONATE: Invest in lasting change through a charitable donation at unitedwayslo.org/donate
VOLUNTEER: Find a volunteer opportunity that fits you at unitedwayslo.org/volunteer
TREE OF LIFE Pregnancy Care Center
WOMEN. HEALTH. LIFE
Tree of Life has been helping women and families in our community for over 39 years. All services are FREE and confidential. Women facing pregnancy decisions can find compassion, hope, positive options, and practical help from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our goal is to provide resources to assist a woman in choosing life for her baby and then to parent or place for adoption. We also offer compassionate help for women struggling with the mental and emotional effects of a previous abortion. Donations: We’re grateful that all of our support comes from generous individuals here in our community.
Friends of the Paso Robles Library
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. Support the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support. Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day. Cash donations always welcome!
BOARD MEETINGS:
Call (805) 237-3870 for information
Operation Surf
MISSION
Our mission is to channel the healing powers of the ocean to restore hope, renew purpose, and revitalize community. Operation Surf’s curriculum-based programs aim to inspire injured military and veterans to seek wellness in all aspects of their lives while providing the necessary resources, tools, and peer-to-peer support to continue this mindset indefinitely. By staying true to our core values of care, inclusion, commitment, integrity, and communication, we change participants’ lives – one wave at a time. Local Veteran Opportunities: OS3- Three Month Surf Program Application is Open! Apply via the website www.operationsurf.org
OS3 is a three-month, locally-focused program that provides veterans with an opportunity to bond through surfing, keep each other motivated, and move forward in life with a new perspective. Focused on four key pillars of mentorship, unity, family, and the peace of surfing, Operation Surf inspires to make lasting change in the lives of our community.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings. There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.
Atascadero Elks Lodge
CONTACT INFO 1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org
ATASCADERO LODGE NO. 2733 Since 1987, the Atascadero Elks have contributed over $1,000,000 to local community-based programs, non-profits, youth groups, local sports teams, programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic programs, veterans’ programs and many, many community activities. Our mission as Elks is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize our belief in God; to promote the welfare of our community; to quicken the spirit of
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20251135 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RUSTIC FIRE, 1145 24TH STREET, SUITE D, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: GANNON RBP, INC., 1145 24TH STREET, SUITE D, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ GANNON RBP, INC., CONNIE KAHANU, PRESIDENT / SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/27/2025 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/06/2006 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/27/2030 PUB: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2025 LEGAL CM 292
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20251147 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: WESTERN IMPORTERS, MCBRIDE SISTERS COLLECTION, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN
MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CASTORO CELLARS, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CASTORO CELLARS, NIELS UDSEN, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/29/2025 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/29/2030 PUB: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2025 LEGAL CM 293
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20251146 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SEICO, 1264 BOLTON DRIVE, MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: SOLAR ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, PO BOX 1560, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that
/S/ SOLAR ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, VASILE MATEI, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/29/2025 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/29/2025 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/29/2030 PUB: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2025 LEGAL CM 294
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT File No 20251067 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE BETTER SISTER, 1309 PARK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: ERNEST GRACE ENTERPRISES, INC., 1309 PARK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ERNEST GRACE ENTERPRISES, INC., KELSEY MILLER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/16/2025 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/16/2030 PUB: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2025 LEGAL CM 295
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20251037 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: EAST VILLAGE STORAGE, 4055 HESPERIAN LANE, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: BIRD ROCK ROAD, INC, PO BOX 1195, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BIRD ROCK ROAD, INC., CASEY HOSMAN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/14/2025
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/01/2018 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MMALTBY, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name
Statement, Expires 05/14/2030
PUB: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2025 LEGAL CM 296
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20251026 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LAKE LIFE 805, 4737 MALLARD COURT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: GET AWAY RV RENTALS, LLC, 61 MAIN STREET, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ GET AWAY RV RENTALS, LLC, CRAIG A HANSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MMALTBY, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/27/2030 PUB: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2025 LEGAL CM 298
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20251087 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KOBATA FINANCIAL, 4555 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE E, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: NELSON M. KOBATA, 4555 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE E, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ NELSON M. KOBATA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/20/2025 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 6/15/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/20/2030 PUB: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2025 LEGAL CM 299
crime.) /S/ SANTA CRUZ BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC., LANI TRAN COO FOR SANTA CRUZ RX This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/21/2025
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/14/2014
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/21/2030 PUB: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/2025 LEGAL CM 300
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20250931 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MODE GRAPHICS DESIGN, 7256 BRESLIN LN, PASO ROBLES,
/S/ MCLEAN, DENISE
IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NATOMA, 111 CLARK ROAD, SHANDON, CA 93461, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: SVP WINERY, LLC,
guilty of a crime.) /S/ SVP WINERY, LLC, HEATHER GONZALES, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/27/2025
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20251097 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SANTA CRUZ RX, SANTA CRUZ ANIMAL HEALTH, 3600 DRY CREEK RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: SANTA CRUZ BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC., 10410 FINNELL ST., DALLAS, TX 75220 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization DELAWARE I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/29/2030 PUB: 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3/2025 LEGAL CM 303
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20251130 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SAN ANTONIO WINERY, SAN ANTONIO WINERY, INC., RIBOLI FAMILY WINES, RIBOLI FAMILY ESTATES, SAN SIMEON, SANTO STEFANO, WINDSTREAM, HIGHLANDS 41, OPAQUE, MADDALENA, MADDALENA VINEYARD, LENA BY MADDALENA, JADA, JADA VINEYARD, JADA
sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 539-4173 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. servicelinkauction.com- for information regarding the sale of this property, using
the file number assigned to this case:TS#181390. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866) 5394173 for information regarding the trustee’s sale], or visit this internet website www.servicelinkauction. com for information regarding the sale of this property], using the file number assigned to this case TS#181390 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. A-4844833
06/12/2025, 06/19/2025, 06/26/2025 LEGAL CM 302
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000010352508 Title Order No.: 2578013CAD FHA/ VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/21/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/26/2003 as Instrument No. 2003136305 of official records in the office
of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JESUS CABRERA, A MARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/22/2025 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BUILDING LOCATED AT 1087 SANTA ROSA ST., SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1828 COTTONWOOD CIRCLE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 APN#: 009-753-072
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $165,104.66. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title
to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000010352508. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-5610243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.BDF-
GROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000010352508 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more
than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833561-0243 WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 7951852 Dated: 06/12/2025 A-4845706 06/19/2025, 06/26/2025, 07/03/2025 LEGAL CM 318
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RONALD RAY HILZER Case No. 25PR-0185
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RONALD RAY HILZER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ann Marie Lowther in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.
THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ann Marie Lowther be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your
objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: CHRISTOPHER E BOTTI ESQ SBN
at 501 Pine St. Paso Robles, CA. Lauren Nystrom #5 LEGAL CM 327
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000010395572 Title Order No.: 2597241CAD FHA/ VA/PMI No.: 197-6700492703-203B YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/13/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/19/2014 as Instrument No. 2014010446 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JORGE ZAMARRON CASTRO, A SINGLE MAN,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/29/2025 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street, County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 268 CAMINO LOBO, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 APN#: 009-313-051 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $232,253.14. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not
automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of
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St. William’s Catholic Church
6410 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 466-0849 www.stwilliams. org Weekday Masses : 10:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer–10 a.m.; Morning Worship–11 a.m.; Evening Worship–6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer–6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on YouTube @Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. Sunday School for all ages follows worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Rd. Atascadero. 805-461-0430. office@ourhopelutheran. net. Pastor Aaron Smith.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS
4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.
TEMPLETON HILLS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
God is love. We exist to know and share that love in practical ways. Join us for worship Saturdays at 11am. 930 Templeton Hills Rd, Templeton. For more info: https://templetonhills.adventistfaith.org/
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.
ATASCADERO FOURSQUARE CHURCH–FATHER’S HOUSE
2100 Ramona Road. Sunday service at 10am. Will & Lori Barrow, Pastors; (805) 466-3191; fathershouseafc.com
ABIDE CALVARY ATASCADERO
4500 El Camino Ave (Downstairs, Rear Parking Lot) // info@abideatascadero. org. Sunday Service at 9am, Children’s Ministry provided for ages 2yrs–6th grade. Pastors Chris Vanoli & Ben Eisenman // Love God, Love Others // Abiding closely with Jesus and teaching others to do the same.
THE REVIVAL CENTER
A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@tcsn.net, www. alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_revival_center
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ATASCADERO, UCC 5850 Rosario Ave. Service 10 a.m. (in person and on Zoom) Pastor Heather Branton (805) 466-9108 atascaderoucc.org
ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH
820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times; Daily Mass- 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Father Rodolfo Contreras.
SANTA MARGARITA DE CORTONA CATHOLIC CHURCH
22515 “H” St, Santa Margarita (805)438-5383 Parish Office hours:WedThur 9am-12pm Mass Times: Saturday Vigil Mass:5pm Sunday:10am Wed-Fri 10am Adoration Wed following Mass Confessions: Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9am
RESURRECTION ECUMENICAL MINISTRY
offers an interdenominational communion service each Wednesday evening at 7:00, beginning January 22. Please join us at 9005 Santa Lucia in Atascadero. For more information call or text Rev. Dr. Cynthia Gaw at (828) 406-7253 .
CONGREGATION OHR TZAFON"THE NORTHERN LIGHT"
Located at 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422. Friday Night Service 6:30 pm 805-466-0329 congregationohrtzafon.org
BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCA
Welcoming all of God’s beloved. We gather for worship Sunday mornings, 9:30 at 295 Old County Rd. Templeton. Sermon podcast is at The Little Brick Church. Sunday School during the sermon. Bible study, Wednesdays at 11 in the community hall. Pastor: Diana Edis. Find out more at blctempleton. org
HIGHLANDS CHURCH
Sunday service at 9am & 10:30am. Monday Young Adults Group at 7pm. Wednesday Youth Group at 6:30pm. We build community so more people know the hope and joy of Jesus. 215 Oak Hill Rd, Paso Robles (805) 226-5800 highlandsadventure.org
Be included in the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Worship Directory for an entire year at $175
During the summer, we have more time to concentrate on breakfast. Of course, traditional eggs, bacon and toast will always work, but variety adds spice to the morning meal.
French toast, quiches, omelets, pancakes, waffles, eggs, scrambled, poached, or fried all help supply that variety, along with breakfast casseroles using eggs, cheese, and meat.
It used to be that breakfast-style foods were eaten only at breakfast time, but now, anything goes. So why not try some of these recipes for a dinner. I love a good quiche with a hearty salad for an evening meal. For big eaters, add a cup of soup.
The rattle of a rattlesnake has been the soundtrack of my life as I’ve lived in rattler country most of my time on earth, but it seems like lately, I’m seeing and hearing more of them. In the last five years, I’ve killed six of the cold-blooded killers within 10 yards of my front door! A friend who likes to go hiking says he too has seen so many more rattlers in the state park that he is now wearing shin guards that baseball catchers wear. It’s a good thing because one rattler got a nasty headache when it struck the hard plastic that covered his leg from his knee down.
I’m not ashamed to say that I kill every rattlesnake I can because the way I see it, it’s kill or be killed. My admission probably horrifies the animal rightists who live in big cities where the only snakes they come in contact with are poli-
Breakfast for dinner
Blueberry French Toast
Serves 6
Ingredients:
2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 T. cornstarch
• ¼ c. sugar
• ½ c. orange juice
• ½ c. plus 3 T. water, divided
• 3 eggs 6 slices bread
2 T. butter, melted Cinnamon-sugar to taste
Directions:
Place blueberries in a greased 13”x9” baking pan. In a bowl, combine cornstarch, sugar, orange juice and ½ cup water; pour over blueberries. Beat together eggs and remaining water in a shallow dish. Dip bread slices in egg mixture; place on top of blueberries in pan. Brush bread slices with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until bread is lightly toasted and blueberries are bubbly and thickened. Serve toast topped with blueberries.
Here’s a recipe you can prepare the night before and finish
in the morning.
Peaches & Cream French Toast
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
• 3 eggs
• 3 T. peach preserves
• ¾ c. half & half
• 6 slices French bread, cut ½ in. thick 1/3 c. peach preserves
6 T. butter or margarine, softened, divided
2 fresh peaches, peeled & sliced
• Confectioners’ sugar
• Sliced toasted almonds (optional)
Directions:
In a small bowl beat eggs, 3 tablespoons peach preserves and half & half. Place bread slices in glass pan; pour egg mixture over all. Refrigerate a few hours (or overnight) until most of the liquid is absorbed. For peach butter, beat the 1/3 cup preserves and 4 tablespoons butter with beater until fluffy; set aside. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet and cook French bread until
brown, turning only once. Serve each with 1 tablespoon of the peach butter and fresh peach slices. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and sliced toasted almonds if desired. This next recipe pops up again and again in cookbooks, but it bears repeating. I like the idea of preparing this casserole,days ahead, and cutting it into individual servings. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and then in foil. Pop the individualpieces into a zip-loc bag. Label the bag and freeze. For serving remove as many pieces as needed for a quick breakfast and remove foil and plastic wrap. Place on a microwaveable plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave on low for a few seconds until thawed and heated through. Serve with a slice of tomato on top or with a spoonful of fresh salsa.
Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@ outlook.com
The Rattler Relocation Project
ticians and bureaucrats.
One busybody, who used to semi-like me, got word that I killed a rattlesnake and now won’t even return my wave because I didn’t call The Rattlesnake Relocation Project instead which supposedly catches rattlers and relocates them. I tried explaining to my neighbor that the only way that rattler would even be in the same zip code by the time the rattler trapper got there was because I’d chopped its head off. I bet if her beloved blind dog got bit by one, she’d change her tune.
Speaking of dogs getting bit, I have another neighbor who went from being a snake lover to being repelled by reptiles when a rattler bit the nose of her dog. I think the only reason the dog survived was because it was a rough and tough Catahoula with a proud heritage of fighting gators in the swamps of Louisiana. Still, it nearly died and hasn’t been the same since. To prevent future occurrences my neighbor put in a rattlesnake fence and it had hardly been completed when her dog got bit a second time. After surviving two rattler
attacks, that dog is now on a mission to rid the world of rattlesnakes and went from being a nice dog to a deadly assassin. Because of her dog’s new desire to kill rattlesnakes my neighbor sold her beautiful home, took her now-nutty dog and moved to a condo in a sanctuary city. When I worked in the oilfields it was in an area crawling with rattlers. It was a slow week if at least one wasn’t killed and put in someone’s lunch box to scare them to death like they did me on my my first day on the job. We killed so many rattlesnakes that I started collecting their rattles and skinning their hides.
On my first day in the oilfields I was handed two things, a hard-hat and a snakebite kit which consisted of one rubber end that held a razor blade and the other end was a rubber suction cup you were supposed to use to suck out the venom after you’d cut a deep X through the fang marks. I always wondered if I’d have had the guts to cut myself if I was ever bit. A friend who retired from working in those same oilfields told me they no longer
issue snakebite kits and said the old rules no longer apply. Now they tell you to remain calm (easy for them to say), apply a tourniquet and have someone drive you to the nearest hospital, or mortuary, whatever the case may be. What prompted this essay was an event that made me even more proud of my wife, if that’s possible. She loves to garden but before she gets down on her hands and knees to plant or trim she shakes the bushes with a stick to scare any snakes away. Today, my wife casually mentioned that she’d killed a rattlesnake while gardening. At first I was leery of her claim but sure enough she showed me the dead rattler with its head chopped cleanly off. I wonder, how many women can say they’ve killed a rattlesnake? It’s got to be a very low number. Now, just like that Catahoula, my shovel-wielding wife is on a deadly mission and has embarked on her own version of the Rattlesnake Relocation Project. Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.
Even a blind man can open eyes
Pastor G. Abdelaziz
Sometimes, we want to be of some service and wish we could make some kind of improvement in our world. We justdon’t feel the opportunity ever comes our way. However, while we are searching for a grand gesture, the worthy act is masked because it feels too easy. And yet, the simplest moments reveal the deepest truths about hope, friendship, and the power of imagination. I’m telling this story to remind us all that even in the most restricted of times and spaces, kindness and perspective can open windows to worlds beyond our reach.
Two seriously ill men were sharing a hospital room. One
man, whose bed was next to the window, was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. The other man had to spend all of his time flat on his back.
The men would talk for hours every day. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military, and where they had vacationed. Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one-hour periods where his world would be brightened by all the action and color of the world outside the window. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flow-
ers of every color and a view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in beautiful detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene. One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade that was happening to pass by. Although the other man could not hear the band — he could see it in his mind’s eye as the gentleman by the window described it with words. Days, weeks, and months passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the man by the window had died in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he
was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly and painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed. It faced a blank wall! The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, “Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.” As he settled back onto his pillow, the man understood now that each of us holds the power to lift another, not with grand gestures, but with the gentle magic of kindness and compassion.
Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at alphabeth@tcsn.net
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EDUCATION
Paso Robles High’s Class of 2025 shines bright
With Valedictorian Ava Friedling and Salutatorian Hannah Bourgault leading the way
By CAMILLE DEVAUL
PASO ROBLES — The Bearcat spirit was in full force as Paso Robles High School celebrated the exceptional achievements of the Class of 2025. With pride and perseverance lighting their path, this year’s graduates leave behind a legacy of academic
Career Technical Education–Health Sciences
Hannah Aguiar, Katherine Angeles, Noemi Basurto Lopez, Hannah Bourgault, Ashlynn Domingos, Ava Friedling, Jordan Hammond, Lyza Kepins, Calvin Le, Emily McNeal, Sydney Melendy, Cleo Mercado, Kylee Nancolas, Isabella Rendon, Evan Rundstrom, Jocelyn Soto-Garcia, and Kylie Troy.
Career Technical Education–Information and Technology: Lucas Anderson, Katherine Angeles, Tyler Daillak, Mason Dewitt, Mayte Duenas, Cristian Frances Morales, Phoenix Hart, Thomas Hill, Diego Melchor Altamirano, Asyel Mendoza, Georgio Nadrous, Jesus Ortega, Aiden Pierre, and Hirbin Reyes Rodriguez.
Career Technical Education Building and Construction Trades: Nicholas Kampa, Laithen Moore, and Matthias Willis.
Career Technical Education Transportation: Trenton Casa, Preston Cleaver, Kyle Dart, Logan Olcott, Julio Santiz Avalos, and Nhan Van.
Career Technical Education Education: Citlali Avalos, Ava Burr, Kayla Carbajal, Hollie Coakley, Skylar Collins, Landon Cook, Jonathan Druding, Kiana Duran, Brianna Escobar Martinez, Sofia Garcia Manzo, Betzy Gutierrez, Chelsea Hoyt, Reese Jaureguy, Citlaly Melchor Luis, Martin Olivo, Amelia Olivo, Susan Thomas, and Hailey Williams.
Career Technical Education Culinary Arts: Antonio Cuarao Landin and Ethan Reed.
Career Technical Education Business and Finance: Angel Contreras Delgado, Landon Cook, Natalie Dewhurst, Alexia Mendoza, Kennedy Myrick, Cameron Pagnini, Hannah Rougeot, Layah Speth, and Gabriela Verduzco Solorio.
Career Technical Education Agriculture: Kaylie Bales, Ava Burr, Jose Bustamante, Adelaida Coelho, Brianna Escobar Martinez, James Gardner, Hailey Hansen, Olivia Heinbach, Alexis Hickey, Haley Hughes-Lampenfeld, Reese Jaureguy, Preston Luster, Khylah McKee, Joseph Neto, Zehariah Rosas Marmolejo, Chandler Shaffer, Logan Sullivan, Courtney Taylor, Priscilla Utter, Lucille Velarde, and Briseida Virgen.
Mathematics Honor Cord Recipients: Zoey Ammann, Lia Bejar Rico, Erick Chavez Espinoza, Mackenzie Chreene, Landon Cook, Samuel Daniels, Kyle Dart, Divyana Emmons, Ava Friedling, Erid Garcia Vasquez, Garrett Haggmark, Jordan Hammond, Braydon Hoier, Elijah Jordan, Lyza Kepins, Calvin Le, Saire Machado Villegas, Cleo Mercado, Cristian Moreno, Kylee Nancolas, Brandon Nguyen, Davin Nichols, Andrew Perez, Evan Rundstrom, Bartolo Serrato Lucatero, Adane Siegrist, Grace Tellian, Drais Thai, America Vega Torres, Alyssa Wesley, and Anthony Williams.
excellence, leadership, and community impact. At the forefront are Valedictorian Ava Friedling and Salutatorian Hannah Bourgault — two driven and inspiring students whose high school journeys reflect the very best of Paso Robles. As Ava heads to UCLA to pursue a career in medicine and Hannah begins her studies in Forest and Fire Science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, they carry with them the hopes and dreams of a class that has proven time and again what it means to lead, achieve, and inspire.
SkillsUSA Honor Cord Recipients: Katherine Angeles, Noemi Basurto Lopez, Skylar Collins, Landon Cook, Mason Dewitt, Valeria Echeverria, Cristian Frances Morales, Phoenix Hart, Cassidy Heer, Thomas Hill, Chelsea Hoyt, Margot Klo, Emily McNeal, Diego Melchor Altamirano, Citlaly Melchor Luis, Asyel Mendoza, Georgio Nadrous, Aiden Pierre, Hirbin Reyes Rodriguez, Naomi Velasco, and Daniel Ventura Espinoza.
Visual and Performing Arts Honor Cord Recipients: Brennan Anderson, Miraldy Angeles Granados, Amy Ayala, Kaylie Bales, Sloane Beasley, Lia Bejar Rico, Mackenzie Chreene, Adelaida Coelho, Skylar Collins, Ruby Cota, Josie Crank, Kyle Dart, Scarlett Domenghini, Divyana Emmons, Arismenty Garcia Garcia, Garrett Haggmark, Elizabeth Higgins, Makhi Jones, Elijah Jordan, Lyza Kepins, Margot Klo, Oliver Krull, Darian Lamar, Samantha Laucella, Brayant Maldonado Luna, Avery Mathers, Asyel Mendoza, Julianna Mendoza Carlos, Jake Minnis, Laithen Moore, Leysliee Morales, Shane Mullinix, Daniel Narez, Amelia Olivo, Garrett Platter-Rath, Anthony Ramirez, Geovani Rendon, Erin Rowins, Alberto Sanchez, Eleticia Solano-Basurto, Byron Solis Hernandez, Megan Souza, Lexie Steelman, Grace Tellian, Lucille Velarde, Naomi Velasco, Alexzander Ventura, Alexander Virgen, Alyssa Wesley, and Sarah Zavala.
Social Science Honor Cord Recipients: Cole Ammann, Drew Castner, Kyle Dart, Natalie Dewhurst, Ava Friedling, Ryan Griggs, Garrett Haggmark, Jordan Hammond, Abbygail Haynes, Calvin Le, Cleo Mercado, Kennedy Myrick, Kylee Nancolas, Daniel Narez, Brandon Nguyen, Megan Souza, and Nhan Van.
Science Honor Cord Recipients: Hannah Aguiar, Leila Alakel, Zoey Ammann, Lucas Anderson, Katherine Angeles, Alondra Anguiano, Amy Ayala, Kaylie Bales, Felipe Barajas, Noemi Basurto Lopez, Lia Bejar Rico, Hannah Bourgault, Ava Burr, Jose Bustamante, Trenton Casa, Ethan Castelli, Catrina Chavez, Erick Chavez Espinoza, Hollie Coakley, Summer Colegrove, Landon Cook, Samuel Daniels, Kyle Dart, Natalie Dewhurst, Stone Dittrich, Ashlynn Domingos, Divyana Emmons, Brianna Escobar Martinez, Ava Friedling, Violet Garcia, Erid Garcia Vasquez, Jordan Hammond, Hailey Hansen, Abbygail Haynes, Cassidy Heer, Elijah Hernandez, Alexis Hickey, Braydon Hoier, Chelsea Hoyt, Reese Jaureguy, Elijah Jordan, Lyza Kepins, Calvin Le, Orquidia Leon Garcia, Kiana Martinez, Estefanny Martinez, Emily McNeal, Brandon McWilliams, Sydney Melendy, Alexia Mendoza, Cleo Mercado, Kennedy Myrick, Kylee Nancolas, Vincent Napolitano, Davin Nichols, Martin Olivo, Sean Pailma, Faith Patterson, Madelyn Pintor, Isabella Rendon, Jocelyn Rodriguez, Zehariah Rosas Marmolejo, Hannah Rougeot, Erin Rowins, Evan Rundstrom, Iker Sarricolea Hernandez, Lizbeth Saucedo Cuarao, Bartolo Serrato Lucatero, Chandler Shaffer, Ezra Smeltzer, Cooper Smith, Jocelyn Soto-Garcia, Megan Souza, Lexie Steelman, Logan Sullivan, Courtney Taylor, Drais Thai, Susan Thomas, Kylie
ing graduates of Paso Robles High School’s Class of 2025! Leading the way isValedictorian Ava Friedling, who will be attending UCLA this fall to pursue a Biology major on the pre-medicine track. Ava’s high school experience has been enriched by her dedication to volleyball, the CTE Healthcare program, an internship at Plateroti Dermatology, and active involvement in Leadership, Friday Night Live, HOSA, and specialized courses like Santa Cruz Island and Astrometry.
Salutatorian Hannah Bourgault will
Troy, Nhan Van, Cody Van Horbek, Leticia Velasquez Ortiz, Gabriel Ward, Anthony Williams, and Hailey Williams.
Future Farmers of America Honor Cord Recipients: James Gardner, Hailey Hansen, Alexis Hickey, Haley Hughes-Lampenfeld, Kiana Keogh, Sydney Melendy, Joseph Neto, Logan Sullivan, Dylan Syslo, Susan Thomas, Lucille Velarde
Pride of the Bearcat Honor Cord Recipients: Zoey Ammann, Alondra Anguiano, Amy Ayala, Hannah Bourgault, Jose Bustamante, Brissia Centeno-Solorio, Landon Cook, Angel Coronado, Tyler Daillak, Brandon England, Mason Fotheringham, Jordan Hammond, Olivia Heinbach, Elijah Hernandez, Braydon Hoier, Wyatt Johnson, Elliot Krames, Cruz Lazzaroni-Tamayo, Jacob Magana, Kiana Martinez, Emily McNeal, Kristopher Melgoza, Alexia Mendoza, Cleo Mercado, Adan Morales, Cristian Moreno, Anthony Moretto, Brody Rayner, Hayden Roady, Stephanie Roman Sabiron, Jocelyn Soto-Garcia, Megan Souza, Lexie Steelman, Priscilla Utter, Nhan Van, Logan Van Pelt, America Vega Torres, Leticia Velasquez Ortiz R.G. “Dick” Hamilton Award Honor Cord Recipients: Denisse De La Cruz Lopez and Kristopher Melgoza.
Leadership Honor Cord Honor Cord Recipients:
Sloane Beasley, Parker Craig, Natalie Dewhurst, Ava Friedling, Maxwell Jackson, Emily McNeal, Brandon Nguyen, Isabella Rendon, Kenyon Rickson, and Cody Van Horbek.
continue her journey at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, majoring in Forest and Fire Science, while continuing her love of soccer with the women’s club team. Hannah’s high school years were marked by sports, including soccer, track and field, volleyball, and participation in the Healthcare CTE Pathway, all supported by her motivation and a strong circle of peers.
This year, 17 students will attend Cal Poly, 19 have committed to military service, and the graduates are heading to 30 different colleges across California, including UC Berkeley, UCLA,
Van, America Vega Torres, Leticia Velasquez Ortiz, Anthony Williams and Matthias Willis.
HOSA Honor Cord Honor Cord Recipients: Katherine Angeles, Ava Friedling, Cleo Mercado, Faith Patterson, Isabella Rendon, and Evan Rundstrom.
AVID Honor Cord Honor Cord Recipients: Dayana Aispuro-Quinonez, Alondra Anguiano, Yanitzia Bolanos, Catrina Chavez, Mackenzie Chreene, Angel Coronado, Tyler Daillak, Denisse De La Cruz Lopez, Valeria Echeverria, Michelle Galvez, Alycya Lopez, Corbin Macha, Saire Machado Villegas, Esmeralda Mendez, Andrew Perez, Jocelyn Rodriguez, Natalie Rodriguez, Brenda Santiago Rios, Iker Sarricolea Hernandez, Lizbeth Saucedo Cuarao, Bartolo Serrato Lucatero, America Vega Torres, and Leticia Velasquez Ortiz.
English Honor Cord Honor Cord Recipients: Zoey Ammann, Hannah Bourgault, Zaylie Conner, Scarlett Domenghini, Divyana Emmons, Bartolo Serrato Lucatero, and Nhan Van.
Cuesta Innovation Honor Cord Honor Cord Recipients: Hannah Aguiar, Leila Alakel, Zoey Ammann, Lucas Anderson, Katherine Angeles, Colton Arguelles, Amy Ayala, Kaylie Bales, Noemi Basurto Lopez, Hannah Bourgault, Ava Burr, Jose Bustamante, Kayla Carbajal, Trenton Casa, Ethan Castelli, Drew Castner, Erick Chavez Espinoza, Mackenzie Chreene, Brandon Clements, Hollie Coakley, Summer Colegrove, Skylar Collins, Landon Cook, Parker Craig, Samuel Daniels, Kyle Dart, Natalie Dewhurst, Ashlynn Domingos, Jonathan Druding, Divyana Emmons, Mason Fotheringham, Ava Friedling, Violet Garcia, Sofia Garcia Manzo, Erid Garcia Vasquez, Gavin Gatoloai, Garrett Haggmark, Jordan Hammond, Abbygail Haynes, Braydon Hoier, Chelsea Hoyt, Zayden Hurtado, Reese Jaureguy, Elijah Jordan, Margot Klo, Calvin Le, Phoebe Leonard, Preston Luster, Kiana Martinez, Emily McNeal, Brandon McWilliams, Asyel Mendoza, Cleo Mercado, Kennedy Myrick, Kylee Nancolas, Vincent Napolitano, Daniel Narez, Brandon Nguyen, Martin Olivo, Amelia Olivo, Cameron Pagnini, Sean Pailma, Isabella Rendon, Chandler Shaffer, Ezra Smeltzer, Jocelyn Soto-Garcia, Megan Souza, Drais Thai, Matthew Thaisuriya, Susan Thomas, Kylie Troy, Nhan Van, Cody Van Horbek, America Vega Torres, Naomi Velasco, Alyssa Wesley, and Hailey Williams.
Three-Sport Athletes Honor Cord Recipients: Alondra Anguiano, Brissia Centeno-Solorio, Samuel Daniels, Brandon England, Stephanie Roman Sabiron, and Ezra Smeltzer.
Athletic Excellence Award Honor Cord Recipients: Alondra Anguiano, Hannah Bourgault, Summer Colegrove, Angel Contreras Delgado, Tyler Daillak, Samuel Daniels, Denisse De La Cruz Lopez, Brandon England, Garrett Haggmark, Christa Kelly, Kylee Nancolas, Jaeden O’Farrell, Hayden Roady, Stephanie Roman Sabiron, Adane Siegrist, Ezra Smeltzer, Jocelyn Soto-Garcia, and Lexie Steelman.
UC San Diego, and UCSB. Students will also attend schools in 10 states and one international institution, with at least 150 taking advantage of the Cuesta Promise program.
This year, the district proudly recognized the generosity of more than 50 individuals, families, and organizations who awarded a combined $337,800 in scholarships to 62 graduating seniors. In addition, seven students were honored with the Montgomery GI Bill, receiving a total of $601,000 in educational benefits. Below is the list of award recipients.
Seal of Biliteracy Honor Cord Recipients: Isai Alvarez, Miraldy Angeles Granados, Vanessa Arreola, Citlali Avalos, Lia Bejar Rico, Jose Bustamante, Alexander Chavez, Erick Chavez Espinoza, Zaylie Conner, Avery Cooper, Angel Coronado, Josie Crank, Samuel Daniels, Denisse De La Cruz Lopez, Valeria Echeverria, Ashley Garcia, Sofia Garcia Manzo, Ashly Hernandez Davila, Adam Juarez, Elliot Krames, Orquidia Leon Garcia, Alycya Lopez, Corbin Macha, Saire Machado Villegas, Kiana Martinez, Estefanny Martinez, Kristopher Melgoza, Luis Murillo Martinez, Kennedy Myrick, Andrea Ramos, Hirbin Reyes Rodriguez, Jocelyn Rodriguez, Evelin Rosales Celestino, Hannah Rougeot, Jazmin Ruiz, Ana Santiago Mateo, Brenda Santiago Rios, Lizbeth Saucedo Cuarao, Bartolo Serrato Lucatero, Adane Siegrist, Ezra Smeltzer, Jocelyn Soto-Garcia, Gabriela Valencia, America Vega Torres, Naomi Velasco, Leticia Velasquez Ortiz, Gabriela Verduzco Solorio, Alyssa Wesley, and Anthony Williams.
Seal of Civic Engagement Honor Cord Recipients: Kennedy Myrick, Brandon Nguyen, and Amelia Olivo.
College & Career Exemplar Honorees Honor Cord Recipients: Hannah Aguiar, Lucas Anderson, Katherine Angeles, Noemi Basurto Lopez, Hannah Bourgault, Ava Burr, Trenton Casa, Hollie Coakley, Skylar Collins, Landon Cook, Kyle Dart, Natalie Dewhurst, Scarlett Domenghini, Ashlynn Domingos, Ava Friedling, Jordan Hammond, Cassidy Heer, Alexis Hickey, Chelsea Hoyt, Reese Jaureguy, Lyza Kepins, Calvin Le, Emily McNeal, Asyel Mendoza, Cleo Mercado, Kylee Nancolas, Amelia Olivo, Martin Olivo, Isabella Rendon, Evan Rundstrom, Chandler Shaffer, Jocelyn Soto-Garcia, Kylie Troy, Naomi Velasco, Alyssa Wesley, and Hailey Williams.
Top Cat Honorees Honor Cord Recipients: Hannah Aguiar, Riley Aguilar, Leila Alakel, Isai Alvarez, Zoey Ammann, Cole Ammann, Katherine Angeles, Amy Ayala, Kaylie Bales, Noemi Basurto Lopez, Hannah Bourgault, Ava Burr, Kayla Carbajal, Mackenzie Chreene, Brandon Clements, Summer Colegrove, Skylar Collins, Zaylie Conner, Landon Cook, Samuel Daniels, Kyle Dart, Natalie Dewhurst, Stone Dittrich, Scarlett Domenghini, Ashlynn Domingos, Divyana Emmons, Ava Friedling, Erid Garcia Vasquez, Ryan Griggs, Garrett Haggmark, Jordan Hammond, Cassidy Heer, Olivia Heinbach, Braydon Hoier, Reese Jaureguy, Elijah Jordan, Lyza Kepins, Margot Klo, Elliot Krames, Oliver Krull, Calvin Le, Saire Machado Villegas, Emily McNeal, Brandon McWilliams, Cleo Mercado, Kylee Nancolas, Daniel Narez, Brandon Nguyen, Davin Nichols, Martin Olivo, Cameron Pagnini, Andrew Perez, Isabella Rendon, Evan Rundstrom, Lizbeth Saucedo Cuarao, Bartolo Serrato Lucatero, Adane Siegrist, Ezra Smeltzer, Jocelyn Soto-Garcia, Megan Souza, Logan Sullivan, Grace Tellian, Drais Thai, Kylie Troy, Nhan Van, Cody Van Horbek, America Vega Torres, Naomi Velasco, Leticia Velasquez Ortiz, Alyssa Wesley, Anthony Williams, and Sarah Zavala.
Scholar Athletes of the Year Honor Cord Recipients: Hannah Bourgault and Garrett Haggmark.
Athletes of the Year Honor Cord Recipients: Tyler Daillak and Hannah Bourgault.
