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New Paso Robles gym takes over longtime favorite. See what's different

The weights at Paso Robles Ironworks Gym have called the property home for 25 years — but now the gym around them is completely refreshed. Vintage remnants of the Life Fitness brand are scattered throughout the 5,000 square foot gym at 580 Linne Road One wouldn’t guess these were the same machines that were once used at former and beloved tenant Iron Jungle — the equipment now sporting brand-new seats, no longer purple, ripped and duct taped. Some 350 gallons of new paint cover the walls. And the bathrooms are finished off with doors, not curtains. “I don’t need to hear what’s going on in there,” Ironworks co-owner David Grubman said with a laugh. Grubman opened the gym with his business partner Sheela Hilton on Nov. 1, replacing the longtime tenant Iron Jungle that had provided community for Paso Robles bodybuilders for more than two decades. The two wanted to create an open and comfortable space for gym rats and newbies, alike. Hilton brought a new element of design to the new space, Grubman said, pointing out her implementation of “Paso Robles crimson red” throughout the gym. “We really wanted to create this open, approachable space. Whereas before, it was

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Paso Robles Police arrest reports for Nov. 1-8

Wright, Kaila Starr, 37, of Paso Robles, was arrested on Nov. 1 at 1:53 a.m. at 13th St for suspected violation of driving under the influence of alcohol (23152(A) VC) and driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more (23152(B) VC). Fairbairnhern, Jordan Alexander, 28, of Paso Robles,...

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One Person Dies After E. Coli Outbreak in San Luis Obispo County

One person has died in connection with an E. coli outbreak in San Luis Obispo County. The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department confirmed the death on Tuesday, November 10, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported. San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department public information officer Tom Cuddy said...

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Under fire, SLO City Manager Whitney McDonald resigning

San Luis Obispo City Manager Whitney McDonald announced plans to resign between now and mid-January during a city council meeting on Tuesday. McDonald is hoping to pursue a career in psycho therapy. “After a lot of deep reflection, I have some bitter sweet news to convey,” McDonald said wiping tears...

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KSBY layoffs and a new look for a longtime gym. Today's top stories

The Tribune covered five major developments across San Luis Obispo County on Nov. 10, 2026, from newsroom layoffs to Cal Poly’s revised campus plans. Here’s a quick look at the top stories: KSBY layoffs: KSBY was among the Scripps stations hit by nationwide layoffs , as parent company E.W. Scripps Co. eliminated 431 positions while creating more than 100 new roles focused on field reporting. Regional general manager Lisa Moore said the affected San Luis Obispo roles were tied to traditional newscast production and station operations, not on-air positions. New Paso Robles gym: Paso Robles Ironworks Gym opened Nov. 1 at 580 Linne Road , replacing longtime tenant Iron Jungle with a fully renovated 5,000-square-foot space. Grubman and Sheela Hilton added fresh paint, refurbished equipment and a new posing room, and had 200 members by the fifth day of operation. Ambulance response times: Templeton Fire Chief Tom Peterson wants to add paramedics to fire engines after finding that ambulances take more than 20 minutes to reach some emergencies roughly 80 times a year. The proposal would also boost shift staffing from two to three firefighters at an estimated cost of $500,000 or more annually, and goes before the district board

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SLO Jury Convicts Serial Offender Scott Robert Davis of Target Robbery Under Three Strikes Law

Repeat offender Scott Robert Davis faces up to 16 years in prison after a San Luis Obispo jury convicted him of second-degree robbery for assaulting a Target employee. A San Luis Obispo County jury has found Scott Robert Davis (DOB 12/08/1984) guilty of second-degree robbery, a felony violation of Penal Code section 211. Robbery is a serious and violent felony under California law. The jury returned its verdict on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after deliberating for less than two hours.

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Paso Robles is ripping out some of its grassy areas. Here's why

Paso Robles will have fewer grassy spaces after the city announced its plans to remove nonfunctional turf from its lawns. This decision was in light of California’s decision to ban cities from using potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf on public agency properties by New Year’s Day, a city news release said. Private residential yards are not subject to the nonfunctional turf ban, the release said, but some city-maintained grass parkways in residential neighborhoods may be affected. Recreational areas such as parks and athletic fields are also unaffected by the change to the California Water Code. According to the release, the city evaluated about 65 acres of its maintained landscaping that might be considered “nonfunctional.” Of those acres, only about 1.5 were meeting the legal definition under the state’s new ban. “The law does not require or provide funding for turf replacement,” the release said. “The city is planning landscape improvements in phases, with replacement designs tailored to available funding.” In September, the City Council adopted an ordinance modifying the city’s water conservation regulations to incorporate the 2023 law AB 1572 , which prohibited drinking water irrigation of nonfunctional turf such as decorative grass in street medians and narrow roadside

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Downtown Paso Robles gets a 'Gift of Light'

Sensorio is bringing three illuminated art pieces to the heart of Paso Robles, and unlike the holiday decorations, these lights are expected to stay on display year-round.

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Layoffs hit KSBY in SLO as parent company downsizes nationwide

KSBY was a part of nationwide layoffs as its parent company eliminated over 430 positions amid a companywide transformation. But its unclear how many jobs were lost here or exactly what they were. In total, the NBC affiliate’s parent company E.W. Scripps Co. laid off 431 employees while also creating more than 100 new positions in its local newsrooms focused on field reporting and community connection, regional general manager Lisa Moore told The Tribune on Monday. “These were difficult decisions, and we’re grateful to the colleagues whose roles were eliminated,” Moore wrote in an email. “We’re committed to supporting them through the transition.” KSBY was among the Scripps stations affected by the layoffs, but Moore did not share the number of positions eliminated in the newsroom. The affected roles in San Luis Obispo were tied to traditional newscast production and station operations, not on-air anchor or reporter positions, she said. The mass layoffs were a part of Scripps’ companywide transformation to adapt broadcast, streaming and digital news formats. Most changes will happen behind the scenes, Moore said, with a new operating model and automation that will allow KSBY journalists to update stories throughout the day on broadcast, streaming, digital and

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Frankel maintains lead in Paso Robles mayor’s race in latest results

– The latest unofficial San Luis Obispo County results released Friday, Nov. 6, show Faith Frankel leading the Paso Robles mayoral contest with 3,245 votes (45.60%), ahead of Bill Britton with 3,027 (42.54%) and Chris Rogalla with 844 (11.86%); Michael Massey leads City Council District 2 with 709 votes (36.14%), followed by Robert Simoni with 627 and Chris Bausch with 626, while District 1 incumbent Kris Beal leads Linda C. George, 1,078 to 393. Measure G-26 has 5,331 yes votes (45.14%) and 6,478 no votes (54.86%), below the 55% needed to pass.

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Cal Poly grad swept into ocean, Nipomo boy battles E. coli. Today's top stories

San Luis Obispo County marked Veterans Day while grappling with grief, legal battles and civic transitions. Here’s a roundup of the top stories from The Tribune on Nov. 11, 2026. Cal Poly grad feared lost at sea: Se Nah Park, a 24-year-old 2024 Cal Poly chemistry graduate, was swept into the ocean at Panther State Beach near Santa Cruz on Nov. 8 when an incoming tide knocked her and friends over. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search after covering 95 square miles of coastline over two days. Veterans Day in SLO: The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum hosted a Veterans Day celebration the day before closing for county renovations, honoring veterans from the Korean War to recent service. Director Bart Topham said he wanted to throw a real party on the museum’s last open day. Wrongful death lawsuit filed: The children of John and Kristen Ruskey, who died of carbon monoxide poisoning at a Cambria home on Feb. 8 , filed a lawsuit Oct. 26 against homeowners Ben and Robin Korman and water heater maker Navien Inc. The suit alleges the water heater vented carbon monoxide into the guest bedroom and that a detector in the room was disconnected

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Owner-builders raise walls on 14 new homes at Mission Gardens II in San Miguel

Families build their own homes through sweat equity program. – On Saturday, Nov. 7, a group of 14 owner-builders raised the walls on their new homes, built through the People’s Self-Help Housing mutual self-help program. The development, named Mission Gardens II, is in central San Miguel on a lot...

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Veterans Day events planned in Atascadero, Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo

Ceremony, dinner, fundraiser and free haircuts mark Wednesday’s holiday. – Veterans Day events in North County on Wednesday, Nov. 11, include a ceremony at the Faces of Freedom Memorial in Atascadero, a winery fundraiser and free haircuts in Paso Robles, and a veterans dinner in Atascadero. A community celebration also is planned in San Luis Obispo at the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum.

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Will SLO County paddleboarder dodge trial? Mental illness doesn't excuse an assault | Opinion

There is a troubling question at the heart of the case involving Andrew Eric Gustafson, the Morro Bay paddleboarder accused of violently attacking a female surfer: When does compassion for someone suffering from mental illness become an injustice to the person he allegedly harmed? In August 2025, Gustafson was arrested after an encounter with surfer Haylee Red-Van Rooyen. She testified that he pursued her, jumped onto her surfboard, grabbed her hair, and held her head underwater. “I thought I was going to die,” she testified. These are allegations, not a conviction. Gustafson is entitled to the presumption of innocence. But the seriousness of the allegations makes the decision to divert his case from trial particularly troubling. San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Catherine Swysen recently approved Gustafson’s request for mental health diversion. He has documented diagnoses of persistent depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Under the court’s ruling, he will undergo up to two years of treatment. If he completes the program successfully, the court can dismiss his criminal charges without a trial or a finding of guilt. Mental illness deserves compassion and treatment. But a psychiatric diagnosis should not automatically become an escape from criminal accountability. SLO County

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SLO County could face a $16 million budget deficit next year. Here's why

San Luis Obispo County is projected to face another multi-million budget gap next year, but uncertainty at the state and federal levels makes it difficult to predict the exact severity of the impending deficit. Assuming all current services are maintaining, the funding gap next year is estimated to be around $15.9 million — but it could range from as low as $11 million to as high as $20 million, according to the county’s fiscal year 2027-28 and multi-year financial forecast. The financial forecast is a point-in-time estimate that remains in flux and carries “a higher-than-usual level of uncertainty,” according to the staff report . “We always want to show that the forecast sensitivity cannot be understated,” SLO County’s assistant chief executive officer Lisa Howe said at the Nov. 3 Board of Supervisors meeting, adding that even a 1% change "can greatly impact the gap to the good or bad.” Howe said there are a variety of state, federal and external risks that will affect the county’s future finances. She pointed to HR 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as the “most significant” factor, since it impacts CalFresh administration, medical eligibility and the amount of demand for county-funded indigent

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San Luis Obispo List Prices Drop Sharply as Fewer Homes Hit the Market

San Luis Obispo buyers gained more options and lower prices as inventory grew and list prices dropped.

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Ancient Peaks Winery promotes Jessica Arnold to marketing director

Longtime graphic designer takes on new leadership role at Santa Margarita winery. – Ancient Peaks Winery has promoted Jessica Arnold to marketing director, a new leadership role overseeing the winery’s marketing and creative efforts. Arnold, who has spent seven years as the winery’s senior graphic designer, will manage marketing...

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