Gregg Stoulil passed away at age 81 on March 28, 2024. Gregg bravely battled Pulmonary Fibrosis for decades and has now joined his brothers Gordon “Gordy” Stoulil and George Stoulil. Greg continued to bless everyone who knew him with his grand smile despite his battles. Gregg was born...

Robert J. Wilkins, Jr. “Bob,” was born October 13, 1932, and was a lifelong resident of Atascadero. Bob’s grandfather, Harold J. Wilkins, was E.G. Lewis’s bookkeeper in the early 1920’s. Mr. Lewis was the founder of Atascadero. Harold sent Bob’s father, Bob Wilkins, Sr., and his uncle, Joe Wilkins, to Cal Poly to learn the printing trade. Bob Wilkins, Sr., and Joe Wilkins worked at various local newspapers and eventually landed a job with the Atascadero News in the Printery building. During this period, Bob helped with multiple tasks like sweeping and putting type away; he emptied the wastebasket for Marguerite Travis. She was an editor for Atascadero News and the author of Birth of Atascadero. Bob would reprint the book in the 1960s for the Atascadero Historical Society. The newspaper moved out of the Printery building around 1945 with the help of Bob’s Dad and Uncle. After the move, they started their own business, Wilkins Studio. Bob Jr.’s dad continued his passion for photography while Joe was proficient with the letterpress. On occasion, Bob Jr. helped his uncle with the print shop, and in 1951 took over the printing business.

Where there is wine, there are weddings, so it’s not surprising that Paso Robles has become a wedding destination. We are lucky enough to have access to wineries with beautiful hilltop views and immaculate architecture to go with it. These locations are perfect for wine tasting with friends and family before or after the wedding day, your rehearsal, reception, or even bridal shower.

Do you hear the bells? You should, because the wedding season is practically here. We spoke with three local wedding industries and asked them what wedding trends they are seeing for this season and what advice they might have for those of you currently planning a wedding. Almond Springs. almondsprings.com.

PASO ROBLES — Studios on the Park will feature an art exhibition in partnership with Central Coast Printmakers and local poets. The show, called “Poetic Prints,” will be held from May 3 to June 30 in the Atrium Gallery. Each piece in the show will be displayed...

PASO ROBLES — Come learn from three experienced equine photographers (Lori Sortino, Deb Hofstetter, and Cathy Wallace) who have worked together since 2019 photographing horses. Together they have produced thousands of horse images, including portraits, action, running, jumping, detail, artistic, technical, competition, and candids. They will teach you how to capture great horse images under various conditions, and how to work with the real-world challenges of backgrounds, lighting, and horse behavior.

In May, the Paso Robles City Park will welcome visitors with the calming scent of lavender and savory taste of olive oil as the third annual joint Olive & Lavender Festival returns on May 11. This year the olive side of the festival celebrates 20 years of bringing local growers and producers to the heart of the community.

Every morning, Gina Hambly wakes up to the sweet scent of lavender. For the past five years, she and her family have owned and operated Hambly Farms, where they grow lavender and produce lavender products. Between Gina and her husband Milton, the two have ties to the North County going...

Sipping wine on a Spring day is good, but sipping wine on a Spring day whilealso helping animals in need is even better. This April 20-21, Wine 4 Paws is back for its 16th year and over 80 wineries, cider and olive oil producers, restaurants, and hotels on the Central Coast are participating.

PASO ROBLES — Despite disappointing rain last weekend, the community was able to enjoy some sun and art for the annual Spring Art in the Park. Many artists and craftsmen persevered through the rain on Saturday, April 13, and were welcomed with mid-morning blue skies on Sunday. Recovering from...

TEMPLETON — Santa Lucia School announced its 39th anniversary celebration with the annual Roots to Wings fundraising event. Scheduled for April 28 from 1 to 5 p.m., this event promises an afternoon of community, music, and support for the school’s continued growth. Roots to Wings, Santa Lucia School’s...

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Elks Lodge #2364 has made a donation of $850 to From the Heart Animal Sanctuary. The Elks Lodge remains committed to supporting local communities and organizations that make a positive impact on the lives of animals in need. The donation, which was presented...

PASO ROBLES — On Saturday, April 13, our local Fire and Emergency Services officially celebrated the opening of Fire Station 3 in Paso Robles. In the works since 2017, the recently completed station is the first of three phases for the new public safety site. Paso Robles Fire Chief...

PASO ROBLES — A new 2024 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) was adopted unanimously by City Council on Tuesday, April 16. The EOP (formerly known as the Emergency Response Plan) contains all Paso Robles city incident management organization, compliance with relevant legal statutes, and other relevant guidelines. Fire Chief Jonathan...

PASO ROBLES — The City of Paso Robles’ Streets Division and Water Department teams are set to conduct essential nighttime maintenance on the 13th Street Bridge. This maintenance activity is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. on April 16 and should take between 3-4 hours. The primary objective...

Denise Jean Grigory, a pillar of strength and heart to her family and friends, peacefully passed away on April 4, 2024, at the age of 93. She leaves behind a legacy of hard work, compassion, and resilience that will forever echo through the rolling hills and rugged beauty of the countryside she called home. She also lives on in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Marina Ester (Cabrera) Weatherhead, age 82, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Provo, Utah. Marina was born on May 4, 1941, in Chiquimula, Guatemala, to Antonio “Tono” José Cabrera Paiz and Ectelvina “Elvira” Valdés Solís. Although her father began his employment as a carpenter and did not make a substantial income, she and her brother enjoyed spending time at the homes of their uncle Manuel “Meme” Cabrera (a dentist) and aunt Maria “Maruca” Cabrera (a mathematics teacher) who provided them with a radio and record player on which to play their favorite music. Growing up in Chiquimula, she attended the Instituto Normal para Señoritas de Oriente until her graduation in 1958.

Alice Ann was born Alice Ann Bunting on December 5, 1927, in Parsons, Kansas, to Edward Bunting and Adena Anderson. Alice passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, at Twin Cities Community Hospital at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Henry Bunting and John Bunting, two husbands, Albert Romero and Lloyd Bertram, and her son Edward Romero. Though she had lost her entire family, she found family within her church, neighbors, and at the senior center.

Former educator, toddler parent, and Paso Robles resident. As an ’80s baby growing up in the Central Valley, I have fond memories of traveling to the Central Coast and accompanying my parents on their wine-tasting adventures. My sister and I would sample several varieties of mustards with little pretzel sticks as the grown-ups imbibed different varietals of wine. Some people will simply say that you should never bring kids to a winery. In Paso Robles, we live life like we are on vacation, taking advantage of the abundant surroundings and including our children whenever possible.

We are Jimmy and Leigh-Ann of Shift’N Gears Auto Repair, an ASE Master Certified full-service auto repair shop. We are here to offer some monthly tips, tricks and tales from the automotive industry. Whether you are fellow gearheads, garage aficionados, or maybe you think about blinker fluid (Hint, Hint, you don’t have any blinker fluid), we are here for you.