PASO ROBLES, CA – On Saturday August 2, 2026, at approximately 5:18 PM Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 2900 block Vine Street in Paso Robles.
First arriving, firefighters found light smoke and water coming from the front door of the residence as the occupants were leaving. Firefighters checked the residence and found that one bedroom was charged with smoke and had a home sprinkler activation. The home sustained extensive water damage due to the sprinkler activation and crews remained on scene for two hours to help with clean up.
Two fire engines, one ladder truck, one squad and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the City’s automatic aid agreements, one fire engine and one Battalion Chief from Cal Fire / SLO County Fire and one fire engine from Atascadero Fire all responded to assist. A total of 13 firefighters responded to the incident with additional assistance from both Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance Service.
The cause of the fire was determined to be a candle left unattended in the bedroom.
PASO ROBLES, CA – On Saturday August 2, 2026, at approximately 7:04 PM Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a vegetation fire at 9000 Highway 46 East, known as the City landfill.
First arriving, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire coming from the landfill with a large area of debris actively burning. There were numerous pieces of heavy equipment used for daily operations threatened by the fire. In a coordinated effort firefighters were able to push the flames back from the equipment and get everything moved prior to full extinguishment.
Two fire engines, one ladder truck, one squad, one water tender and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the City’s automatic aid agreements, three fire engines, one bulldozer, one water tender and one Battalion Chief from Cal Fire / SLO County Fire and one fire engine from Atascadero Fire all responded to assist. A total of 23 firefighters responded, with assistance from the City water department as well as the landfill personnel
AN AMBER ALERT IS BEING ISSUED BY THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ON BEHALF OF THE RIDGECREST POLICE DEPARTMENT. ON JULY 29, 2026 AT 1130 HOURS, MAXIMUS ROMAN, KAISER ROMAN AND HAILEE ROMAN WERE ABDUCTED FROM RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA. MAXIMUS IS A 10 YEAR OLD HISPANIC MALE, 4 FEET 7 INCHES TALL, WEIGHING 50 POUNDS, WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES. KAISER IS A 8 YEAR OLD HISPANIC MALE, 4 FEET 6 INCHES TALL, WEIGHING 45 POUNDS, WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES. HAILEE IS A 4 YEAR OLD HISPANIC FEMALE, 3 FEET 4 INCHES TALL, WEIGHING 30 POUNDS, WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES. THE SUSPECT, JULIO ROMAN GARCIA, IS A 29 YEAR OLD HISPANIC MALE, STANDING 5 FEET 11 INCHES TALL, WEIGHING 400 POUNDS WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES. THE SUSPECT WAS LAST SEEN DRIVING A 2014 GRAY HONDA ACCORD, WITH CALIFORNIA LICENSE PLATE NUMBER 9RUN 898. IF SEEN CALL 911
Updates will be provided as they become available.
PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services is currently on scene of a natural gas leak resulting from a damaged gas line in the 1200 block of Railroad Street.
For public safety, Railroad Street and Pine Street between 12th and 13th Streets have been closed, and nearby buildings have been evacuated while crews work to secure the area. Emergency personnel from the Paso Robles Fire Department and Paso Robles Police Department remain on scene, and repairs are being coordinated with the gas company.
The public is urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the incident has been resolved and the area is deemed safe.
Currently there is no estimated time for reopening. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.
PASO ROBLES, CA – Water service has been restored to the fairgrounds and businesses near the intersection of Riverside Avenue and 24th Street, after a water main break Tuesday night. City crews sealed off the broken section and created temporary bypass lines to restore water service to businesses and allow the California Mid-State Fair to open as scheduled today.
After excavating and investigating the break, the approximately 11-foot excavation on Riverside Avenue just south of 24th Streetwas filled and covered. Work will continue overnight and Thursday to install additional temporary lines to deliver water consistently to the area through the end of the fair. The City will continue to monitor the temporary bypass, and plans to permanently replace the damaged section of the main line after the fair ends.
City of Paso Robles Fire, Police, Water, and Streets teams were deployed to the fairgrounds area around 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, responding to both the water main break as well as a fallen tree in a fairground parking lot.
City crews worked through Tuesday nightand all day Wednesday to assess the break and restore service. Residences were not affected, and local businesses near the intersection of Riverside Avenue and 24th had water restored by mid-day Wednesday.
Just before the water main break was reported, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a call of a tree falling onto parked vehicles in a State-owned lot being used for the Mid-State Fair. The lot near Pioneer Park is leased to the City for most of the year, but is used by the State during the fair for event staff parking. Three employees were injured in the incident: Two declined medical aid, and one was transported to a local hospital and later released. The fallen boughs were removed, and the lot reopened this morning.
Updates on future repairs to the water main on Riverside Avenue will be posted to the City’s social media channels and prcity.com.
As of 12:30 p.m. today, City crews were working diligently to perform underground water line repairs prior to the Mid-State Fair opening at 4 p.m. There was a significant water line break that cut off water to nearby businesses, and water is being temporarily re-routed until a permanent repair can be made. At this time, no residences are affected.
Riverside Avenue is closed to northbound traffic between 24th Street and Gregory Avenue while repair work is underway. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes to minimize congestion and allow crews to safely complete repairs.
Just before the water main break was reported, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a call of a tree falling onto parked vehicles in a lot being leased to the State of California for the Mid-State Fair. Fire crews utilized chainsaws and specialized equipment from the department’s Heavy Rescue to extricate the two trapped individuals. The lot near Pioneer Park is being used for staff parking, and three fair employees were injured. Two refused medical aid, and one was transported to a local hospital and later released. The fallen boughs were removed, and the lot re-opened this morning.
The City is working with Paso Robles Event Center operators and State representatives to plan for traffic adjustments in case Riverside Avenue is not able to open before the Mid-State Fair officially opens for its first day of the year at 4 p.m.
PASO ROBLES, CA – City crews are responding to a water main break located at the intersection of 24th Street and Riverside Avenue.
Riverside Avenue is closed to northbound traffic between 24th Street and Gregory Avenue while repair work is underway. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes to minimize congestion and allow crews to safely complete repairs.
Businesses located within the affected area (identified by the red polygons on the attached map) are currently without water service. At this time, repairs are expected to take a minimum of 10 hours to complete before water service can be restored. The estimated restoration time may change depending on conditions encountered during the repair.
City Water Department is working as quickly and safely as possible to restore service and reopen the roadway.
The City appreciates the patience and understanding of affected businesses, residents, and motorists during this repair.
PASO ROBLES, CA – Capital improvement construction begins Monday, July 13 along Creston Road, from Niblick Road to just past Orchard Drive. The project includes roadway rehabilitation and paving, underground utility upgrades, new sidewalks and ADA improvements, enhanced bicycle lanes, and construction of a new roundabout at Rolling Hills Road. To expedite the roundabout construction, Rolling Hills Road will be closed to through traffic from Creston Road to Golden Hill Road, with access from Golden Hill Road for residences and the Children’s Academy Montessori only.
The project is proceeding in two areas concurrently, to minimize impacts on the community. In addition to the City’s work improving Creston Road, improvements to the turn lanes at Creston Road and Niblick Road will start July 15, funded through an agreement with the developer of the Vinedo project going on out Linne east.
Creston Road is expected to remain open to traffic in both directions throughout the project, with traffic controls and temporary lane adjustments as necessary. During the full closure of Rolling Hills Road, only residents and customers of the Montessori school will be allowed through from Golden Hill Road, and turns from Creston Road to Rolling Hills Road will not be permitted.
Details on the three concurrent project areas are:
Creston Road Corridor Improvements Phase A (roundabout area):
July 13, 2026 until Fall 2028
Full road closure of Rolling Hills Road from Creston Road to Golden Hill Road
Temporary partial lane closures and traffic pattern adjustments between Melody Drive and near Orchard Drive
Detour Route: Golden Hill Road north to Union Road; residents and Montessori customers only on Rolling Hills Road from Golden Hill Road.
Roundabout construction, underground utility upgrades, and paving.
Creston Road Corridor Improvements Phase B (Melody Drive to Niblick Road):
July 13, 2026 until Fall 2027
Temporary partial lane closures and traffic pattern adjustments along Creston Road between Melody Drive and Niblick Road
Work hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Adjusted work hours during school commute times
Vinedo Development Turn Lane Improvements (funded by developer)
· July 15- December, 2026
Temporary partial lane closures and traffic pattern adjustments at the intersection of Creston Road and Niblick Road
Work hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
The approximately $17.8 million second phase of the Creston Road Corridor Improvements project is funded through a combination of sources, including a $3 million allocation secured by State Senator John Laird. Locally, primary funding is provided through voter-approved sales tax measures J-20, supporting public safety through road and street maintenance, and Measure I-24, which dedicates revenue to maintaining and improving the City’s transportation infrastructure. These measures reflect the community’s continued investment in local road maintenance and capital improvement projects.
As the City makes these critical improvements, residents are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow posted traffic control signage while construction is underway. Project updates, construction information, and traffic advisories will be available atprcity.com/crestonroad.
PASO ROBLES, CA – On Saturday July 4th, 2026, at approximately 2:45 PM Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 600 block of Brookhill Dr. in Paso Robles.
First arriving firefighters found smoke and fire inside a 2-car garage with fire extending into the living space of the duplex style residence. Firefighters were able to stop the fire in the garage space and limit extension into the living space and adjacent home.
Firefighters worked to prevent smoke and water damage to the occupant’s belongings and remainder of the structure.
Residents were home at the time and were notified of the fire by an alert neighbor. Both occupants and their dog were able to safely evacuate prior to first arriving units.
Two fire engines, one ladder truck, one squad and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the City’s automatic aid agreements, one fire engine and one Battalion Chief from Cal Fire / SLO County Fire and one fire engine from Atascadero Fire all responded to assist. A total of 18 firefighters responded to the incident with additional assistance from both Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance Service.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services reminds all residents to ensure they have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their residence.
On June 26, 2026, Paso Robles Police Department Detectives identified the general location of bank robbery suspect Ernesto Noriega Cisneros in the northwest area of Fresno, California. The Paso Robles Police Department Detective Bureau relayed this information to the Fresno County MAGE Detectives and requested their assistance in locating Cisneros.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., Fresno County MAGEC Detectives located Cisneros in his vehicle and took him into custody on suspicion of bank robbery and for violating the terms of his Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS).
Paso Robles Police Department Detectives responded to Fresno, where Cisneros was transferred into their custody. He was then transported back to San Luis Obispo County and booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail for violations of California Penal Code § 211 (Robbery) and California Penal Code § 3455 (PRCS Violation).
This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Paso Robles Police Department.
