Paso Robles

The explosive growth of Paso Robles’ wine industry since the 1990’s is often touted as a major economic success story on the Central Coast. But some benefit from this more than others, as lower-income families struggle making enough to live in Paso Robles — if they can afford it at all.

Paso Robles is now one of the major hubs in the Central Coast’s rapidly-growing wine industry. Much of Highway 101 through this area is now flanked by vineyards spanning hundreds of acres.

Paso Robles' unique coastal climate makes it one of the best grape-growing areas in the state — and with that comes a rich history of winemaking.

A local nonprofit marketing organization says the wine industry is a large contributor to booming tourism.

At a special meeting Saturday, the Paso Robles City Council voted 3-2 not to make rate adjustments to downtown parking.

At a special meeting Saturday, the Paso Robles City Council voted 3-2 not to make rate adjustments to downtown parking.

Staffing shortages caused the City of Paso Robles to suspend maintenance efforts of clearing trash left from homeless encampments along the Salinas Riverbed. But the city said the work of trying to get individuals living within the encampments housed never stopped.

Staffing shortages caused the City of Paso Robles to suspend maintenance efforts of clearing trash left from homeless encampments along the Salinas Riverbed. But the city said the work of trying to get individuals living within the encampments housed never stopped.

In today's KCBX News Update: the City of San Luis Obispo is bringing back its local shopping incentive program, and the City of Paso Robles has named a new assistant city manager.

Three new wine-related bills will officially become law after being approved by the state legislature and getting Governor Newsom’s signature.Each bill…