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THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2023
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No Foolin’, There Was Some Great Fishing California Eases COVID Rules in Healthcare Settings
WHO revises global vac- Despite the relaxed guidecine recommendations lines, Aragón stated that CaliBy HAYLEY MATTSON hayley@pasoroblespress.com
Myra Garretson, 5, poses with her fish that was the first one caught at the Fifth Annual Dave MacNamara Fishing Derby at Barney Schwartz Park on Saturday, April 1. Photo by Camille DeVaul/PRP
Paso Robles Police Activities League hosts Fifth Annual Fishing Derby, which draws over 100 youth By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — It was no prank, young fishermen were up bright and early on Saturday, April 1, for the Fifth Annual Dave Macnamara Fishing Derby.
“The turnout was great,” said Paso Robles Police Activities League (PAL) President Walter Canizalez, who is also a school resource officer at Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD). Over 100 youth showed up at Barney Schwartz Park for the Fishing Derby on Saturday. The derby is hosted by the Paso Robles Police Activities League (PAL), the Atascadero Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Black Brandt Group, and the Cali-
fornia Department of Fish and Wildlife. Canizalez noted there were young anglers ready to go when he arrived at the park that morning. “Being a Police Activities League-sponsored activity, we want the youth to continue to be outdoors and have some sort of activities, some outlet,” he said. “We had a killer turnout, and people are happy.” Since 1994, the PRPD has been involved with PAL, a
statewide nonprofit organization. They work to provide youth-oriented programs for the community. The fishing derby started bright and early at 8 a.m. on Saturday. PAL provided rods, reels, and bait, to the first 100 kids to show. Canizalez explains the complimentary gear was given in hopes the kids would enjoy the activity even after the derby. Throughout the day, prizes were given out for differCONTINUED ON PAGE A7
CITY
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — Starting Wednesday, the City of Paso Robles began paving the Golden Hill and Union Road roundabout. A presentation on the project was presented at the Tuesday, April 4, City Council meeting.
The roundabout paving should be complete by the end of this Friday. It should be noted that the detour near the Medical Plaza will only be available to businesses during this time. The Ardmore Road detour will still be open as usual. Street lights are up and working on the roundabout. After paving, the city will begin the final stages, including striping, landscaping, irrigation, signs, and cleanup. They hope the roundabout will be complete and open to the public by late
June or early July. The Union Road Safety Center (Fire Station 3) is expected for partial completion in May and final completion in September. The city has experienced supply chain issues and delays with PG&E throughout the construction of the project. City Council approved a few events to take place within the city throughout the year. Local nonprofit FARMstead ED will be hosting its Open Cyclists for the Tour of Paso Bike Ride met at Niner Wine Estates early Sunday, April 2, to raise money for the Cancer SupFarm Days Farmers Market in port Community — California Central Coast (CSC-CCC). Contributed Photo CONTINUED ON PAGE A7
COUNTY
Sunshine Welcomes Riders to 15th Annual ‘Tour of Paso’
Back to the Drawing Board: Supervisors Nearly $65,000 was raised to support to Approve New District Boundary Map Cancer Support County board approves new ordinance limiting campaign contributions
boundaries is set for April 18, but members of the public and supervisors had much to say about the recently repealed map at the Tuesday San Luis Obispo By CAMILLE DEVAUL County Board of Supervisors camille@pasoroblespress.com meeting. The map, approved by superSAN LUIS OBISPO visors at the end of 2021, was COUNTY — A hearing to repealed by the coalition San adopt new supervisorial district Luis Obispo County Citizens
for Good Government (SLOCCGG), who sued the county in early January 2022. The suit was taken to state court under the allegations of “illegal partisan gerrymander under the Fair Maps Act and the California Constitution.” In March 2023, a settlement was reached, leaving the county
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FUNDRAISER
Golden Hill Roundabout Ready for Paving
Council submits letter of support for Encampment Resolution Funding Grant application
CALIFORNIA — In a major milestone for California, after three years health officials announced plans to ease COVID-19 masking guidelines and terminate vaccination requirements for healthcare workers in high-risk settings. The California Department of Public Health declared that statewide mask usage in healthcare facilities, correctional facilities, and emergency and homeless shelters will no longer be mandatory, effective April 3. At the same time, COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required for healthcare workers, including those in adult and direct care settings, correctional facilities, and detention centers. Dr. Tomás Aragón, California’s public health director and state health officer, explained that the state has reached a point where it can balance the need for prevention with the reality of living with the virus. The decision to ease restrictions comes as Governor Gavin Newsom officially ended California’s three-year state of emergency that was sent in place on March 4, 2020.
fornians will still have access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment without any out-of-pocket costs. Those with private health insurance or Medi-Cal enrollment can access these services from any licensed provider without additional costs until Nov. 11. The lifting of all COVID19 restrictions marks a significant milestone in the journey that communities have endured over the past three years. This period will not be easily forgotten and serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made towards recovery and a brighter future. In a separate development, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) vaccine experts have revised their global COVID19 vaccination recommendations. The updated roadmap now considers healthy children and teenagers a low priority, suggesting they may not require vaccination. The new guidelines prioritize vaccines for individuals at the highest risk of death and severe disease, taking into account the Omicron stage of the pandemic and high population immunity levels due to vaccines and infections. The Strategic Advisory
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NORTH COUNTY — With the sun shining, over 100 cyclists rode through the green countryside of Paso Robles in the 15th Annual Tour of Paso Bike Ride, supporting
the Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast (CSC-CCC) in Templeton. Cyclists met early in the morning at Niner Wine Estates on Sunday, April 2, eager to get active for a cause. “We were so pleased with the forecast and the weather,” CSC-CCC Executive Director Candice Sanders said. “[It was a]Beautiful day, sun shining, all the green, wildflowers, it was pretty.” The ride had both a 50-mile
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Community – California Central Coast By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
and a 26-mile option for participants, with a gourmet luncheon and award ceremony at Niner Wine Estates once the ride concluded at noon. This is the event’s 15th year and one of the nonprofit’s biggest fundraisers of the year. The mission of CSC-CCC is to help those affected by cancer and their loved ones. They offer support through numerous programs “so that no one faces cancer alone.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A7
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