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Council reserves housing units for proposed Ardmore Townhouses Reservation of surplus density units approved, allowing project to continue through permitting process By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — During the Tuesday, Nov. 4, Paso Robles City Council meeting, councilmembers approved a resolution that will reserve 154 units from the Cycle 2 Surplus Density Units established by General Plan Amendment for the Ardmore Townhouse project. Community Development Director Warren Frace noted that the Tuesday night decision was not an approval of the Ardmore project. “We are just looking for concurrence from the council that we can reserve those units and then allow the applicant to move forward knowing that when they come back to council in the future those units that they would need from the general plan have been set aside for that project,” he said. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
A “coven” of Downtown Witches appears during the Safe and Fun Halloween event in Downtown Paso Robles, one of multiple Halloween weekend events in the North County. Photos by Camille DeVaul/PRP
Downtown Paso Robles comes alive for Halloween Families flocked to safe, festive celebrations filled with costumes, candy, and community activities across North County By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
NORTH COUNTY — Halloween brought a festive spirit to Paso Robles and Atascadero over the weekend, as families flocked to each city’s down-
town for a variety of community events. Paso Robles hosted its annual Safe and Fun Halloween, presented by the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association, while Atascadero expanded its Trick or Treat Downtown celebration to include the entire
downtown area. Both events offered safe, family-friendly environments filled with costumes, candy, and seasonal entertainment for all ages. Paso Robles was alive with Halloween excitement on Friday, Oct. 31, as families
flocked to Downtown for the annual Safe and Fun Halloween event, presented by the Downtown Paso Robles Main Street Association. The combination of crisp, warm weather and a Friday night created the perfect atmosphere for a night
of festive fun. Downtown merchants lined the streets, ready with generous bowls of candy for the eager trick-or-treaters, while the heart of the celebration centered around the park, where the CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
Tim Twisselman, Jack Weist, Pete Clark, Brian Bohner and Kevin Peck celebrate their win in the putt-off at the Meadow Muffin Golf Classic. Photo by Camille DeVaul/PRP
Record turnout for 36th annual Meadow Muffin Golf Classic in Paso Robles Cowboys, ranchers, and friends gather at Hunter Ranch Golf Templeton finishes as undefeated Ocean League champions after win over Cabrillo Course to raise funds By CAMILLE DEVAUL now the undefeated Ocean League cham- sealed the win late to remain undefeated. for local nonprofits The Templeton High football team celebrates on Oct. 31 after their 29-23 win over Cabrillo clinched an undefeated season for the Eagles. Photo courtesy of Templeton Football Eagles
Eagles, Bearcats, Greyhounds gear up for CIF football playoffs camille@pasoroblespress.com
NORTH COUNTY — The Templeton Eagles capped off an incredible regular season with a hard-fought 29–23 victory over the Cabrillo Conquistadores on Thursday, finishing the season with a perfect 10-0 record. The win secured more than just bragging rights — the Eagles are
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pions and have officially locked in the No. 1 seed in Division IV of the CIF Central Section. While Templeton entered the matchup as the favorite, ranked 122nd in California by MaxPreps compared to Cabrillo’s 405th, the Conquistadores didn’t make it easy. Cabrillo came within six points of snapping the Eagles’ streak before Templeton
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Senior running back Tyler Cunningham once again powered the offense, rushing By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com for 166 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. It marked his fourth consecutive PASO ROBLES — On game with at least 146 rushing yards, Saturday, Nov. 1, the 36th continuing a dominant stretch on the Annual Meadow Muffin Golf ground. Quarterback Colby Sims provided Classic teed off at Hunter CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 Ranch Golf Course with a
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record-breaking 116 players — the largest turnout in the event’s history — all playing for a good cause. Each year, proceeds from the tournament support local nonprofits, including the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles, Jack’s Helping Hand, and Cancer Support Community — CA Central Coast. The tournament, a four-person scramble with no handicaps, has always been more about CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
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CHRISTMAS At the Ranch | A3
ARRESTS Red Light Roundup | A6
REDWINGS Horse Sanctuary | A7
NOVEMBER Fall Festival | A8
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