North County death notices Kristina Rooney, age 72, a resident of Morro Bay, passed away on April 8. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service. Mary Lewis, age 67, a resident of Atascadero, passed away on April 9. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service. Paul Bates Jr., age 81, a resident of Paso Robles, passed away on April 14. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service. Jose Mendoza, age 84, of Paso Robles, passed away on Sunday, April 14. In the care of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. Karen Alexander Greiner, age 75, of Paso Robles, passed away on April 16 ..read more

Event is free to attend – Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Gardens will host a Spring Art Festival this Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. Nestled in the Backroads Wineries area east of Paso Robles, the festival will feature talented local artists showcasing and selling their work amidst the garden’s sculptures. “We are thrilled to invite you to our annual Spring Art Festival, where creativity and community converge in a celebration of local talent,” says Truman of Sculpterra Winery. “Sculpterra has always been a haven where art and nature intertwine, and we are eager to share this experience with all ..read more

King City Police vehicles. In the ongoing investigation, more than 50 search warrants have been served – Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies, in conjunction with the King City Police Department, have established a connection between the King City mass shooting and the double homicide of two cousins near Soledad, officials announced this week. The mass shooting, which occurred on March 3, resulted in 11 individuals being shot at a birthday celebration on the 200 block of Second Street in King City. Among the victims, seven sustained injuries while four lost their lives. The double homicide to ..read more

Angel Guerrero Maduena. Obituary of Angel Guerrero Maduena Aug. 2, 1951 – April 2, 2024 In the care of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home – Angel Guerrero Maduena, age 72, of Paso Robles, California passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Angel was born in Porvenir, Mexico. A visitation for Angel will be held Thursday, April 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home, 1703 Spring St, Paso Robles. A graveside service will occur Friday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 45 Nacimiento Lake Dr., in Paso Robles. The Paso Robles Daily News accepts and publishes local obituaries and death not ..read more

– As Passover approaches, the North County Jewish community anticipates a surge in engagement for the most observed Jewish holiday in the United States. Beginning at sundown on Apr. 22 and concluding at nightfall on Apr. 30, Passover commemorates the Exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Ancient Egypt some 3,330 years ago. Passover Seders, the festive, ritual-filled dinners marking the first two nights of the eight-day holiday, draw over 70% of American Jews each year to gather with family and friends. “This year, as the Jewish community prepares to mark the Festival of our Freedom, ou ..read more

Mark Steven Adams (San Luis Obispo County) – Born Feb 15, 1958, at the Paso Robles War Memorial Hospital. He passed away on March 8, 2024, in Templeton after a long illness. Mark was the oldest of six children born to Donald and Gail Adams. He attended St Rose Catholic School and Paso Robles High School. He was briefly married to Joan Clees, the girl next door. He held various jobs throughout his work career. He worked in the oil fields, Heritage Ranch Water District, co-owned a glass etching business, and long haul trucker. He was an avid gardener. His last few years were spent living and w ..read more

Attendance has tripled over the past two years – The City of Paso Robles is seeking volunteers to ensure a successful 4th of July celebration at Barney Schwartz Park. The upcoming event, scheduled for Thursday, July 4, will include an expanded Fun Zone for families, two live bands, and a fireworks display. Admission and parking are free, with attendance tripling over the past two years. Approximately 25 volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts to support various roles such as lake/pump track monitor, exclusion zone monitor, or parking attendant. Volunteers will receive a commemorative t-shir ..read more

Culinary showdown will be filmed for a non-airing Food Network pilot – Chef Tyler Florence’s Masters of Fire at Paso Wine Fest has revealed the lineup of five local chefs ready to ignite the grills for an epic live fire battle. Mark your calendars for Friday, May 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., as local live fire masters take center stage in a quest for the coveted 2024 Master of Fire Paso Robles title. After consideration of many exceptionally talented chefs in the Paso Robles region, five culinary standouts have emerged as the chosen contenders for this thrilling inaugural event. Each chef brings thei ..read more

The Templeton Performing Arts Center – Under the direction of Stephanie LeClair, Templeton High School Theatre Arts is set to perform Mamma Mia! Performances run from Apr. 18 to 20 and Apr. 25 to 27. The music and lyrics are by Bjӧrn Ulvaeus and Benny Anderson, and the book was written by Catherine Johnson, respectively. The story begins by introducing a young woman on a Greek island who, on the eve of her wedding, sets out to discover the identity of her father. Through the upbeat and timeless songs of Abba, the story unfolds with humor and warmth as three men from her mother’s past return ..read more

Obituary of Susann (Mahler) Starr, 77. Susann (Mahler) Starr Feb. 15, 1947 – April 15, 2024 In the care of Chapel of the Roses & Chapel of the Roses Cemetery – Susann (Mahler) Starr, age 77 passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. A celebration of life for Susann will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church, 9685 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA.   The Paso Robles Daily News accepts and publishes local obituaries and death notices free of charge from individuals and local funeral homes. See information and tips here on writing an obituary. Please submit th ..read more