Ancient Peaks Winery’s 2016 Renegade red blend earned the “Top Region Wine” award at the 2019 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition in Houston, a commemorative full-size leather saddle that is now on display at the winery’s tasting room in Santa Margarita. Read More …

Avila Beach Resort’s 2019 spring concert lineup includes Brett Eldredge, ZEDD, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Little Feat, and more.Set against the rolling green slopes of the Avila hills and rimmed by enough palm trees to feel like the tropics Read More …

While this weeks “Wine Speak Paso Robles” is a trade-oriented event, local wine enthusiasts are invited to join the fun, rub shoulders with wine celebrities and experience amazing wines at several public tastings. Read More …

The construction of a rustic train station brought more than trains to Templeton. Shortly after the first passenger train arrived at the Templeton train station on Nov. 29, 1886, the town sprouted hotels, restaurants, saloons, and a newspaper. Read More …

A late grape harvest in the Paso Robles wine country this year paved the way for a boisterous group of winemakers to help blend “XXII”—Firestone Walker’s latest barrel-aged anniversary ale. Read More …

Surrounded by her family and friends, Dolores Thomas celebrated her 100 birthday at Las Brisas Retirement Community on Saturday. The San Luis Obispo centenarian commemorated the day with a country western concert and a luncheon attended by more than 80 people. Read More …

Members of he San Luis Obispo County Golden Retrievers will attempt to break the ‘largest dog photo shoot’ following their annual Goldens in the Park event on July 14. In April, a group of film makers set the record at 108 dogs in a photo taken in Los Angeles, according to Guinness World Records. Read More …

A wildfire burning in the foothills above Goleta has consumed 50 to 80 acres and destroyed 20 structures. Santa Barbara County Fire produced the following videos and photos. Read More …

Photos by Richard Bastian

On Thursday evening, 188 Templeton High School graduating seniors received diplomas at the Eagles Stadium in the small community of Templeton. Parents, family and friends filled the seats leaving only the lawn for late attendees. Read More …