Paso Robles Press • April 7, 2022

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SINCE 1889 Making Communities Better Through Print.™ VOL. CXXXII, NO. XLIII

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022

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DEDICATION

GOVERNMENT

New Trial Date Officials Dedicate Archway to Norma’s Alley Set After Venue Change for Paul, Ruben Flores A hearing on April 20 will discuss trial venue changes By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The trial for Paul (45) and Ruben (80) Flores has been rescheduled for May 31. The new trial date was selected during a virtual San Luis Obispo County Superior Court pre-trial hearing on Monday, Apr. 4. The father and son are charged in connection with the 1996 disappearance and murder of 19-year-old Cal Poly student Downtown Paso Robles store owners, city staff, and friends of Norma Moye lined Pine Street for the ceremony on April 4. Photo by Camille DeVaul/PRP Kristin Smart. The new trial date follows San Structure honoring to officially dedicate the new Nick Tompkins. Due to delays friends from her Main Street Luis Obispo County Superior longtime city Norma’s Alley archway on Pine related to COVID-19, it took Association office to the archCourt Judge Craig van Rooyen’s Street to Norma Moye, Paso two years to complete the arch- way, which faces Pine Street benefactor was ruling on Mar. 30, granting a Robles Main Street Associa- way, which was installed in between 12th and 13 Streets. venue change for the trial. Judge created and built by tion executive director and life- February. Downtown Paso business van Rooyen concluded that Paul local artist Dale Evers long benefactor of Paso Robles. See Paso Robles Press’s full owners, employees, and city and Ruben Flores would not Local artist Dale Evers built story on the archway at paso- staff cheered for Moye along By CAMILLE DEVAUL receive a fair and impartial trial and designed the archway to roblespress.com/lifestyle/ with Paso Robles law enforcecamille@pasoroblespress.com in San Luis Obispo County. celebrate Moye and bring art artsandculture/archway-in- ment and and the Fire DepartBefore the judge announced to downtown Paso Robles. The stalled-over-normas-way/ ment. his decision, both Ruben and PASO ROBLES — On archway was funded by local During the reception on Paso Robles Mayor Steve Paul Flores’s attorneys, Robert Tuesday, Apr. 5, the City of downtown property and busi- Tuesday, Moye walked and Martin addressed the crowd. CONTINUED ON PAGE A15 Paso Robles came together ness owners Robert Gilson and danced with family and CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

FUNDRAISER

Paso Robles Cornhole Tournament Deemed a Success On April 9, Paso Robles Police Activities League will be hosting their 9th Annual Fishing Derby By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

Participants partake in the first Paso Robles Police Activities League cornhole tournament supporting the Paso Robles Police Department, which raised almost $4,000. Contributed photo

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COMMUNITY

PASO ROBLES — After a two-year break, the Paso Robles Police Activities League (PAL) is back working to provide youth-oriented programs for our community. Since 1994, the Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD) has been involved with the state-wide nonprofit organization. The most popular program offered by the Paso Robles PAL chapter is the Jr. Giants Baseball League. Due to COVID, the local PAL chapter had to press pause on activities. But, they made their return on Saturday, Mar. 26, with a cornhole tournament at Cal Coast Beer Co. “That’s (COVID) been affecting how many programs we can roll out and how much youth we can get involved,” said Officer Walter Canizalez. “The cornhole tournament was one of the first steps in bringing those programs back.” Funds raised at the cornhole tournament will go toward sponsoring programs, specif-

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ically sports, for local youth. Paso Robles PAL raised nearly $4,000 at the tournament. These events help fund their youth programs and allow the PAL program to grow and create relationships between PRPD PAL officers and local youth. This year the chapter is looking to sponsor a youth program with Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They hope to launch this program in May. Paso Robles PAL would like to thank its donors and supporters for the day: Walmart in Paso Robles, Della’s Wood-Fired Pizza, Tractor Supply, U.S Army Recruiting Station-Paso Robles, Atascadero Parks and Rec, Paragon, and those who signed up bought raffle tickets or just came out to say hello. “We weren’t sure what to expect... It went well. It was a good atmosphere. Very family-friendly, and we had an excellent turnout,” said Canizalez. Next, Paso Robles PAL is hosting their 9th Annual Fishing Derby at Barney Schwartz Park on Saturday, Apr. 9. Rod, reel, terminal tackle, and bait are provided, but it is encouraged that you bring your own if you have it. Kids will receive a free hot dog, soda, and chips for

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Paso Robles Brings Back Fourth of July Fireworks Council approves redistricting map and five-year strategic plan for Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles City Council held a public hearing for redistricting during its Tuesday, Apr. 5, City Council meeting. Every 10 years, City Council election districts must be redrawn so that each district is substantially equal in population. This process, called redistricting, is important in ensuring that each City Council member represents about the same number of constituents. The hearing was held promptly at 7 p.m., and was the fourth public hearing on redistricting maps. The redistricting process for the City of Paso Robles must be completed by Apr. 17. Redistricting hearing timeline: On Aug. 3, 2021, City Council received a report from staff on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries. A public hearing was conducted to receive input on district boundaries. On Oct. 5, 2021, another public hearing was held before the release of draft maps identifying “neighborhoods,” “communities of interest,” and “secondary areas.” Then on Mar. 1, 2022, council discussed and revised draft maps. It was agreed to hold another redistricting meeting on Apr. 5 to identify a preferred map. Council unanimousl y approved and adopted the Green Map. The Green Map is the most similar to the current district map out of the two CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

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