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We love to celebrate the Women of Paso Robles. Our entrepreneurs, founders, builders, teachers, moms and doctors...

We Salute YOU.

Need an oil change? Contact Lisa at The Mobile Oil Changers. While you’re letting Lisa work on your car or entertain you with her stories about her love of trains and amazing experiences, you can enjoy one of Heidi’s delicious meals from the Full Belly Deli. She can make you pretty much anything your heart desires!

Lisa Marrone of the mobile oil changers
Lisa, owner of The Mobile Oil Changers.
Heidi and staff at the full belly deli
Heidi and staff at the Full Belly Deli.

Another local favorite spot would be Red Scooter Deli where Stephanie offers everything from coffee to cookies, salad to soup, and sandwiches to smoothies!

Craving breakfast food? Stop by and see Brooke and her staff at Brunch.

Tax season is just around the corner! Feeling overwhelmed? Give Linda Hamilton a call to handle all your tax and financial needs!

This is a small sampling of the women who shape Paso Robles. To highlight each and every one, we’d need far more than a month.

Brooke owner of Brunch. Paso Robles
Brooke, owner of Brunch. Paso Robles.
Stephanie, owner of Red Scooter Deli.
Stephanie, owner of Red Scooter Deli.

Going back generations, Paso Robles women have been true pioneers and the heart of our town. From the leaders of the tourism industry to groundbreaking wine makers to the cattle-women and the teachers, we are proud to be among you.

Courtesy of the Paso Robles History Museum
In the early years of Pioneer Day, the Belle was chosen by popular vote. Residents sent VOTE coupons to the Paso Robles Press at 1000 points each. In 1940 Ruby Luther was voted Belle. She is shown in this picture with her attendants. Image courtesy of the Paso Robles History Museum.
Pioneer Day 1950. Image courtesy of Paso Robles History Museum.
Belles Selah and Sharon Arends and attendants of Pioneer Day in 1948. Image courtesy of The Paso Robles History Museum.
Image courtesy of the Paso Robles History Museum.
Three women and one male teacher, left to right Dorothy Manning, Loa Clark, Fernie Gleason, Bill Osman, gather around papers held by one woman. Behind them are shelves full of books. Clipping on back explains that they have gathered to help evaluate county textbooks. Date on back is October 1, 1959. Osman is from the Paso Robles school district, Manning is from SLO, Clark is from Pismo Beach elementary school district, and Gleason, state curriculum commission member. Image courtesy of the History Center of SLO County.
Five women examine a hanging chart entitled "Foodway to Follow." Left to right are Virginia Peterson, Paso Robles teacher, Gertrude Reece, ACE local president, Loa Clark, ACE program chairman, Willye Mdodane, Home Ec teacher, SLO, and Una Wood, nutrition consultant. Over blackboard hang drawings of several kinds of food. The grouping apparently depicts a nutrition conference. Chart on table reads "What's for Lunch." Date on back is February 27, 1962. Image courtesy of the History Center of SLO County.
Three girls, identified, stand in front of curtain. Middle girl holds large trophy. All three high-school-aged girls are dressed in fashionable dresses. They are identified as 4-H girls. Girls are identified as Sharian Jones, left, 2nd alternate, Templeton; Patty Ochs, winner, Edna; Helena Tidrow, right, 1st alternate, Paso Robles. Date on back is May 26, 1960. Image courtesy of the History Center of SLO County.
Jean Ragsdale, Paso Robles delegate to J.C.L. National Convention. Image courtesy of the History Center of SLO County.
Mrs. D. Blackburn in formal pose, she wears a large billowing dress that indicates her wealth. Her hand is resting on a giant fur blanket that is positioned next to her. She is wearing an elaborate hat with ribbons that tie around her head. She appears to be relatively young. Bottom of the photograph reads "Mrs. D. Blackburn. Paso Robles" Note on back "Mrs. Blackburn. Patsy Dune's sister" Back of the photo is imprinted with the studio's name "Bradley & Rulofson. Montgomery Street. San Francisco. Cal. Have the only elevator photography connected with in the world". Image courtesy of the History Center of SLO County.
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