In the final story in our series “In the Vines,” KCBX’s Benjamin Purper profiles a winemaker who's helping the Paso Robles wine industry reach sustainability not just for the vines, but for the community as a whole.
José Antonio Velásquez was the man identified by the coroner's office. He was reported missing after disappearing under suspicious circumstances, authorities said.
The explosive growth of Paso Robles’ wine industry since the 1990’s is often touted as a major economic success story on the Central Coast. But some benefit from this more than others, as lower-income families struggle making enough to live in Paso Robles if they can afford it at all.