The City of Paso Robles announced on May 4 the launch of its Community Impact & Response Dashboard, a new tool aimed at measuring and improving outcomes related to homelessness, public safety, environmental health, and community impact. The dashboard is the first of its kind in San Luis Obispo County and consolidates data from city departments, county agencies, and local service providers.
According to city officials, the dashboard provides a unified view of how resources are used and where progress is being made. It is updated quarterly to help inform decisions and adjust strategies as needed. The dashboard can be accessed online at prcity.com/homelessness.
“This is about understanding, in real terms, what is working and where we need to adjust to meet the needs of our community,” said Ashlee Hernandez, the City’s Homeless Services Manager. “It allows us to respond with both compassion and precision, supporting individuals while also addressing broader community impacts.”
Between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, data showed that 41 individuals were permanently housed through El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO). During this same period there were 392 police calls for service connected to homelessness-related factors. Nearly 100,000 pounds of debris and waste were removed from public areas.
The dashboard tracks performance across three main priorities: housing stability & navigation support; clean & resilient public spaces; and community safety & emergency response. These categories cover shelter access efforts such as trauma-informed outreach programs; maintenance activities like environmental cleanup; participation in ECHO’s Paso Robles shelter program; transitions into permanent housing; as well as emergency calls involving fire or medical responses.
All information shown on the dashboard is aggregated so individual privacy remains protected while still providing meaningful insights into citywide trends. “This tool brings clarity to complex work,” Community Services Director Angelica Fortin said. “It helps us measure progress over time, make informed decisions, and provide meaningful insight to the community we serve.”
The dashboard supports Paso Robles’ Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness by linking six focus areas with measurable outcomes. First presented publicly at a City Council meeting on April 21 this year (2026), it will continue evolving as more data becomes available.
