# California school district bosses face probe over $70K credit card binge on wine and treats just days before $205M bond vote

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/california-school-district-bosses-face-probe-over-70k-credit-card-binge-on-wine-and-treats-just-days-before-205m-bond-vote/
- Published: 2026-11-06T14:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T14:35:28+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/us-news/paso-robles-school-leaders-spent-district-funds-at-wineries-restaurants/
- Topics: Business, Elections, Markets, Politics, World

## Key points

- Four Paso Robles school leaders face scrutiny over district card spending.
- The reported charges total about $70,000 over three years.
- Voters rejected a proposed $205 million school bond.

## Summary

Four senior administrators in California’s Paso Robles school district are facing scrutiny over district credit card spending, following a report alleging that some charges included winery events, meals and promotional merchandise. The allegations emerged just before voters rejected a $205 million school bond measure, raising questions about public spending and oversight.

From July 2023 to June 2026, the superintendent and three assistant superintendents charged about $70,000 in purchases described as personal or questionable, according to the report; the cards are among roughly 25 issued by the district. District rules prohibit using public funds for personal expenses and gifts, and require meeting records for meal claims. Measure G-26 was defeated on 3 November, with 54.01% voting against it and 45.99% in favour.

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