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Commentary: Diving in murky waters
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Broadway by the Sea and (new) Broadway on the Lake feature local talent
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Dunbar aiming for July opening
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Raconteur engages with community
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New Templeton Advisory Group assembles
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Twin Cities Hospital celebrates Doctor’s Day
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‘Clutter-to-Cash’ Yard Sale is April 20
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County Clerk’s wife charged with taking band funds
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced earlier this week that charges were filed against Sherry Gong alleging that she embezzled funds from the Atascadero High School Band and Pageantry Booster Club. Gong, 47, is the wife of San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong.
Updated: 1 week ago
California Mid-State Fair free shuttle service added to the City of Atascadero
ATASCADERO — As part of the California Mid-State Fair sponsorship program, the City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District are introducing new, complimentary Fair Shuttle locations to the City. This free shuttle service to the California Mid-State Fair includes Sunken Gardens at 6505 El Camino Real and Smart & Final at the current bus pick up location at the 8200 block of El Camino Real. In addition to these two new locations, there is a third location at Springhill Suites by Marriott at the 900 block of El Camino Real. CA Mid-State Fair event-goers are to look for the American Star Trailways buses operating each day of the Fair.
Updated: 2 days ago
Keenan Howell earns spot on National team.
ATASCADERO — Teenager Keenan Howell is putting Atascadero on the map the way few have been able and in less time than any bar none. Howell, 15, is a trampoline prodigy with a work ethic that matches his insane talent. Howell uprooted his small town, every-day life over a year ago to move into a small apartment in Rancho Santa Margarita on his own in the pursuit of something great and in one year’s time has achieved everything he set out to do. Howell is now a member of USA Gymnastics, yes, Team USA Gymnastics.
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California Mid-State Fair opens July 17
The 2019 California Mid-State Fair is only days away from its 12-day run. The annual fair opens Wednesday, July 17 and goes to Sunday, July 28.
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Oldies but goodies
California is home to 19 “Early Ford and V8 Club of America” branches, more than any other, and enough for each tricounty area in the state to get their own coverage. On July 7, the Atascadero-based branch of the Ford enthusiasts motored into Atascadero Lake Park for the day, with some early models being driven over Highway 41 from as far as Los Osos. A couple of trucks came farther, with recent purchases making their out of state plates a collector’s item in their own right.
Updated: 1 week ago
California Mid-State Fair free shuttle service added to the City of Atascadero
ATASCADERO — As part of the California Mid-State Fair sponsorship program, the City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District are introducing new, complimentary Fair Shuttle locations to the City. This free shuttle service to the California Mid-State Fair includes Sunken Gardens at 6505 El Camino Real and Smart & Final at the current bus pick up location at the 8200 block of El Camino Real. In addition to these two new locations, there is a third location at Springhill Suites by Marriott at the 900 block of El Camino Real. CA Mid-State Fair event-goers are to look for the American Star Trailways buses operating each day of the Fair.
Updated: 2 days ago
Free carnival rides on Opening Day!
PASO ROBLES — For the first time in the history of the California Mid-State Fair, all carnival rides on Opening Day of the 2019 Fair will be FREE! The California Mid-State Fair is teaming up with Helm & Sons Amusements to offer FREE carnival rides to all patrons on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Just pay normal Fair admission and that’s it: no need for wristbands, coupons or tickets on Opening Day. The gates and carnival open at Noon on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, and don’t close until Midnight. Of course, normal height and size restrictions still apply, but everyone rides for free in the Main Carnival and Cub Country! And yes, this does include the Big Splash water ride.
Updated: 3 days ago
APD: Burglary arrest made with the use of modern security system and K-9 team
ATASCADERO — Atascadero police officers responded on Saturday, June 29, to a call of a burglary in progress at approximately 11:50 p.m. at Felix’s Barbershop, 8420 El Camino Real, Atascadero. According to the Atascadero Police Department just prior to the officer’s arrival, the individual ran from the scene and eluded officers for a short period of time.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Fires continue to burn within the communities of the North County
NORTH COUNTY — Cal Fire San Luis Obispo County responded to a garage and outbuilding that were fully engulfed in fire along with two acres of nearby vegetation in Paso Robles on June 23. Cal Fire San Luis Obispo arrived at about 4:51 p.m. and was able to clear the area in about an hour. They were assisted by Paso Robles Fire Department, Camp Roberts Fire Department, and San Miguel Fire Department. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Master Gardeners now taking applications
COUNTY — Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming 2020 UC Master Gardener training class. The training class teaches research-based sustainable landscape practices. Certified Master Gardeners then extend that knowledge to residents of the county through workshops, newspaper articles, garden helplines, social media and other outreach efforts. Topics included during the training are botany, soils, entomology, irrigation, propagation, and more. Classes are taught by experts from the University of California and Cal Poly.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
2019 Templeton Fourth of July Parade
Thousands of people lined the streets of Templeton for the annual Fourth of July Parade. The event featured plenty of red, white and blue and started with a Pancake Breakfast in the park put on by Templeton Firefighter’s Association. The parade is put on each year by the Rotary Club of Templeton and began at 10 a.m. More than 60 entries, including four grand marshals, made their way on the circular parade route — up Crocker Street and back down Main Street from 1st to 8th streets. Following the parade, there was live music and food and craft vendors at the Templeton Park until 3 p.m. (Photos by Brian Williams)