Shane C. Kendrick 1988-2025
Shane Calvin Kendrick passed away on August 25, 2025, in Lake Elsinore, California. We will forever be at a loss. Shane was born on January 14, 1988, in San Luis Obispo to Coy Kendrick and Stephanie Johnston. Shane brought joy and warmth to all who knew him. He grew...
Colony Days Parade and festival moves to November 15
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Colony Days Parade and Festival will take place on Saturday, November 15, moving from its traditional October date to coincide with Atascadero’s Fall Festival downtown. Celebrating over 51 years of local tradition, the event will now...
SLO County Encourages Voter Registration on Sept. 16
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office is celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 16, urging residents to register or update their voter status ahead of California’s Statewide Special Election. “The registration...
Tent City Limits concert series returns Sept. 19 with Brick By Brick Wine Festival
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Printery Foundation and Tiny Porch Concerts continue their Tent City Limits Live Summer Concert Series at the historic Atascadero Printery on Friday, Sept. 19. The evening will feature performances by Two Runner and Honey Buckets, paired...
3.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Atascadero
ATASCADERO — A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck 7 kilometers southwest of Atascadero on Saturday evening, Sept. 13, at 7:50 p.m. PDT, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, reviewed by a seismologist, registered at magnitude type ml and...
Joanne Elkins 1951-2025
Joanne Elkins (née Alyea, formerly Roberts), 73, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025. Born August 9, 1951, in Culver City, California, she was the daughter of Benton and Gloria Alyea and sister to Marianne, Rebecca, and Steven. Joanne had a lifelong passion for...
Patricia Pritchett 1941-2025
Patricia Pritchett of Paso Robles died August 17, 2025, in Templeton at the age of 84. She is survived by her son's Bill and Jo; daughters Mary, Patty, and Tenaya; brothers Harry, Louie, and Davy; and sister Penny. She had 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and...
John Berwick 1964-2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John “Big John” Berwick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, coach, and friend, who left us on August 11, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on August 7, 1964, in Downey, California, John lived a life...
Jackie L. King 1952-2025
Jackie Louise King was born on October 1, 1952, in Alpine, Texas, the seventh child of Edward and Savilla King. In 1958, the family moved to California, where Jackie was raised alongside her six siblings in Livermore, CA: Ron King of Dixon, CA; Dan King of Paso...
Waves of Flags Returns to Pepperdine as a moving tribute to 9/11 victims
Nearly 3,000 flags fill Alumni Park in Malibu, honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001 The rolling green hills overlooking Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus are once again awash in red, white, and blue, serving as a solemn reminder of the lives lost on Sept....
