A Sheriff’s Perspective on Deputy-Involved Shootings and Community Safety
By Sheriff Ian Parkinson I want to spend a little time talking about an incident which seldom happens in our county. But just because it so rarely happens, doesn’t mean it’s not worthy of a conversation. The incident which occurred happened to be a deputy-involved...
Pamela Sue Parmater Thompson 1956-2025
Pamela Sue Parmater Thompson was born on March 14, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was born to a farming family. She moved to Santa Maria, California, in her youth, and the family settled in Carpinteria, CA, where Pam attended and graduated from Carpinteria High...
Tomorrow’s creative workforce
Coffee shop conversations, community meetings, town halls, school board meetings, state education committees, and federal agencies are discussing the approaches to preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s workforce. In addition to basic education skills, arts education...
Trustees hear progress from two AUSD schools
District board elects Denise McGrew-Kane as president ATASCADERO — For the first time in three weeks, the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees convened for its regular meeting, and heard from the principals of two district schools to hear the progress...
Atascadero honors José Gutiérrez with Lifesaving Medal
Community gathers at City Hall to remember the 11-year-old who dreamed of becoming a police officer By Hayley Mattson and Camille DeVaul ATASCADERO — On Tuesday, April 23, community members gathered on the steps of Atascadero City Hall in front of the...
Atascadero moves forward with sewer rate hike process
City Council approves Prop 218 protest procedure in 4-1 vote as aging wastewater system faces urgent upgrade needs ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero has moved forward with the process to approve wastewater rate increases for its...
Atascadero Community Band performs in celebration of women
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a powerful concert featuring works by female composers ATASCADERO — May is a month of blossoms, beauty, and honoring the incredible women who shape our world — mothers and daughters, to mentors and creators. In...
A-Town Art Hop returns with two-day celebration and call to artists
Expanded event brings vibrant art, music, and community spirit to the heart of downtown June 13-14 ATASCADERO — Back by popular demand, the A-Town Art Hop returns with an expanded two-day celebration of art, music, and collective spirit in the heart of...
New ‘Year of Beer’ dates added for Habitat for Humanity SLO County
Dollars raised support home preservation, affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization programs NORTH COUNTY — Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County (Habitat SLO) is thrilled to share new dates and locations for its exciting “Year of...
Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo seeks passionate leaders for board
Applications open for community members to help guide the zoo’s future; deadline set for May 9 ATASCADERO — The Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo (FCPZ) is now accepting applications for new board members to begin their term in July....
