Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Templeton Feed and Grain Fire Investigation
TEMPLETON — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Templeton Fire Department in an ongoing investigation into the July 4 fire that severely damaged the historic Templeton Feed and Grain building on South Main Street. Detectives are seeking...
Firefighters Recover Iconic Star as Jermins Rebuild Feed Sales
By Camille DeVaul and Hayley Mattson TEMPLETON — A devastating fire has nearly reduced the historic Templeton Feed and Grain to ashes, marking the end of an era for the nearly 80-year-old local landmark. Atascadero News spoke with father and son, Tom Jr. and Rick...
Update: Templeton Feed and Grain still smoldering over 34 hours later as cleanup efforts underway
TEMPLETON — Over 34 hours since flames first erupted at Templeton Feed and Grain, a beloved local fixture in the heart of town, the fire continues to smolder, and parts of the structure remain unstable on Sunday morning. Emergency crews on Friday...
Fire engulfs Templeton Feed and Grain; Community asked to conserve water
TEMPLETON — A large commercial structure fire broke out late Friday night, July 4, at Templeton Feed and Grain, prompting a multi-agency response and second alarm upgrade. Fire crews arrived around 11:06 p.m. to find heavy smoke pouring from the building at 405 S....
UPDATE: Fire continues to smolder and burn at beloved Templeton Feed and Grain Saturday morning
Crews battle blaze as town faces water shortage UPDATE (10:45 A.M.): The Templeton Feed and Grain continues to smolder and burn this morning. Parts of Main Street remain closed with fire crews from multiple agencies on the scene. SLO County Sheriff's Office told ATN...
Fireworks, fairs, and flavors: July recipes to celebrate
I was looking through my Community Calendar the other day and was reminded that July is packed with events, the biggest, of course, being the 4th of July. Running a close second would have to be the California Mid-State Fair. Many of you are firing up your grill...
July Calendar of Events
July 2, 9, 16, 30 Concerts in the Park Templeton Park 6-8pm Templeton's Concerts in the Park series offers free live music every Wednesday from June 11 to August 20 (excluding July 23) at Templeton Park. Enjoy diverse genres, food, and beverages. July 4 Independence...
Red, White, and Home: Celebrating Independence and Atascadero’s Roots
By Angela Cisneros We are proud to honor our nation’s 249th birthday this Independence Day, but did you know Atascadero was also founded on July 4? On July 4, 1913, 20,000 acres of land was purchased by E.G. Lewis to begin construction on one of the first planned...
Michael K. Jackson 1953-2025
Michael Kenneth Jackson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Santa Barbara, California, at the age of 71. He was born on October 29, 1953, in the Bronx, New York, to the late George Jackson...
Warren L. Juhnke 1926-2025
Warren L. Juhnke (99), most recently from Paso Robles, CA, passed away on Monday, June 23, due to complications from a hip fracture. He gave it a valiant fight, but in the end, his advanced age and failing body took their toll. Warren was born on February 16, 1926,...
