Red Light Roundup 09/01/2025 – 09/07/2025
Crime data listed below is for information purposes only and subject to change upon the receipt of updated information. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The data listed below is subject to change each week. Atascadero Police Department...
Chalk Mountain honors Coach Rudy Duran with new driving range
First coach of Tiger Woods leaves legacy in Atascadero, inspiring young golfers through fun, inclusivity, and innovation ATASCADERO — This summer, Chalk Mountain Golf Course unveiled its newly improved driving range, honoring one of its most influential figures: Rudy...
AUSD OKs another option for college-level class
District acts after potential scheduling snag emerges; board also updated on AHS parking lot improvements ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees took a step to neutralize a potential scheduling snafu that emerged at Atascadero High...
Arroyo Grande man arrested on felony sexual assault charge
ARROYO GRANDE — Detectives with the Arroyo Grande Police Department arrested Jeffrey Bennett Bowers, 33, on Thursday, Sept. 4, following an investigation into a sexual assault allegation. Bowers, owner of SLO Massage Therapy in Arroyo Grande, was taken into custody at...
From the Publisher: September 4
Owning a business is one of the most rewarding journeys a person can take, but it is not without its challenges. Anyone who has walked this path knows it can feel overwhelming and, at times, very lonely. Business owners carry a unique weight — the responsibility of...
Letter to the Editor: Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo: Important Clarification
Dear Editor, As President of the Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo, I wanted to clarify some information included in a recent letter to the editor from Rolfe Nelson regarding the zoo’s name change. While we understand that people may feel strongly about this topic,...
Letter to the Editor: Bike lane enforcement
Dear Editor, You would think that after multiple emails to both the Atascadero Police Department and the City Manager about illegal parking in bike lanes, there would be some action. Still, every day, my wife and I have to dodge speeding cars on Traffic Way just so...
North County high school athletes shine in early-season action
Paso Robles launches first-ever girls flag football team, Atascadero and Templeton rack up wins, and local teams gear up for a busy week of football, volleyball, water polo, tennis, golf, and cross country NORTH COUNTY — It’s been another busy week for North...
Michael S. Virgil 1942-2025
Michael Stanton Virgil, 83, of Atascadero, California, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. Mike was born in Los Angeles on April 26, 1942, the second of four children of Thomas and Mae Virgil. He grew up in Pasadena and attended St. Francis High School, where...
Woods Humane Society launches 3rd annual Pets of the Year Calendar Contest
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Woods Humane Society has opened registration for its 3rd Annual Pets of the Year Calendar Contest, running September 1–30. Entry is free, and pet owners can create a contest page, upload a photo, and collect votes through donations. The top ten...
