Letter to the Editor: Kyla Skinner named one of America’s Finest Optical Retailers
Dear Editor: In your recent addition of The Atascadero News, Kyla Skinner was named one of America’s Finest Optical Retailers by Invision. Many, many heartfelt congratulations to Kyla! Her shop on Traffic Way is comfortable and as bright and delightful as she...
SLO Food Bank launches local harvest fund after federal cuts
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The SLO Food Bank has launched the Local Harvest Fund, a new initiative created in response to the loss of $600,000 in federal funding from the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program. The fund will sustain local food purchasing efforts,...
New fire breaks out on San Carlos Road in Atascadero
ATASCADERO — Firefighters have reportedly stopped the forward progress of the new “Carlos Fire” on the 8600 block of San Carlos Road. According to Watch Duty, the blaze burned 40 acres of grass with a moderate rate of spread. Air Attack deployed two air tankers and...
Gifford Fire 91% contained as crews transition to recovery; Evacuations and closures remain in effect
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Gifford Fire, which began on August 1, continues to see moderate behavior thanks to elevated humidity over the past several nights. While strong northeast winds challenged containment lines along ridge-tops, no new fire spread has occurred...
Atascadero, Central Coast Zoo launch weekend food vending program
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are introducing a new pilot program bringing local food vendors to Atascadero Lake Park on weekends. Beginning Aug. 30 through Oct. 19, vendors will set up at the zoo entrance every Saturday and Sunday from...
Central Coast Cider Festival returns to Atascadero Aug. 23
ATASCADERO — The 7th annual Central Coast Cider Festival will bring more than 20 cider producers from across California to the Sunken Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. Guests can sample a wide variety of craft ciders — from traditional dry and sweet to...
Recipients announced for the 2025 Women of Influence North County
ATASCADERO — Three local leaders have been named the 2025 Women of Influence North County (wINC) honorees, recognized by the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for their impact on the community. The program, now in...
Perspective: A spiritual path to freedom
by Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue In the realm of spiritual growth, few ideas resonate as profoundly as Richard Bach's timeless wisdom: "Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they're yours." This statement invites us to examine how our thoughts and words shape our...
Perspective: Berry dumpling delight
In last week's column, I mentioned how recipe titles often bear the name of someone, have a really crazy name that dates back in history, or have local significance. Well, it has become a game with me as I research cookbooks, new and vintage, to find titles matching...
Community shows up for National Night Out with Atascadero Police Department
Police, community, and local partners fill Sunken Gardens for a night of connection, safety awareness, and family fun ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Police Department’s annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, drew an estimated crowd three to four times larger...
