Major drug trafficking operation dismantled in North County
ATASCADERO — Following a month-long investigation, the Atascadero Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) successfully dismantled a large-scale drug distribution operation operating in North County. According to a press release from APD,...
North County high schools to celebrate the Class of 2025
Graduation ceremonies and senior events planned in Paso Robles, Templeton, and Atascadero NORTH COUNTY — High schools across North County are preparing to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. Families, educators, and community members are invited to...
Robert (Bob) Carl French 1949-2025
Robert (Bob) Carl French passed away unexpectedly from a fall on April 18, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1949, in Burbank, California, to Orion Carl and Dorothy Mae (Capello) French. In 1971, Bob married the love of his life, Katherine (Kathy) Helash. They...
Atascadero honors fallen heroes at 17th annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Flyover, tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots, and wreath in memory of ‘Barber Dan’ Phillips highlights moving community gathering ATASCADERO — On Monday, May 26, the Atascadero community came together in solemn remembrance at the Faces of Freedom Veterans...
Phillip J. Sexton 1954-2025
Phillip J. Sexton passed away on May 9, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Robbie Sexton; his son, Luke Sexton (wife Kari); daughter, Kyle Heskett (husband Jordan); and five beautiful grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Paul Sexton, sister, Barbara...
City Council adopts state fire severity maps
Documents sent from Sacramento subject of much debate; direction given for city-issued WUI maps ATASCADERO — Fire maps were the hot topic during the Atascadero City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, as the council discussed the adoption of the fire...
A-Town Art Hop returns to Downtown Atascadero with two-day celebration
Expanded event brings vibrant art and community spirit to Downtown Atascadero June 13–14 ATASCADERO — Back by popular demand, the A-Town Art Hop returns for its second year — an expanded two-day celebration of art, creativity, and community in Downtown...
Bringing back middle school education to Carrisa Plains
To the Editor, Carrisa Plains Elementary, located in rural eastern San Luis Obispo County, once operated as a K–8 school. Today, students in grades 6–8 are bused nearly 100 miles each day to Atascadero Middle School. This long commute affects both learning time and...
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Venus!
Meet Venus! Venus (also known as Wilma) is a four-month-old cattle dog mix with two names and twice the charm! This playful, spunky pup came to us from Kings County Animal Services and is already stealing hearts. She may be a bit underweight, but she's healthy and...
Atascadero gears up for 4th of July Music Festival at the Lake
Live bands, local food and drink, and lakeside fun kick off Tent City Limits series — all to benefit Printery Building restoration ATASCADERO — Get ready for a vibrant and music-filled Independence Day at the Atascadero 4th of July Music Festival, happening Friday,...
