
Atascadero High School Threat Resolved
Atascadero High School will remain closed for the rest of today and will reopen Friday ATASCADERO — Atascadero High School was placed on lockdown this morning due to a concerning social media post made Wednesday night, May 25. Around 9 p.m. Wednesday night,...

Wellness Center Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
Open house included tours of the Atascadero facility along with food, games, and crafts ATASCADERO — On Friday, May 20, the Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) hosted an Open House at their Atascadero Wellness Center, Life House, to celebrate Mental Health...

Templeton FFA Member’s Lamb Auctioned in Remembrance
Animal bought at Salinas fair in honor of Dennis Caprara, who was a lifelong supporter of FFA and 4-H TEMPLETON — Templeton FFA student Kyle Walker (19) was last in line to auction his lamb at the Salinas Valley Fair, which wrapped up on May 15. Typically, the...

Atascadero High School on Lockdown
A threat was reported at AHS on the morning of Thursday, May 26 ATASCADERO — Atascadero High School (AHS) is on lockdown after the staff was made aware of a threat made to the school. Superintendent Tom Butler sent an email to AHS parents shortly after 8 a.m. on...

Elections are Coming: California Primary Election is June 7
The Atascadero Unified School District will have four trustee seats up for election in 2022 by Christianna Marks and Camille DeVaul ATASCADERO — On June 7, voting Americans will take to the poll booths for the primary election. Vote-by-mail ballots was mailed to all...

Fifth Annual Lake Fest a Huge Success
Kids 18 and under entered a brand new fishing derby ATASCADERO — Friends and families headed out to Atascadero Lake Park on Saturday, May 21, for the fifth annual Lake Fest. Friends of Atascadero Lake and THE LINK Family Resource Center teamed up to bring the...

Atascadero Celebrates City with Chamber Awards Gala
Awards for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Woman of Influence, and Community Organization of the Year were given out ATASCADERO — Community members and Atascadero business owners gathered together on the evening of Saturday, May 21, for the 99th Annual...

City Council Reviews Housing Impact Fee Nexus Studies
Virtual/hybrid meetings to continue going forward ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers and was followed by the council's closed...

Camp Roberts: Prescribed Burn Scheduled for May 25
A separate burn led by Cal Fire will start May 25 at 9 a.m. until Friday around 3 p.m. PASO ROBLES — Camp Roberts Fire Department would like to advise the public of a prescribed control burn scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, starting at 10 a.m. until complete. Smoke...

Volunteers Needed for Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
Volunteers receive a Festival t-shirt, snacks, and a complimentary ticket ATASCADERO — Volunteers are still needed for the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival, which occurs on Saturday, June 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo....