Spring into March: Events, Shopping, and Fresh Finds in Atascadero!
By Angela Cisneros Spring equinox officially arrives on Thursday, March 20, which means that on this day, both hemispheres of the Earth receive an equal amount of sunlight. For Atascadero, it means the warm and sunny time of the year is just beginning (we could always...
Best of 2025 Winner: Best Veterinarian or Pet Hospital
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2025 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Veterinarian or Pet Hospital: El Camino Veterinary Hospital 1380 El Camino Real, Atascadero elcaminovet.com Thanks to all the voters...
Bertha L. Phillips 1944-2025
Bertha Lee Phillips of Paso Robles, CA passed on February 27, 2025, in Fresno CA. Bertha was born in New Orleans to Henry and Hattie Jackson in 1944. She is survived by her older sister, Betty Jackson, and younger sister, Patricia (Jackson) Johnson. Son Jay and wife...
Henrietta D. Palmer 1948-2025
Henrietta Dianne Palmer, 76, of Atascadero, California, passed away on February 23, 2025, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Dianne was born on October 30, 1948, in Stockton, California, to Henry Farar and...
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Shasta!
Meet Shasta! Let’s give a warm welcome to our special guest, Shasta! This sweet and spunky one-year-old American Cattle Dog is all dressed up and ready for adoption. She’s healthy, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Shasta loves playing with her dog friends and has...
Central Coast Craft Beer Fest takes over Sunken Gardens
Support the craft beer revolution on Saturday, March 22 ATASCADERO — The Central Coast Craft Beer Festival will host over 60 independently owned craft breweries, ciders, seltzers and wineries on Saturday, March 22 at the Famous Sunken Gardens in...
North County Events: March 20-26
Here’s a look at this week’s events, featuring exciting activities, gatherings, and opportunities for all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun — mark your calendars and join in! March 21-23 25th Annual City Wide Yard Sale Morro Bay, Multiple Locations 8am-2pm The 2025...
AUSD superintendent search, once thought to be over, will continue on
Board of Trustees rescinds apparent offer to assistant superintendent E.J. Rossi after complaints aired ATASCADERO — For those who took a look at the Tuesday, March 18, meeting agenda for the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees, it looked like the...
11-year-old José Gutiérrez fatally struck in hit-and-run
Authorities arrest 31-year-old Zachary Bernal of Atascadero in connection with the collision ATASCADERO — A tragic hit-and-run incident on Friday afternoon has left the Atascadero community in mourning after an 11-year-old boy was fatally struck by a vehicle....
City begins improvements on pedestrian accessibility near El Camino Real & Santa Rosa Road intersection
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is set to begin work on the Community Development Block Grant Santa Rosa Road Accessibility Project, aimed at enhancing pedestrian accessibility. Starting March 18, the project will repair and modify sidewalks, curbs, ADA ramps, and...
