Keith Belmont 1954-2023
A life well lived as a faithful steward of his gifts, a disciplined investor of time, capacities, and resources, a wise mentor to friends and family of all ages, keeper of the land and harvester of its bounty in the form of wine, olive oil, and roses, lover of...
Michael F. Shaw 1946-2024
Michael Francis Shaw was born December 3, 1946, in El Paso, TX, to John Jacob Shaw and Earlene Frances Woody. Mike’s grandparents were those who tamed the West: the daughter of a notable Texas Ranger and a rancher, a locomotive engineer for Santa Fe RR, and a Harvey...
State of newspapers undergoing significant transformation
Hayley Mattson Publisher “Were it left to me to decide if we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” - Thomas Jefferson The landscape of newspapers is in flux, as...
Local business owner fights acute liver failure
Alyssa Reid, owner of Bee’s Blossoms in Atascadero, is currently fighting for her life as her body battles acute liver failure. The liver failure started around Thanksgiving of 2023 due to underlying health issues and has progressed quickly since.
New ALF Food Pantry board members announced
The all-volunteer organization is celebrating 40 years of service throughout 2024 ATASCADERO — ALF Food Pantry welcomed its Board of Directors for 2024. ALF delivered almost 600,000 pounds of quality groceries to food-insecure residents of Atascadero, Templeton,...
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce receives prestigious awards
Chamber won first place in Chamber Website and Chamber Video, among others ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber proudly announced awards it won at the recent Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) awards ceremony held in Anaheim. Representing...
SLO County jury convicts woman of felony hit-and-run and DUI causing injury
Jury finds Millar guilty of inflicting great bodily injury on the Arroyo Grande Police officer she struck with her car SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — A San Luis Obispo County jury has found Laura Lee Millar, 44, of Santa Maria guilty of three of the four charged counts,...
Atascadero Chamber uses grant money to create Get Your Business Online program
Last year, the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce received grants from San Luis Obispo County for $197,000. The Chamber took the money and sent it back out into the community through their Get Your Business Online program, which helps local businesses create and maintain websites. The current grants will cover costs for two to three years.
Atascadero Chamber holds State of the City
On Friday, Feb. 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce presented the community with the State of the City. The sold-out event took place at Colony Cinemas and featured many of Atascadero’s leaders, giving updates to all 110 participants.
City Council approves color band on new ARCO gas station
The night’s only Public Hearing was the Appeal of the ARCO Canopy Signage Use Permit at 9590 El Camino Real. Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore gave the presentation on the item.
