
Preserving History
The Administration Building of Atascadero In the heart of Atascadero stands a silent witness to the passage of time, the Administration Building, an emblem of resilience and adaptation. Adorned with four profound quotations chosen by its founder, E.G. Lewis, this...

Supporting Local Youth
By Josh Cross Atascadero Chamber CEO Over the past few weeks, our dedicated Chamber team and I have had the privilege of working closely with the bright young minds in our community as part of our Jr. CEO Program. Our goal? To equip these budding entrepreneurs with...

James U. Costello 1951-2023
James Urban Costello passed away on December 3, 2023, at home in Keizer, OR. He is survived by his children, Percy and Rebecca Costello; sisters Christine (Robert Ventura Sr.) Ventura, Joan Waite; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by...

Dianna Johnson 1962-2024
Dianna Johnson was born in Evansville, Indiana, on July 9th, 1962, to Charles and Donna Logsdon. Dianna was preceded in death by both sets of Grandparents and a nephew. When Dianna was three years old, the family moved to Vermont, where she lived until she graduated...

Taylor “Shorty” Brard 1993-2024
On behalf of the Brard Family, we would like to welcome all to honor and celebrate the life of Taylor “Shorty” Brard. The memorial service will be at Atascadero Bible Church on Saturday, March 16th, at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, a celebration of life will be at...

How to spend your birthday downtown
By Angela Cisneros March is always an exciting month for me because it is my birthday month, and I like to celebrate all month long. Atascadero has many options, and I want to share my top picks with you. Mason’s Beauty and Gifts on Traffic Way...

Best of 2024 Winner: Best Bookstore
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Bookstore is: Book Odyssey 5975 Traffic Way, Atascadero instagram.com/TheBookOdyssey Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual...

Best of 2024 Winner: Best Flowers & Florist
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Flowers & Florist is: Bloom N Grow Floral Design 9955 El Camino Real, Atascadero bloomngrowca.com Thanks to all the voters in the...

Best of 2024 Winner: Best Men’s Clothing
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Men’s Clothing is: Bloke Outfitters 5908 Entrada Ave, Atascadero blokeoutfitters.com Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best...

Best of 2024 Winner: Best Home Decor
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Home Decor is: Atrium Mercantile 5900 El Camino Real, Atascadero facebook.com/p/Atrium-Mercantile-100081904644265 Thanks to all the...