
VFW Post 2814 celebrates 90 years in Atascadero
The post has been a place for foreign war veterans and their friends and family to gather for nine decades ATASCADERO — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2814 had a lot to celebrate on Saturday, Jan. 27, when its members came together to commemorate its 90 years...

‘From Paintbrush to Pixels — the Music of Animation’ concert supporting Paso Robles Youth Arts Center
Enjoy classics from hand-drawn animations to the contemporary scores of digital video games ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Band invites you to immerse yourself in a symphony of enchanting melodies at their upcoming free concert, “From Paintbrush to Pixels — the...

City announces Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the development of the Centennial Plaza Lots
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero has unveiled a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the development of the Centennial Plaza Lots located at 5901 East Mall. This initiative presents a chance to unlock the full business potential of one of Downtown Atascadero’s...

Man receives 25 Years to Life for aggravated arson of forest land near Elks Lodge
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, a San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge sentenced Bradley Norman Parrish (07/18/1969) to serve 25 years to life in state prison for his conviction of aggravated arson with four previous convictions for arson. ...

February Issue of Atascadero News Magazine in Your Mailbox this Weekend
Hello readers! We are proud to announce another issue of Atascadero News Magazine for our loyal fans and new readers. Our team put together another great issue, and we hope you enjoy it! In this issue, we highlight Local Love in North County. We also shine a...

John H. Holt 1957-2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Harlow Holt on January 6, 2024, at the age of 66. John died unexpectedly after a brief illness at his home in Paso Robles, California. John’s greatest achievement and source of pride was being a father to his sons,...

Sister Paulina Villa 1933-2024
Sister Paulina Villa died peacefully on January 14, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Santa Margarita, California, on June 30, 1933, to Amelia Garcia and Lazaro Villa. She had seven brothers and sisters. Claudine Rosa, Rita East, Lupe, Lazaro (Leslie), Toby, and...

Carolyn Jane Roach-Hendershot 1943-2023
Carolyn Jane Roach-Hendershot passed away after a cardiac event on January 15, 2024. Carolyn, known to many as just “MOM,” was a decedent of a founding Paso Robles pioneer family. Born with her twin sister Marilyn to Clifford and Blanche (Brown) Bresette near the end...

Greyhound teams navigate showdowns against Eagles
Atascadero High School sees girls facing setbacks and boys clinching nail-biting victory against Templeton NORTH COUNTY — In a series of basketball matchups, the Atascadero High School basketball teams faced off against Templeton High School, leaving fans on the...

How to support Atascadero businesses in the slow season
Retailers using slow season to build connections with local shoppers ATASCADERO — As we're in the lull after the holiday season, where everything seems to slow down a bit, and the weather leads us to want to stay inside, Atascadero News reached out to local...