
County advances towards potential independent redistricting commission
Staff directed to further study aspects of commission with 4-1 supervisor vote SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The county has advanced closer to potentially having an independent redistricting commission after a special meeting on Tuesday with the San Luis Obispo County...

School board presented with the State of the Atascadero Unified School District
Teachers address board on the restrictions of multiple media platforms on school property ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) met for its regularly scheduled trustee meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. Trustee member Denise McGrew-Kane was...

Write-in period runs through February 20
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Across the nation, January 8, kicked off the write-in period for the March 5, Presidential Primary Election. Through February 20, prospective candidates for may file a Statement of Write-In Candidacy with the Clerk-Recorder. To be declared an...

Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles sentenced to 25 years to life for first degree murder
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles (21) has been sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison for first degree murder in the November 2020 death of Marion Jeanine Vore. District Attorney Dan Dow announced on January 10 that Kayonie Eliaz Mendibles...

Atascadero man convicted of several gun and drug-related charges
ATASCADERO — On January 10, John Allen Webb, Jr. of Atascadero was found guilty by a San Luis Obispo County Jury of several gun and drug-related charges. District Attorney Dan Dow announced that a San Luis Obispo County Jury has found John Allen Webb, Jr. (DOB...

Grading activity continues at Paul’s Slide with no change in estimated reopening of Highway 1
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Crews in Monterey and San Luis Obispo County are actively engaged in repairing Highway 1 at Paul’s Slide on the Big Sur coast. The estimated full reopening of the highway is anticipated in late spring 2024. Current Progress: Repair efforts are...

Atascadero Chamber to host the State of the City
Learn what is happening in your community ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the State of the City event scheduled for Friday, Feb. 2, at the Colony Theater in Atascadero from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Speakers will showcase a thriving...

Navigating The Year Ahead — The Chamber’s 2024 Goals
By Josh Cross Atascadero Chamber CEO What a year 2023 has been. Not only did we, as a Chamber, celebrate our 100th anniversary, but we kicked it off with a year of firsts. We rolled out new programs for community members and businesses like Get Your Business Online!...

Business Spotlight: Stadium Nutrition
By Blake Ashley Frino-Gerl Amanda Adams purchased Stadium Nutrition in Atascadero this past August and has since expanded the product selection and hours of operation. She and her son decided that they would like to own a place that would help “the community by...

Atascadero Mayor’s Vision for 2024
A Year of Growth, Connectivity, and Community By Heather Moreno Atascadero Mayor The year 2023 brought remarkable growth, unforeseen challenges, and unprecedented opportunities to Atascadero. As your mayor, I find myself excited about the new year, eager to share my...