Atascadero introduced to upcoming chief of police and new city attorney
Council goes forward with a working document for a 2024 Federal and State Legislative Platform ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers....
Almond Country Quilt Guild donates over $6,200 to local nonprofit organizations
The money was split between El Camino Homeless Organization and ALF Food Pantry NORTH COUNTY — On Dec. 4, the Almond Country Quilt Guild (ACQG) presented checks totaling $6,200 to two local nonprofit organizations. The donation was split equally between El Camino...
Explore, indulge, and celebrate with the 2024 Central Coast Wine Passport
Experience tastings from 50-plus local gems on the Central Coast ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce has launched the 2024 Central Coast Wine Passport program just in time for the holidays. Participants will enjoy complimentary tastings at 44 or more...
Atascadero High School names new varsity football coach
Dan Loney will be taking over for Vic Cooper in leading the Greyhounds ATASCADERO — An email went out on Monday, Dec. 18, announcing that Dan Loney will be taking over as the Atascadero High School (AHS) varsity football head coach. "Atascadero High School is pleased...
California Highway Patrol increases retail crime operations by over 310 percent
The agency recovered 187,515 items stolen from retailers, surpassing last year's figure by 38,600 items CALIFORNIA — Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is concluding 2023 by successfully expanding its efforts to combat...
UPDATE: Deceased identified in Creston shooting incident
UPDATE (DECEMBER 21, THURSDAY, 02:35 PM): The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has released names of the male and female found deceased in a Creston home following an apparent shooting incident. On Wednesday, Dec. 20, Sheriff's received a 911 call from a female...
Controversial Arrest Sparks Debate Over Use of Force by APD
Video of Arrest Raises Questions About Policing Methods Amid Mental Health and Substance Abuse Concerns ATASCADERO — A recent video circulating on social media has spurred conversation amongst the public regarding methods used during an arrest made by the...
New hours and updated fees at the Clerk-Recorder’s Office
PASO ROBLES — Effective January 1, 2024, the County of San Luis Obispo Clerk-Recorder’s Office will have new hours and an increase in fees for recorded documents. The new hours will be Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last transactions...
Florentino Marcelino Ramonsantiago receives 25 years to life sentence
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — District Attorney Dan Dow has announced the sentencing of Florentino Marcelino Ramonsantiago (DOB 01/03/93) to 25 years to life in prison. The verdict follows a jury finding Ramonsantiago guilty of Forcible Rape causing Great Bodily Injury....
City announces new City attorney David Fleishman
ATASCADERO — On Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, City Council selected a new City Attorney for legal services for the City of Atascadero. David Fleishman of Richards, Watson & Gershon will serve as the new City Attorney and Craig Steele will serve as the new Assistant...
