More than a match: AJ Agazarm finds purpose through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Conversation about competing in Japan becomes an emotional tribute to the community of Gracie Barra ATASCADERO — When you step into Gracie Barra Atascadero, there’s a palpable energy — something between focus and joy, discipline and community. It’s the kind of...
Madre Fire burns over 35,000 acres, prompts evacuations
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Madre Fire erupted Wednesday, July 2, shortly after 1 p.m. along Highway 166 and has since scorched more than 35,000 acres, spreading east-northeast into the Carrizo Plain. Unified Command has been established with Los Padres National...
Chowchilla man identified in Los Osos deputy-involved shooting
LOS OSOS — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Wednesday morning in Los Osos as 40-year-old Andrew Biscay of Chowchilla. Authorities say Biscay exited his vehicle and pointed a handgun at...
Atascadero’s 4th of July Music Festival returns to the lake with live tunes and local flavor
Proceeds support restoration of the historic Atascadero Printery ATASCADERO — Get ready for a vibrant and music-filled Independence Day at the Atascadero 4th of July Music Festival, happening Friday, July 4, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the scenic...
Deputy-involved shooting leaves one dead in Los Osos
LOS OSOS — A 40-year-old man from Chowchilla was fatally shot early Wednesday morning during a deputy-involved shooting in the 2300 block of Fresno Street, Los Osos. According to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, the man presented a handgun as deputies...
Scouting America Los Padres Council to host Annual ‘Boots & Bling’ fundraiser
ARROYO GRANDE — Scouting America Los Padres Council will host its annual Boots & Bling celebration on Friday, Sept. 19, at the Cypress Ridge Pavilion in Arroyo Grande. The western-themed evening begins at 6 p.m. and will include dinner, entertainment, auctions,...
Woods Humane Society offers summer safety tips for pets
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — As temperatures rise and Fourth of July festivities approach, Woods Humane Society is reminding the community to take extra precautions to keep pets safe this summer. Woods CEO Emily L’Heureux urges pet owners to protect animals from the...
Two arrested following stabbing of teens in Cambria
CAMBRIA — Two men from Delano were arrested Saturday night, June 29, following the stabbing of two juvenile males in Cambria, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 9:06 p.m. to the 2200 block of Main Street, where they...
Garden Party to Perform at Atascadero’s Summer Concert Series July 5
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is excited to welcome Garden Party to the 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series on Saturday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Known for their authentic covers of 1960s and '70s folk rock...
UPDATE: Llano Fire in Atascadero now 100% contained
Vegetation Fire in Atascadero believed to be caused by backyard barbecue UPDATE (JUNE 30 @ 9:30 A.M.): CAL FIRE confirmed late Sunday night that the Llano Fire in Atascadero is now 100% contained. "This fire could have been much worse without the defensible space...
