Atascadero to begin Santa Rosa Road Accessibility Project
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is set to begin work on the highly anticipated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Santa Rosa Road Accessibility Project, aimed at improving pedestrian accessibility along a key section of Santa Rosa Road. The project, started...
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Millie!
Meet Millie! Millie is a 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog with a cute stumpy tail and a heart full of love! After raising her puppies (all adopted!), this sweet, obedient, and affectionate girl is now searching for her forever home. Millie is house trained, loves her...
ECHO thanks Adventist Health for sponsoring Empty Bowls event
Sponsorship helps fund shelter, meals, and vital services ATASCADERO — El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) is proud to announce Adventist Health as a key sponsor for this year’s Empty Bowls event. Their generous support helps ensure the...
Dwight F. Nettleton 1940-2025
Dwight passed away on March 29, 2025, very content with his life surrounded by people that loved him. He has joined his beautiful wife, Betty, to rejoice in heaven with God our Father. Dwight was born January 10, 1940, in a farmhouse on a cold winter day in...
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce honors local leaders at 102nd Annual Awards Gala
Masquerade Ball Celebrates Business Success, Community Spirit, and the Impact of Local Entrepreneurs ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 102nd Annual Awards Gala with a vibrant theme, "Unmasking Business Success," featuring a masquerade ball...
Charles Paddock Zoo achieves AZA accreditation
After a rigorous evaluation process, the Atascadero zoo celebrates its commitment to animal care, conservation, and community education By Hayley Mattson and Camille DeVaul ATASCADERO — On March 26, the Charles Paddock Zoo was granted accreditation by the...
City Council approves changes to zoning ordinance for area lodging
Amendments would give hotels and motels the option to be defined as extended-stay establishments ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council, in its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, approved proposed amendments in the city's zoning for commercial hotels and motels to...
Justin B. Aggson 1994-2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that Justin Barry Aggson of Atascadero, CA, passed away on March 22, 2025. He left us too early, at the age of 31, as the result of a tragic accident. Justin was born on January 15, 1994, in San Luis Obispo, CA, to Keith...
Knowing God personally
By Bishop Gabe Abdelaziz I want to introduce many of you to the Eternal God. There is a knowledge of God far beyond the religious doors of a church building or a denomination. Man has created various ways, avenues, thoughts, and ideas about God. All these are feeble...
Perspective: When did you say you were leaving
By Lee Pitts On behalf of my fellow westerners let me be the first to welcome our eastern visitors and their money to the Wild Wild West this coming summer. We certainly want to be hospitable hosts but before you get the idea you might like to prolong your stay and...
