Patrick S. Heckman 1970-2025
Patrick Heckman was born June 10, 1970, in Bellflower, California. He grew up near close family in Orange County. He was blessed when his mother, Cherri, met his Dad, Gary Brodie. They soon moved to the Central Coast. Pat spent his teenage years in Shell Beach and...
Lois M. Ramont 1935-2025
Lois M. Ramont, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Grandmere), great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on July 9, 2025. Lois’s life was a beautiful example of love, compassion, and deep faith, leaving a lasting legacy for her...
Anthony ‘Tony’ David Leland Cagnina 1995-2025
On the morning of July 27, 2025, Anthony “Tony” David Leland Cagnina went home to be with Jesus. Born on June 27, 1995, to James Cagnina and Virginia Groves, Tony lived with a generous and compassionate heart from an early age. As a child, when Hurricane Katrina...
Ghost Monster to rock Atascadero Lake Park August 2
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is excited to welcome Ghost Monster as the next featured band in the 2025 “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series. The concert takes place Saturday, Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Known for their...
Woods Humane Society launches August match to double donations
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Donations to Woods Humane Society will be doubled throughout August, up to $25,000, thanks to matching gifts from The Marianne and Stacy Cocks Fund (a Fund of The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County) and an anonymous donor. The August...
Atascadero gears up for 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is excited to present the 32nd Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, Aug. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The popular event launches the City’s annual Cruisin’ Weekend and will feature hundreds of classic and custom vehicles...
Historic three‑jury trial convicts three in human trafficking of a minor
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In a landmark trial believed to be the first of its kind in the county, three separate juries in a single courtroom have convicted three defendants for trafficking a 15‑year‑old girl for sex in January 2021. On Thursday, July 24, Tremaine...
Atascadero Police to host National Night Out Aug. 5 at Sunken Gardens
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Police Department invites the community to join them for their annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sunken Gardens, 6505 El Camino Real in Downtown Atascadero. National Night Out is part of a nationwide...
Central Coast Zoo mourns loss of beloved Tiger, Menderu
Atascadero community mourns 17‑year‑old big cat whose legacy will live on through conservation and a planned habitat expansion ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are mourning the loss of Menderu, the beloved Malayan Tiger, who has been a...
City Council looking to toughen fireworks ordinance after public complaints
Councilmembers approve annexation of Dove Creek lot for project, and honor city employees for service on work anniversaries ATASCADERO — Meeting for the first time in a month, on Tuesday, July 22, the Atascadero City Council directed staff to look into ways to...
