Neil Young shows up at local record store to sign his new album ‘Before and After’
Fans from all over California drove to Traffic Records to meet the music legend ATASCADERO — A line of Neil Young's fans started forming in front of Atascadero's local record store, Traffic Records, as early as 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7. It was announced via...
No Party Preference crossover ballot notice and application mailers sent
SLO County voters registered as No Party Preference will not have presidential candidates on their March 5 Primary ballot SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — This week, SLO County voters registered as No Party Preference (NPP) received a crossover notice and ballot...
Seventy tons of snow show up for Winter Wonderland
The winter fun was back for its 20th year ATASCADERO — Winter Wonderland was back for its 20th year on Friday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. The snowy, fun-filled night took place in Sunken Gardens with City Hall lit up in the background, which made everything feel extra...
Terri Switzer announced as school board president
Trustee Board votes to move funding from Santa Rosa Academic Academy to the completion of the AHS pool ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) met for its regularly scheduled trustee meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Before the start of both...
Bruno Giorgio Martinelli 1949-2023
Bruno Giorgio Martinelli, age 74, passed away at his home in Paso Robles on November 15, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1949, in the Bucolic town of Posina, located at the foot of the enchanting Dolomites in Northern Italy. He landed with his sister Marie at the San...
Kinsey Howard Tanner Jr. 1959-2023
Kinsey Howard Tanner Jr., known to all as “Bud,” left us too soon after complications from a brief gastrointestinal condition. Bud was born in Lindsay, CA, to Kinsey and Sara Tanner on April 23, 1959, and was the little brother to five older sisters. Bud graduated...
Opinion Column: A Star of Hope
The beginning of Psalm 19 reads: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice...
Atascadero brothers earn Eagle Scout rank on same night
Damian and Sebastian Marano of Troop 51 in Atascadero got unanimous approval from Eagle Scout Board on Nov. 30 ATASCADERO — In a display of dedication and commitment, brothers Damian and Sebastian Marano of Troop 51 in Atascadero soared to the prestigious rank...
Atascadero’s General Plan Update moves onto next steps
A rough Draft Land Use Plan is currently in the works ATASCADERO — Atascadero is currently in the middle of putting together its General Plan Update. Here is what the city has done so far and their current plan to move forward. "Cities are required to keep their...
Atascadero Greyhounds navigate a rollercoaster start to basketball season
Greyhounds show resilience with strong offensive play and tournament redemption ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Greyhounds' basketball season has been a mix of victories and defeats. On Nov. 21, they secured a close win against Pioneer Valley High School with a score...
