Best of 2024 Winner: Empty Bowls by El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO)
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Empty Bowls by El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) is: El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) 6370 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero...
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Charity or Nonprofit
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Charity or Nonprofit is: El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) 6370 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero echoshelter.org Thanks to all the...
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Community Involvement by Business Owner
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2023 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Community Involvement by Business Owner is: Courtney Morrow, State Farm 5365 El Camino Real courtneymorrow.com/?cmpid=k2wk_blm_0001...
Best of 2024 Winner: Best New Business Opened in 2023
Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Best of 2024 Winner: Best Beautification, Interior or Exterior Improvement
Thanks to all the voters in the 11th annual Best of North SLO County reader’s poll who put their favorite businesses the top of the local scene as the Best in their business for 2024. Thank you for your support of local business!
Atascadero’s first mayor has died
Robert 'Bob' Wilkins Jr. was a devoted civic leader and family man Atascadero's first mayor, Robert "Bob" James Wilkins Jr., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25, surrounded by his family. A pivotal figure in Atascadero's 1979 incorporation, Wilkins was not only a...
Local ‘Leapling’ celebrates 40th birthday
Thursday, Feb. 29, is a Leap Day, which occurs every four years NORTH COUNTY — Yesterday, Feb. 29, we are receiving an additional day in our yearly calendar — yes, it is Leap Day. Every four years in the Gregorian calendar, a 29th day is added to February to account...
Atascadero High School Earth Club to plant trees
The Earth Club is asking Atascadero residents to join in the fun to counteract the school's CO2 emissions ATASCADERO — This year, Atascadero High School's (AHS) Earth Club is teaming up with the nonprofit Tree-Plenish to host a community-wide tree-planting event on...
March Issue of Atascadero News Magazine in Your Mailbox this Weekend
Hello readers! We are proud to announce another issue of Atascadero News Magazine for our loyal fans and new readers. Our team put together another great issue, and we hope you enjoy it! In this issue, we highlight our Best Of North SLO County 2024 Winners....
Ann Oropeza-Inman 1935-2024
Ann Oropeza-Inman, 88, of Porterville, California, peacefully went to Heaven on February 17th, 2024. Ann Schuck started her life in Gardena, creating a family of three: Michael, Melody, and David Oropeza. In 1972, she moved to Templeton, where her father, Carl, owned...
