
Atascadero High School presents ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’
This spring season, the Atascadero High School Theater Department will perform “Willy Wonka Jr.,” a mystifying musical comedy.

LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero is bringing drug awareness to the area with Reality Tour once again
For over a decade, LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero has been collaborating with Reality Tour, created by Candle, Inc., to bring interactive drug awareness and prevention measures to local teens and their parents with the help of local educators and law enforcement.

Atascadero Chamber announces new hires for workforce development support
Eryk Nappi and Kim Wybanga will spearhead initiatives aimed at bridging gaps and educating small businesses ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of two dynamic program managers to its team, making a significant step forward in...

City Council approves Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations for 2024
Before the official start of the meeting, Mayor Heather Moreno asked for a moment of silence in the council chambers for Atascadero’s first mayor, Robert “Bob” Wilkins, who passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Atascadero hosts International Women’s Day with fireworks celebration
ATASCADERO — At Her Table and the City of Atascadero presents a tribute to International Women’s Day. The Central Coast will unveil the fireworks display dedicated solely to commemorating women’s achievements across the globe. This event is scheduled for March 8 in...

Former SLO County employee arrested and charged with stealing public money
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Former county employee Norman Hibble (54) has been arrested and charged with stealing public money while employed with County of San Luis Obispo. The suspected theft was discovered by staff of the Office of the Auditor-Controller, who...

Burglary suspects arrested on Hwy 101
ATASCADERO — On Thursday afternoon, Feb. 22, the Paso Robles Police Department notified the Atascadero Police Department (APD) that three subjects associated with a red Mercedes had stolen alcohol from a business within their City. The Paso Robles Police Department...

Benjamin Blair 1983-2024
Ben spent his first 1 & 1/2 years living among the Giant Sequoias, where his parents, John and Mary, had met as seasonal workers. Maybe it was there in the Sierra Mountains in his developing brain that his appreciation and wonder for the world and his desire to...

NRC engages public on Diablo Canyon’s future
Federal commission holds meeting to assess environmental impacts and renewal concerns SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Should Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant be granted a new operating license? That's the ultimate question being asked of the Federal Nuclear...

City Councilmember announces candidacy for Atascadero mayor
With Mayor Heather Moreno running for SLO County Supervisor, Bourbeau prepares to run for her seat ATASCADERO — Atascadero City Councilmember Charles Bourbeau announced he will be a candidate for mayor in the November 2024 election. With current Mayor Heather...