North County Sports Briefs
PASO ROBLES HIGH SCHOOL Progress is again being made at the Aquatics Complex at Paso Robles High School. Vertical construction is underway as CMU walls rise for the pool house. Meanwhile, stair and ramp entries in the shallow end are being...
Why promote CTE?
The U.S. economy alone needs 4.6 million additional workers per year to maintain current levels of supply, demand, and population balance. That amounts to 2 percent of the U.S. population — and shortages are even more dire elsewhere: Germany...
James (Jim) K. Minnis 1949-2025
James (Jim) Kenneth Minnis passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at the age of 75, after a lengthy illness. His loving family was at his side. Jim was born in Meadville, PA, on February 26, 1949, to Robert and Norma (Schreck) Minnis, the second oldest of seven...
Constance “Connie” J. Houghton 1943-2025
With love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Constance “Connie” J. Houghton on January 29, 2025. Born on September 11, 1943, Connie was the middle daughter of Thelma and Willard Gambel. She grew up in Atascadero, where she graduated from Atascadero...
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Star!
Meet Star! Abandoned as a puppy with her sister in the Central Valley, Star came into CCHDR arms and is still looking for her forever home. The Aussie/Cattle Dog mix is currently doing well in her foster home with little kids, other dogs and more. Let's find her a...
Behind the Badge: Raising awareness of child sexual abuse
I really wanted to keep things light for the first couple of columns of the new year. But unfortunately, that won’t be the case. My column this month deals with the very serious issue of child sexual abuse. Frankly, I hesitated to write about it. However, raising awareness is crucial, and staying silent only perpetuates the problem.
2024 in Review: Market shifts, mortgage moves, and what’s ahead for Central Coast real estate in 2025
By Jaime Silveira Welcome to 2025! We hope your year is off to a great start. As we begin to look to the future, we like to take a minute to assess the previous year. It’s clear 2024 was anything but predictable for the real estate market. From...
Continuing the craftsmanship
Templeton Glass welcomes Kelly Flannagan as new owner After celebrating 35 years of business in September 2024, Kelly Flannagan stepped into the new year as the sole owner of the family company — Templeton Glass. As the only sole female in the trade, Kelly loves...
Atascadero’s first Mother and Son Dance sells out
Mothers and their sons headed to the Pavilion on the Lake for the city’s first-ever Mother and Son Dance on Friday, Jan. 31.
Community reacts to Trump’s immigration deportation executive order
Following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 20, addressing immigration deportation, the community has grown concerned over potential deportations.
