
Atascadero Elks to hold Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Veterans Day event is designed to honor and show gratitude to those who served our nation ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Elks Lodge #2733 is gearing up for its Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, set to take place on Nov. 11. This event, designed to honor and show...

Greyhounds remain undefeated as they edge out Eagles under Friday night lights
Bearcats fall to defeat against the St. Joseph Knights NORTH COUNTY — Last Friday night, Oct. 6, the Atascadero Greyhounds secured victory over the Templeton Eagles with a final score of 20-16. The game was filled with suspense, but it was a late touchdown pass that...

City Council approves RV storage facility
Long-term city employees recognized for their work ATASCADERO—The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers and lasted until after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct....

Governor signs Addis bill to advance multilingual learners
CALIFORNIA — California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 370 into law. Authored by Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), AB 370, known as the Biliteracy Advancement Act, aims to establish equity in the standards necessary to achieve the coveted State...

Los Osos residents find inflammatory flyers
LOS OSOS — Residents in Los Osos and surrounding areas have recently been receiving inflammatory flyers and the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is asking for any footage of the individuals who left them. On Sunday, Oct. 8, the Sheriff’s Office was made...

Central Coast Weavers Guild’s 16th Annual Sale and Showcase
A Celebration of Handwoven Artistry Sandra Rude/Water Shawl. Central Coast Weavers Guild ATASCADERO — The Central Coast Weavers Guild invites you to their 16th Annual Sale & Showcase, a unique opportunity to explore and purchase some of the Central Coast’s...

Seventh annual Showdown Charity Cornhole Tournament promises weekend of family fun
ATASCADERO — Get ready for a weekend of family-friendly fun at the 7th Annual Showdown Charity Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the City of Atascadero. The event is set to take place on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14, and promises to...

A busy October
On Monday, I looked at my October calendar and couldn't believe how busy we will be here in North County. So, I'll devote this week's column to reminders so you can fill in your calendars with these exciting events. Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The...

Tyranny Comes in Many Forms
Have you seen these articles: ‘No Climate Emergency,’ Meteorologists, Scientists Say,’ ‘Nobel Winner Rebuts Climate Alarm,’ Climate Studies Show Consensus Claims to Be Based Upon Bullying, Not Science,’ ‘Climate Change Hasn’t Set the World on Fire,’ Eliminating Fossil...

Atascadero Chamber celebrates local women with first-ever Women of Influence North County event
El Camino Homeless Organization CEO Wendy Lewis is the 2023 WINC ATASCADERO — Women from all over the North County (and a few men) showed up to share their support for the incredible women who make our community a better place for everyone. The inaugural Women...