
New interpretive panels celebrating beavers to be unveiled
Beavers will be celebrated on Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. at the Juan Bautista de Anza Trailhead ATASCADERO — Beavers, nature’s ecosystem engineers, will be celebrated on Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. at the Juan Bautista de Anza Trailhead at 8005 Gabarda Road in Atascadero with...

City launches updated user-friendly website
Atascadero.org offers modern layout and professional tools for residents, businesses, and visitors ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero has announced a new state-of-the-art update to its primary website, Atascadero.org, providing new upgrades, streamlined...

Public input wanted for license renewal for Diablo Canyon
Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold two scoping meetings in February SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold two scoping meetings in February to discuss the environmental evaluation and review process for the license renewal...

VFW Post 2814 celebrates 90 years in Atascadero
The post has been a place for foreign war veterans and their friends and family to gather for nine decades ATASCADERO — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2814 had a lot to celebrate on Saturday, Jan. 27, when its members came together to commemorate its 90 years...

‘From Paintbrush to Pixels — the Music of Animation’ concert supporting Paso Robles Youth Arts Center
Enjoy classics from hand-drawn animations to the contemporary scores of digital video games ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Band invites you to immerse yourself in a symphony of enchanting melodies at their upcoming free concert, “From Paintbrush to Pixels — the...

City announces Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the development of the Centennial Plaza Lots
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero has unveiled a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the development of the Centennial Plaza Lots located at 5901 East Mall. This initiative presents a chance to unlock the full business potential of one of Downtown Atascadero’s...

Man receives 25 Years to Life for aggravated arson of forest land near Elks Lodge
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, a San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge sentenced Bradley Norman Parrish (07/18/1969) to serve 25 years to life in state prison for his conviction of aggravated arson with four previous convictions for arson. ...

February 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 Local Love in North County. We also shine a...

John H. Holt 1957-2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Harlow Holt on January 6, 2024, at the age of 66. John died unexpectedly after a brief illness at his home in Paso Robles, California. John’s greatest achievement and source of pride was being a father to his sons,...

Sister Paulina Villa 1933-2024
Sister Paulina Villa died peacefully on January 14, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Santa Margarita, California, on June 30, 1933, to Amelia Garcia and Lazaro Villa. She had seven brothers and sisters. Claudine Rosa, Rita East, Lupe, Lazaro (Leslie), Toby, and...