William Herbert “Bill” Sundius 1932-2023
William Herbert "Bill" Sundius, age 91, of Templeton, CA, died after a brief illness on September 20, 2023. Born in New Haven, CT, in May 1932, he earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Yale University in 1959. He lived in Connecticut until 1968, when he moved...
Ann M. Gagnon 1933-2023
Ann Mary Gagnon was born February 17, 1933, in Auburn, Mass. Passed away September 6, 2023, at home in Paso Robles while being lovingly cared for by her children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gagnon. They were happily married for 71 years. They had...
Patsy Carol Lawhorn (Trish Lawhorn) 1942-2023
Patsy Carol Lawhorn (known as Trish to many), 81, of Atascadero, California, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 13, 2023, after a brief illness.Patsy was born on January 22, 1942, in West Plains, Missouri, to Charles "Oscar" Lawhorn and Ruth Madge...
Long Walk Home raises over $50,000 for El Camino Homeless Organization
The money will go to both the Atascadero and Paso Robles homeless shelters ATASCADERO — The North County community came out in droves to support the El Camino Homeless Organization's (ECHO) 12th Annual Long Walk Home. The awareness walk began at 10 a.m. on Saturday,...
October Issue of Atascadero News Magazine in Your Mailbox this Friday
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 The 50th Anniversary of the Atascadero...
Winter and Ward Garage building gets new life on El Camino
The building has been a staple on Atascadero's main thoroughfare since the late 1920s ATASCADERO — If you've driven through downtown Atascadero, chances are you've seen the old Winter and Ward Garage buildings on the 5680 block of El Camino Real. The Garages, which...
San Luis Obispo County Supervisors mull over easing cannabis regulations
Review of cannabis policies sparks debate on retail stores, permitting, and delivery hours SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County supervisors reviewed their cannabis policies and chances are, regulations are looking to loosen. During the Tuesday, Sept....
City Council approves ordinance regulating camping in the city
Ordinance change necessitated by U.S. court decisions, ballot measures, and state legislation ATASCADERO—The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. The...
Colony Days Committee Seeks Volunteers for Colony Days Parade
The parade will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 ATASCADERO — The Colony Days Committee is on the lookout for volunteers to help out during the Colony Days' festivities taking place on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. As of now, they're looking for eight...
Roads closed after fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian collision
ATASCADERO — Earlier today, the Atascadero Police Department and Atascadero Emergency Services responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that occurred just south of the Vons store on El Camino Real. The incident took place before 2 p.m. and resulted in the...
