
Thousands take the plunge at 44th annual Carlin Soulé Memorial Polar Bear Dip
Dressed in creative costumes, participants dive into the ocean to welcome the new year in Cayucos SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Dressed in their costumed best, thousands of people kicked off their new year with a chilly start. On Monday, Jan. 1, thousands met on the...

Judy Brown-Trivolli Wolf 1954-2023
After a long 12-year battle with cancer, Judy was called home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2023; she was 69. Judy was born and raised in Atascadero, CA, and graduated from Atascadero High School in 1972. Judy worked as a nurse’s aide and cook in adult...

January Issue of Atascadero News Magazine in Your Mailbox Tomorrow
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 Atascadero native and renowned...

Season’s Blessings
by Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue In this season of transformation, as nature paints the world in hues of amber and crimson, we find ourselves nestled within the embrace of autumn's gentle whispers. It is a time when the air becomes crisp, and the earth prepares for a...

Deck the Halls with Deliciousness: December Cookie Extravaganza!
Of all the months in a year, December seems to be our biggest month for baking. We bake pies, cakes, tarts, bread-puddings, and other decadent goodies. However, I would guess that the most popular treats for sharing would have to be cookies. Barbie Butz is an...

Sipping into the Holiday Season
Atascadero News Magazine’s Mocktails & Cocktail Tasting at Cielo Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar By the Atascadero News Magazine Editorial Board Photos by Hayley Mattson As the holiday season draws near, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in the...

Happy Holidays from all of us at Atascadero News Magazine
As we stand on the threshold of the holiday season and the final month of the year, it presents us with a golden opportunity for introspection. In our line of work, we have the privilege of revisiting each issue, story, and event, encapsulating the very soul of our...

Santa Claus is coming to A-Town
Every year, as we string Christmas lights up, bring trees into our houses, start playing our favorite Holiday songs on repeat, and cuddle up with the best of the best holiday movies, there's one person that we're all waiting for. That's right, I'm talking about the...

Second Annual Holiday Coloring Contest Winners
Congratulations to our winner, runner-up, and honorable of our Annual Holiday Coloring Contest! Winner: Samuel, age 11 Runner-Up: Caleb, age 5 Honorable Mention: Hope, age 2 Each of our winners won a $10 gift card to Sylvester’s Burger in Atascadero. Our winners were...

Season of Giving
Shop Local and Strengthen Our Community this Holiday ’Tis the season of giving, and as the holiday spirit fills the air, we are eager to fully embrace it. In this festive time, we want to emphasize the incredible significance of shopping local. It is a choice that...