Cambria Christmas Market shines bright with holiday magic on the Central Coast
Annual event illuminates Cambria Pines Lodge and Nursery with over 2 million lights By Blake Ashley Frino-Gerl CAMBRIA — Another year for the Cambria Christmas Market at Cambria Pines Lodge and Cambria Nursery has come again. The classic seasonal event on the...
Theodore D. Marchand 1942-2023
Theodore Dieterich Marchand, of Atascadero, died peacefully in his sleep on November 29, 2023, in the house he built himself. Born in 1942 in Port Angeles, Washington, Ted grew up first in Sioux City, Iowa, and later in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. While Ted was serving...
Ella G. Nelson 1923-2023
Ella Genece Nelson passed away on December 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Earl Nelson. She is survived by her son, Rolfe (his wife Christine), and her daughter, Jenell. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Julie Nelson Davis (Joe...
Supervisors vote to extend shelter crisis declaration to December 2024
County moves forward with action plan on affordable housing, homelessness, and community development SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — During their regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 12, the San Luis Obispo County supervisors voted to extend the county's shelter crisis...
Atascadero introduced to upcoming chief of police and new city attorney
Council goes forward with a working document for a 2024 Federal and State Legislative Platform ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers....
Almond Country Quilt Guild donates over $6,200 to local nonprofit organizations
The money was split between El Camino Homeless Organization and ALF Food Pantry NORTH COUNTY — On Dec. 4, the Almond Country Quilt Guild (ACQG) presented checks totaling $6,200 to two local nonprofit organizations. The donation was split equally between El Camino...
Explore, indulge, and celebrate with the 2024 Central Coast Wine Passport
Experience tastings from 50-plus local gems on the Central Coast ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce has launched the 2024 Central Coast Wine Passport program just in time for the holidays. Participants will enjoy complimentary tastings at 44 or more...
Atascadero High School names new varsity football coach
Dan Loney will be taking over for Vic Cooper in leading the Greyhounds ATASCADERO — An email went out on Monday, Dec. 18, announcing that Dan Loney will be taking over as the Atascadero High School (AHS) varsity football head coach. "Atascadero High School is pleased...
California Highway Patrol increases retail crime operations by over 310 percent
The agency recovered 187,515 items stolen from retailers, surpassing last year's figure by 38,600 items CALIFORNIA — Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is concluding 2023 by successfully expanding its efforts to combat...
UPDATE: Deceased identified in Creston shooting incident
UPDATE (DECEMBER 21, THURSDAY, 02:35 PM): The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has released names of the male and female found deceased in a Creston home following an apparent shooting incident. On Wednesday, Dec. 20, Sheriff's received a 911 call from a female...
