
Controversial gender identity policies spark debate at AUSD meeting
Community members voice concerns over student safety and inclusion during public comment ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) met for its regularly scheduled school board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. The meeting introduced the district...

Second ‘Brew at the Zoo’ happening this Saturday
This event will be closed to the public and is available only for guests 21 years of age and over ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo are gearing up for a wild night of festivities as they announce the 10th Annual "Brew at the Zoo — Take...

Atascadero Elks support FFA and 4-H students
Seven local FFA and 4-H students receive financial support during Junior Livestock Auction ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Elks Lodge supported six local Future Farmers of America and 4-H students with $200 Ad-On donations during the recent Junior Livestock Auction...

F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project construction underway
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero announced the commencement of initial work on the 2023 F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, which began in mid-August 2023. Major construction activities are scheduled to kick off early in September. This ambitious project...

Registration now open for Atascadero’s Winter Youth Basketball
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero’s Recreation Division announced that registration is now open for the Winter Youth Basketball League’s 2023-2024 Season. This recreational basketball program is designed to foster individual skill development, teamwork, positive...

September Issue of Atascadero News Magazine in Your Mailbox
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 Art of Food with Barley and Boar's...

Power returns for over 1,700 Atascadero residents
ATASCADERO — Power has returned for the over 1,700 residents who experienced a power outage in Atascadero this morning, August 31. Originally, the 1,772 PG&E customers were not expected to have power again until 5:30 p.m. this evening. However, power was returned...

Boys & Girls Clubs at Creston Elementary School helping underserved kids thrive
Generous support from Must! Charities makes it all possible CRESTON — It’s back to school time in the rural community of Creston in North San Luis Obispo County, and for the second year, children at Creston Elementary School will benefit from an after-school...

Local donors make 2022-23 Atascadero Middle School water polo season possible
The pool at Kennedy and everything else needed for the season was fully funded ATASCADERO — In 2022, the Atascadero Middle School (AMS) water polo team was started by Jon Conrad. Conrad is known for also being the head water polo coach at Atascadero High School (AHS)...

Community rallies behind Kyndal’s brave battle against cancer
A fundraiser is scheduled for Oct. 14 to raise proceeds for her traveling expenses to receive treatment NORTH COUNTY — Two years ago, Kyndal and her mother Raquel Gottfried received devastating news in which it was discovered that Kyndal had medulloblastoma, the most...