Patricia J. Borba 1940-2025
Patricia Borba was born in San Luis Obispo on April 10, 1940, to Mary and Earl Powelson. She was one of three children and was raised in San Luis Obispo, where she attended Old Mission School. She transferred to San Luis Obispo High School during her senior year;...
Richard S. Orosel 1972-2025
Richard Sean Orosel was born on November 29, 1972, in Hayward, California, to Richard and JoAnn Orosel. He spent his early years growing up in the Bay Area until he was five years old when his family relocated to Paso Robles. Richard attended and graduated from Paso...
Atascadero residents notified of proposed wastewater rate increases
City informs property owners of potential rate hikes; residents may file protests under Proposition 218 ahead of June10 public hearing By Hayley Mattson Publisher, Editor In Chief ATASCADERO — Following last week’s City Council meeting,...
Woods Humane Society announces four free microchip clinics in May
For National Chip Your Pet Month, nonprofit offers clinics on May 2, 7, 16, and 21 NORTH COUNTY — In honor of National Chip Your Pet Month, and with the help of 24PetWatch microchip registry, Woods Humane Society has announced four...
A Sheriff’s Perspective on Deputy-Involved Shootings and Community Safety
By Sheriff Ian Parkinson I want to spend a little time talking about an incident which seldom happens in our county. But just because it so rarely happens, doesn’t mean it’s not worthy of a conversation. The incident which occurred happened to be a deputy-involved...
Pamela Sue Parmater Thompson 1956-2025
Pamela Sue Parmater Thompson was born on March 14, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was born to a farming family. She moved to Santa Maria, California, in her youth, and the family settled in Carpinteria, CA, where Pam attended and graduated from Carpinteria High...
Tomorrow’s creative workforce
Coffee shop conversations, community meetings, town halls, school board meetings, state education committees, and federal agencies are discussing the approaches to preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s workforce. In addition to basic education skills, arts education...
Trustees hear progress from two AUSD schools
District board elects Denise McGrew-Kane as president ATASCADERO — For the first time in three weeks, the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees convened for its regular meeting, and heard from the principals of two district schools to hear the progress...
Atascadero honors José Gutiérrez with Lifesaving Medal
Community gathers at City Hall to remember the 11-year-old who dreamed of becoming a police officer By Hayley Mattson and Camille DeVaul ATASCADERO — On Tuesday, April 23, community members gathered on the steps of Atascadero City Hall in front of the...
Atascadero moves forward with sewer rate hike process
City Council approves Prop 218 protest procedure in 4-1 vote as aging wastewater system faces urgent upgrade needs ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero has moved forward with the process to approve wastewater rate increases for its...
