Boy Scouts of America Troop 51 celebrates quarterly Troop Court of Honor
Eagle Scout Robert (Bob) James Wilkins Jr. honored as Honorary Scoutmaster for BSA Atascadero Historical Troop 51 ATASCADERO — On Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, Boy Scouts of America Troop 51 in Atascadero gathered for its Quarterly Troop Court of Honor Awards...
Local Army Veteran takes Honor Flight with all of his sons
John Butz is an Atascadero favorite NORTH COUNTY — Atascadero wouldn’t be the same without John Butz and his wife, Barbie. The two have become staples in the North County, and at the beginning of October, 90-year-old Butz, who is a Korean War veteran, was able to go...
Atascadero celebrates 16-year-old scooter athlete
Claire Parks took #1 in the world at the World Skate Scootering Pro Tour in Barcelona, Spain ATASCADERO — A variety of ages and faces from Atascadero headed out to the steps of City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 4 p.m. to celebrate world champion Claire Parks. Parks,...
The beauty and horrors of tents and modern technology
1916 Atascadero reporter recounts his visit to the 50th annual Colony Days by James Bill Barnard (Diego Luna, 11th grade Atascadero High School) Diego Luna (left), portraying early 20th-century reporter James Bill Barnard, is shown with his sister, Alia, who is...
Atascadero Celebrates 50 Years of Colony Days Fun
Not even the heat could keep the community away ATASCADERO — The Atascadero community and their friends were out in full force on Saturday, Oct. 7, for the 50th Annual Colony Days Parade and celebration. There were so many people lining the streets that the sidewalk...
World premiere performance of ‘Tent City Rag’ to highlight ‘Around the World in 80 Notes’ concert
The composition pays tribute to Atascadero’s roots, including its one-time Tent City ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Band has announced the world premiere performance of “Tent City Rag,” a musical production gifted and dedicated to the band by esteemed “amateur”...
Atascadero Elks to hold Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Veterans Day event is designed to honor and show gratitude to those who served our nation ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Elks Lodge #2733 is gearing up for its Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, set to take place on Nov. 11. This event, designed to honor and show...
Greyhounds remain undefeated as they edge out Eagles under Friday night lights
Bearcats fall to defeat against the St. Joseph Knights NORTH COUNTY — Last Friday night, Oct. 6, the Atascadero Greyhounds secured victory over the Templeton Eagles with a final score of 20-16. The game was filled with suspense, but it was a late touchdown pass that...
City Council approves RV storage facility
Long-term city employees recognized for their work ATASCADERO—The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers and lasted until after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct....
Governor signs Addis bill to advance multilingual learners
CALIFORNIA — California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 370 into law. Authored by Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), AB 370, known as the Biliteracy Advancement Act, aims to establish equity in the standards necessary to achieve the coveted State...
