
Charity fundraiser to support Atascadero woman’s battle against ALS
In October 2022, Dianna Johnson was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease ATASACADERO — The Atascadero Elks Lodge is rallying the community to join a charity benefit dinner in support of Luther and Dianna Johnson on Aug. 26. The event will take place at the Elks Lodge,...

Real estate scam alert issed in San Luis Obispo County
District Attorney Dan Dow warns against property fraud by impersonators SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — District Attorney Dan Dow is issuing a stern warning to real estate professionals and property owners in San Luis Obispo County about a rising real estate scam. ...

Elks to hold monthly bingo on second Sunday of every month to benefit charity
Since its inception in 1987, the Atascadero lodge has contributed over $850,000 to various programs ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Elks Lodge will be resuming bingo which is open to the public on the second Sunday of every month to benefit charity starting this...

Local teen becomes Woman’s Park Scootering World Champion
Claire Parks also took the title at the Woman's Pro World Championships in October 2022 ATASCADERO — Claire Parks has taken the Woman's Park Scootering World Champion title. The finals, which took place in Madrid, Spain, on June 18, ended with victory for the local...

Central Coast Cider Festival Returns to Atascadero
Over 400 people attended the festival that last took place back in 2019 ATASCADERO — The 5th Annual Central Coast Cider Festival made a triumphant return to Atascadero on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. The last time the festival took over the Pavillion on the...

Atascadero Kiwanis Club supports local nonprofits with generous donations
With these recent donations, the club’s total contribution exceeds half a million dollars STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — In a display of community support, the Atascadero Kiwanis Club continues to make a positive impact on the lives of residents by contributing to local...

City of Atascadero addresses clean up of homeless encampment
Two task forces have been employed to continue addressing the unhoused population in the city ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero has released a statement regarding a homeless encampment that has repeatedly appeared near the U.S. Highway 101 southbound offramp and...

Atascadero Community Band concludes Summer Concert Series with a Grand Finale Ensemble
This concert will showcase the exceptional talent of the Atascadero Community Band’s musicians ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Band has announced the successful culmination of its annual summer concert series, presenting an array of musical performances with...

Community addresses AUSD on pride flag displayed in classroom
School board meeting Aug. 15 marks official return to livestreaming ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) met for its regularly scheduled school board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. This meeting signified the AUSDs official return to...

Printery’s North County has talent show returns for second year
Julz Muya took first place with her original song 'Macho Yako (Your Eyes)' ATASCADERO — The second annual North County Has Talent Show returned to the Printery's outdoor stage again on Friday, Aug. 11. The show brought in an array of local entertainers who got down to...