
Winter and Ward Garage building gets new life on El Camino
The building has been a staple on Atascadero's main thoroughfare since the late 1920s ATASCADERO — If you've driven through downtown Atascadero, chances are you've seen the old Winter and Ward Garage buildings on the 5680 block of El Camino Real. The Garages, which...

San Luis Obispo County Supervisors mull over easing cannabis regulations
Review of cannabis policies sparks debate on retail stores, permitting, and delivery hours SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County supervisors reviewed their cannabis policies and chances are, regulations are looking to loosen. During the Tuesday, Sept....

City Council approves ordinance regulating camping in the city
Ordinance change necessitated by U.S. court decisions, ballot measures, and state legislation ATASCADERO—The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. The...

Colony Days Committee Seeks Volunteers for Colony Days Parade
The parade will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 ATASCADERO — The Colony Days Committee is on the lookout for volunteers to help out during the Colony Days' festivities taking place on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. As of now, they're looking for eight...

Roads closed after fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian collision
ATASCADERO — Earlier today, the Atascadero Police Department and Atascadero Emergency Services responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that occurred just south of the Vons store on El Camino Real. The incident took place before 2 p.m. and resulted in the...

Volunteers needed for annual Atascadero River and Creek Cleanup Day
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) are working together on the 27th Annual Atascadero Creek and River Cleanup Day to be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. and they are looking for volunteers. Keeping...

Brick by Brick Fall Wine Festival to showcase Atascadero Printery Foundation’s new campaign
Enjoy an evening of wine, food, and live entertainment while contributing to a meaningful cause ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Printery Foundation announced the Brick by Brick Fall Wine Festival, an event dedicated to raising funds for its new campaign to create an...

Colony Days Committee announces Robert ‘Grigger’ Jones as Grand Marshal
Donn and Christine Clickard will wear the crown of King and Queen of Colony Days 2023 ATASCADERO — The Colony Days Committee has officially announced the Grand Marshal and the King and Queen of the Colony Days Parade. This year, the honor of Grand Marshal will go to...

Parents address school board on dissatisfaction with special ed classrooms
Principal gives presentation on Paloma Creek High School and ACE Academy ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) met for their regularly scheduled trustee meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. At the meeting, parents within the district brought...

Atascadero Design Review Committee moves Dove Creek Project forward
The project will be presented to the Planning Commission as its next step ATASCADERO — At the Design Review Committee (DRC) meeting at City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m., the committee members were presented with the Design and Neighborhood Compatibility...