Charles Paddock Zoo’s Ice Cream Zoofari back for 20th year
Ice cream was provided by new vendor La Michoacana ATASCADERO — Ice cream aficionados and lovers of beautiful wild animals headed out to beat the heat at Charles Paddock Zoo for their 20th Annual Ice Cream Zoofari on Saturday, July 15. The treat-filled evening took...
Businesses on Entrada Avenue affected by construction and lack of parking
City urges residents to continue to shop downtown and support local establishments ATASCADERO — Local business owners on and around Entrada Avenue recently reached out to Atascadero News with parking concerns that were sparked by the current construction on...
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce launches Women of Influence North County
The program celebrates women making a difference in our community ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Atascadero’s American Association of University Women (AAUW), announced the launch of its Women of Influence North County program...
Board of Supervisors approves 15-month contract with Oxford House Inc.
Board proclaims the week of Aug. 6-12 as San Luis Obispo County Farmers Market Week NORTH COUNTY — At its July 11 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved a 15-month contract with Oxford House Inc. starting June 1, 2023, that will end Sept. 30, 2024. The contract...
Rear Admiral Donald K. Bullard U.S. Navy (Ret.) 1950-2023
Donald Kenneth Bullard was born in Oxnard, California, on December 7, 1950, to Frank and Betty Bullard of nearby Santa Paula. With his brother, Thom, and sister, Nancy, Don enjoyed a life in which hard work, love of family, and patriotism were core values. His parents...
Janice Fay Buchanan 1938-2023
The angels came for Janice Sunday afternoon, July 2. The sunshine was brilliant, the skies were clear, the breeze was warm, and it was her favorite sort of day… she was ready. Janice was born Janice Fay Parlet in King City, California June 21, 1938. Her family moved...
Suzie Mayfield VanBenthuysen 1944-2023
Suzie Mayfield VanBenthuysen, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2023, in Henderson, Nevada. She was a 40-year resident of Atascadero. Suzie is survived by brothers Art Mayfield and Fred Mayfield. She has four children: Den VanBenthuysen, Julie Coleman, Dan...
Tomiko Hosaka 1926-2023
Tomiko “Tomi” Hosaka passed away at home, peacefully with family by her side, on June 16, 2023, in Paso Robles, California. Tomiko was born May 19, 1926, in Omiya City, Japan. She married Wolseley “Tony” Hosaka on February 1, 1951. After their marriage, Tony and Tomi...
Planet Fitness holding back-to-school supply drive with Boys & Girls Clubs
Community encouraged to donate new school supplies to support children's academic success ATASCADERO — Planet Fitness locations in the Central Coast area are teaming up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mid Central Coast to host a school supply drive for the...
Adult social kickball team registration now open
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero announced the commencement of the fourth season of the Adult Kickball League this summer and fall. Scheduled to kick off on Wednesday, Aug. 23, the season promises eight evenings of games at the Paloma Creek softball fields. Games...
