Stolen Firearms Seized from Convicted Felon in Nipomo
NIPOMO — On June 12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Detectives served a search warrant at the residence of Robert Ramirez, 42, of Nipomo, as part of an ongoing investigation. Ramirez, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of six firearms, including two...
Celebrate Dad This June with the ‘Drive Like Dad’ Special at Shift’N Gears Auto Repair
This June, Shift’N Gears Auto Repair is tipping our hats to the dads who taught us how to drive, check the oil, rotate our tires, and respect the power of a finely tuned engine. Our “Drive Like Dad” Father’s Day Special is more than just a promotion—it’s our way of...
SLO County Farm Bureau Women’s Member of the Month: Lynne Schmitz
For over 100 years, women have been coming together to discuss and advocate for agriculture. Since the group's inception as the Farm Home Department in 1923, the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Women have played a vital role in promoting farm values, improving...
Jump Into June: Markets, Movies, Music, and More in Atascadero
By Kyra Skinner June! Those last few weeks of school that just feel like we are hanging on by our fingernails. No one wants to go to bed when it’s gorgeous outside, the morning school routine is old and weary and no one feels like packing lunches or doing homework. We...
The SLO CTE Foundation
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi When I answered the call to serve as your County Superintendent of Schools, I committed to supporting Career & Technical Education (CTE), the arts, and innovative...
Charles W. Wilkie 1946-2025
Charles William Wilkie, known to family and friends as Charlie, passed away with his wife and daughter by his side at home in Atascadero on April 13, 2025. Charlie and Linda were married in 1987. They met in the Psychiatric Technician Program in 1979 at...
Quota of Atascadero bids farewell after 50 years of service
Volunteer organization reflects on five decades of community impact By Camille DeVaul and Quota of Atascadero ATASCADERO — On Thursday, April 17, Quota of Atascadero’s (Quota) current and former members met for the last time to say goodbye to 50 years of service...
‘No Kings Day’ protest in Atascadero draws thousands
Locals join nationwide movement opposing authoritarianism and abuse of power NORTH COUNTY — On Saturday, June 14, the streets of Atascadero buzzed with energy. Stretching along El Camino Real from Morro Road to Sunken Gardens, an estimated 2,000 people gathered...
Atascadero Pride Festival a celebration of unity and community spirit
Hundreds gather at Atascadero Lake Park for a day of speeches, performances, and advocacy ATASCADERO — Atascadero Lake Park came alive with color and community on Saturday as residents and visitors gathered for the 2025 Atascadero Pride Festival. The...
Letter: Concerns on the Renaming of Charles Paddock Zoo
Dear Editor, My name is Luke Phillips, and I’m writing to express my deep concern about the recent decision to rename the Charles Paddock Zoo. For decades, that name has meant something to the people of Atascadero. It’s not just a label on a map or a sign on a...
