MISSING: Sheriff’s seeking public help in locating Atascadero man
ATASCADERO — On July 6, the Sheriff's Office received a report regarding a missing person. Darren Santangelo, a 35-year-old male, was reported missing by a family member. According to the report, Santangelo was last seen leaving his residence in the 7500 block of...
SLO Food Bank provides 6,500 nutritious breakfast bags to children in need
Breakfast Bags contain three weeks’ worth of nutritious, easy-to-prepare food SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Starting in June, the SLO Food Bank is distributing over 6,500 bags of nutritious shelf-stable breakfast meals and healthy snacks to children and families in need...
Community ready to return the love as Malibu Brew owner faces cancer
Over $27,000 raised to support the owner's medical expenses ATASCADERO — Malibu Brew, the beloved coffee shop in Atascadero owned by Paul and Lakhena Say, is facing new challenges due to health issues. Unfortunately, Paul, a Marine veteran, has recently been diagnosed...
Jim Lewis takes oath of office and becomes Atascadero’s new city manager
Lewis has almost 30 years of city government experience ATASCADERO — City employees, friends, neighbors, and local business owners from throughout Atascadero came out to support Atascadero's new City Manager Jim Lewis as he took his oath of office on the morning...
New city manager addresses unhoused encampment near southbound Highway 101 and Morro Road
City celebrates Rachelle Rickard's career upon retirement after working 26 years for Atascadero ATASCADERO — A recent homeless encampment that has been growing near the U.S. Highway 101 southbound offramp and Morro Road was addressed in the Tuesday, July 11, City...
Chill out at the 20th Annual Ice Cream Zoofari, a cool summer event at Charles Paddock Zoo
Enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream, activities, and exotic animals on July 15 ATASCADERO — Cool down with the Charles Paddock Zoo on Saturday, July 15, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the 20th Annual Ice Cream Zoofari. A great way to enjoy one of our warm summer evenings...
Imports and labor shortage challenge avocado growers
California avocados now available on the market By Caleb Hampton California Farm Bureau Federation CALIFORNIA — A cold spring coupled with increased imports and a persistent labor shortage has challenged California avocado growers, as many have kept fruit...
Stephen Arthur Deflaun sentenced to life in prison for 2001 double murder and assault
MORRO BAY — On Monday, July 10, San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Jacquelyn H. Duffy sentenced Stephen Arthur Deflaun to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the shooting deaths of Stephen Donahue Wells and Jerry Rios Jr., as well as the...
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...
One Cool Earth receives Sprouts Neighborhood Grant
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — One Cool Earth is pleased to announce that they have completed a $10,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation that supported garden education and operations across the Central Coast. This grant focuses on improving...
