
August Issue of Atascadero News Magazine in Your Mailbox Friday, August 4
Hello readers! We are proud to announce another issue of Atascadero News Magazine for our loyal fans and new readers. Our team put together another great issue, and we hope you enjoy it! In this issue, we highlight The Atascadero Speedway. We also shine...

Power outage leaves 2,195 customers without electricity in Atascadero
ATASCADERO — Around 2,195 PGE customers in Atascadero, are currently experiencing a power outage today. The outage occurred just after 7 a.m. this morning, causing disruption in the affected areas. The outage has been reported on a section of El Camino Real,...

Kathyrn (Douglass) Hapgood 1952-2023
Kathryn (Douglass) Hapgood won the race and went home to be with Jesus on May 16th, 2023. She left peacefully while at home being cared for by those she loves most. Kathy was born to Eddie and Ruth Douglass on May 14th, 1952, in Paso Robles, CA. The second to the...

Rose Shannon 1925-2023
Rose Shannon, a loving mother, grandmother & devoted wife, passed away peacefully at her home in Atascadero, CA, on June 29th, 2023, at the age of 97. Rose was born in Norwich, Pennsylvania, in 1925. She met the love of her life, Dean Shannon Jr., in Barberton,...

Dale Ellis Spradley 1944-2023
Dale Ellis Spradley, born November 14, 1944, passed away July 14, 2023. His wife of 53 years, Beverly Spradley, was at his side. Born in Bakersfield, Dale grew up in San Miguel, graduated from Paso Robles High School, and received a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly San...

David Azbell Steaffens 1946-2023
July 12th, Paso Robles lost one of its native sons. After a long battle with aphasia/dementia David Steaffens passed away. David was born in Paso Robles on January 18th, 1945, to John and Mildred Steffens. He spent his youth with his brother, John Jr., in the...

BLM proposal could limit public land uses
Farmers oppose BLM proposal fearing unintended consequences on rural communities By Ching Lee California Farm Bureau Federation CALIFORNIA — Ranchers, foresters and others who use public lands have urged the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a proposed rule...

Former Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle receives Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year Award
Peuvrelle spearheaded successful prosecution in once-dormant case of Kristin Smart's 1996 murder SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) awarded former San Luis Obispo Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle with the prestigious...

Masked ‘White Pride’ group raises concerns in Atascadero
The three masked men left the scene in a vehicle registered to Porterville after police interaction by Christianna Marks and Camile DeVaul ATASCADERO — On Saturday, July 22, on the corner of Highway 41 and El Camino, a group of men wearing ski masks congregated with a...

Movies in the Park returns this Saturday
'Lightyear' kicks off the series at the Colony Park Softball Field ATASCADERO — Starting from July 29 through Aug. 26 (excluding August 19), families can enjoy a series of family-friendly movies under the stars at the new location, Colony Park Softball Field, located...