Steven W. Martin 1951-2023
Steven Wayne Martin, 71, of Paso Robles, CA, passed away following a hard-fought battle with cancer on August 14th, 2023, with his wife of 50 years, Jennifer, by his side. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, James Gilbert and Frances Louise Martin,...
Atascadero seeking volunteers to “Take the Pulse” of business community
Goal is to have 100 volunteers visit 500 businesses in North County Business Walk ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the upcoming annual Business Walk and a call for volunteers. This annual event is set for Thursday, Oct. 12, from...
October First Friday hosts The Jump Jax
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is gearing up for another exciting First Friday event on Oct. 6, taking place in the heart of Downtown Atascadero, starting at 5:30 p.m. This family-friendly gathering promises an evening of live music, shopping, wine tastings,...
Addis bills secure legislative approval; Await Governor’s decision
CALIFORNIA — Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) has seven of her recently proposed bills that have successfully passed the State Legislature. Six of these bills now await Governor Gavin Newsom’s review and potential approval. The bills championed by Addis...
Atascadero Launches Restaurant Incentive Loan Program to Revitalize Downtown
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero has unveiled a new Restaurant Incentive Loan Program designed to invigorate Downtown Atascadero by fostering partnerships between restaurateurs and landlords. This initiative aligns with the City Council’s Key Priorities,...
Attempted homicide suspect apprehended in rural Arroyo Grande
ARROYO GRANDE — In a tense standoff, law enforcement successfully apprehended a suspect following an attempted homicide incident in the rural Arroyo Grande area on Monday. The incident unfolded on the morning of Sept. 18, at approximately 8:30 a.m., in the 2800 block...
California Highway Patrol focused on safe and secure rides for children
CALIFORNIA — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is dedicating the third week of September to ensuring California’s youngest motor vehicle passengers are safe and secure while traveling on the state’s roadways. National Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept....
County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries launches the Literacy Connection
New service offers adult learners free help with reading and writing SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Sept. 8 was International Literacy Day, and the County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries announced its new in-house literacy program, The Literacy Connection, where...
Perfect for a Labor Day picnic
Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com Peaches are one of my favorite fruits, and fresh ones are available at our local Farmers' Markets, usually from May through October. Along...
New school year stress
SLO County Superintendent James Brescia A new school year, job, living arrangement, and even a new relationship can cause stress. For many, fall means back to school, a return to routine, or time to begin a new term. Some view the fall as a chance to make a fresh...
