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...
Atascadero’s Fitch Rating Raised from ‘AA+’ to ‘AAA’
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero announced that the Fitch Ratings have raised the credit rating on Atascadero Community Development Agency’s (Atascadero Redevelopment Project) 2004 Tax Allocation Bonds (TABs) from ‘AA+’ to ‘AAA.’ Fitch Reported, “The upgrades...
Fresh tomatoes and farmer’s markets
If you don't have your own tomato patch, don't worry; our farmers markets will certainly be able to keep you supplied. And there's just nothing like a fresh tomato when it comes to color, taste, and texture. I am always looking for ways to prepare tomatoes other...
Atascadero High School’s Highest Honors Go To…
Valedictorian Shawky Bassil Atascadero High School's Valedictorian for 2023 is Shawky Bassil. Shawky landed the title this year with the highest GPA (grade point average) out of the graduating senior class, with a 4.71 GPA after four years of hard work. Shawky...
Not your parents’ summer school
Workplace learning is a tool used by businesses to staff and maintain effectiveness. Current research indicates that the workplace might be one of the best places to learn about successful employment. Employees or potential employees respond positively to...
