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...
Atascadero Police investigate discovery of human remains
ATASCADERO — On July 9, officers from the Atascadero Police Department responded to a call reporting the discovery of human remains near a walking path in the vicinity of Las Lomas Avenue. The condition of the remains indicated that they had been at the location for...
Donald Ray Holloway 1950-2023
Donald Ray Holloway passed away peacefully in his Paso Robles home on June 22nd, 2023. Don was born to William and Dovie Holloway on September 24th, 1950, in Dexter, Missouri. In 1952, they came to settle in the small town of Templeton, California. Don graduated from...
Karen Jean (Van Vorst) Dusi 1950-2023
Karen was born in Ukiah, CA on Dec 19, 1950. She moved to the Paso Robles area at the age of 1 when her father was transferred to the Paso Robles Airport FAA Service Station. Karen grew up in and attended school in Paso Robles. Upon graduation, she attended Cal Poly,...
Malibu Brew in Atascadero faces challenges as owner battles cancer
ATASCADERO — Malibu Brew, the beloved coffee and ice cream shop in Atascadero, owned by Paul and Lakhena Say, is facing new challenges due to health issues. The couple has been an integral part of the community, actively supporting local events and organizations...
