
Construction to begin mid-September for Downtown District Pavement Rehabilitation Project
ATASCADERO — As part of the City Council’s Key Priorities, the City of Atascadero has approved the Downtown District Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The project will include upgraded curb ramps, improved street surfacing, and striping. Construction will begin...

Woods Humane Society offers 50 percent off adoption fees to promote pet adoption
ATASCADERO — Woods Humane Society is extending a heartwarming invitation to animal lovers with its "Fall in Love" half-off adoption promotion, running until Sunday, September 17. This initiative aims to make pet adoption more accessible and affordable, encouraging...

Atascadero Lake Park pier and pathway construction set to begin on September 12
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is gearing up for improvements at Atascadero Lake Park, with construction scheduled to commence on Tuesday, September 12. This beloved park, frequented by both residents and visitors, is home to a range of attractions,...

22 Years: The Nation Remembers 9/11 Through Solemn Ceremonies and Acts of Unity
On this 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States and the world pause to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on that fateful day. From memorial services at key locations to community events designed to encourage...

Paso Robles man sentenced to 14 years in prison for fentanyl distribution resulting in fatal overdose
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In Federal Court on Monday, Paso Robles man Timothy Clark Wolfe was sentenced to 14 years in prison for the distribution of fentanyl which resulted in the death of 19 year old Emilio Velci of Atascadero. Wolfe pleaded guilty back in May...

Hi! Welcome to The Gearhead Corner!
We are here to offer some monthly tips, tricks, and tales from the automotive industry. Whether you are fellow gearheads, garage aficionados, or maybe you think about blinker fluid (Hint, Hint, you don’t have any blinker fluid), we are here for you. We are Jimmy &...

Enjoy freshness and vibrancy in Atascadero this September
By Angela Cisneros Angela Cisneros Before we get to fall, which is right around the corner, we still have time to enjoy the warm evenings at some great events in Atascadero this September. No need for a sweater yet! First Fridays in Atascadero kicks off the month with...

Happy Birthday Frank
Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com Last Saturday might have been an overcast day, weather-wise, but it did not dampen the spirits of friends and family members who gathered at...

Santa Margarita teen arrested for robbery
ATASCADERO — On Thursday, Sept. 7, the Atascadero Police Department responded to a reported robbery incident in the vicinity of the 6700 block of El Camino Real. The victim recounted an encounter with a Hispanic male teen who attempted to abscond with his bicycle...

Atascadero football breaks six-year losing streak against Paso Robles
Triumphant 28-14 victory elevates Greyhounds to 2-0, while Bearcats seek turnaround after falling to 0-2 NORTH COUNTY — The second week of Central Coast high school football reignited a classic rivalry, electrifying both fans and athletes as the Paso Robles...