
New city manager takes Oath of Office July 10
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero extends a warm invitation to all community members to attend the ceremonial oath of office for newly appointed City Manager, James R. Lewis. The event will take place on the front steps of Historic City Hall on Monday, July 10, at...

Dr. John Anderson 1948-2023
John Phillip Anderson, age 75, passed away on June 25, 2023, at Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton, California, after a three-year struggle with cancer. He died the same way he had lived his whole life - peaceful, content, with faith in God, and coming up with lists of...

Denise Lynn Phillips 1954-2023
Born: February 11, 1954, @ Corona Naval Hospital, CA.Passed: June 6, 2023, with her loving family by her side.Denise graduated from Atascadero High, Class of 1972, and later attended The University of Utah. After receiving her B.S. in Radiologic Technology, she came...

Richard O. Milner 1938-2023
Richard Oliver Milner, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023, with his daughter, Dawn, and good friend, Tracey, at his bedside. Rich was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on August 19, 1938. His parents were Oliver Harvey Milner and Goldie Myrtle (Gillam)...

Dorothy Ruiz 1930-2023
Dorothy Dolores Arrington Ruiz A gift from God in January of 1930, Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Samuel and Katherine Arrington. "Dot" spent her childhood close to her daddy, who instilled her love of family, her lifelong love of baseball, sports, hotdogs...

Woods Humane Society announces flexible adoption fees for adult dogs
With regional dog kennels full, shelter aims to help dogs find their adventure buddies ATASCADERO — Woods Humane Society hopes to help more dogs get out of kennels, into homes, and on to summer adventures with a 10-day flexible adoption fee promotion. From...

Atascadero Fourth of July Music Festival Returns for Sixth Year
The concert benefited Colony Days' upcoming 50th Celebration by Christianna Marks, Camille DeVaul, and Becca Sligh ATASCADERO — Everyone's favorite Fourth of July music fest was back in Atascadero for its sixth year. Families, friends, and neighbors headed to the...

Former Cal Poly student files lawsuit against university, county over COVID mandates
Elijah Behringer challenges the legality of COVID mandates leading to his suspension SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and the County of San Luis Obispo could be entering court as a former student has filed a...

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office launches Christmas Bike Program Donation Drive
Christmas Bicycle Giveaway scheduled for Dec. 11 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is already preparing for the holiday season by calling for donations for its Christmas Bike Program. The program, which has been running for over...

Where to celebrate Fourth of July on the Central Cost
Fourth of July on the Central Coast will explosive this year as firework light up the county. Paso Robles will be bringing back their firework show at Barney Schwartz Park. Our Coastal towns will be continuing their day time parades and traditions with their famous...