Missing At‑Risk Juvenile Found Safe in Nipomo
NIPOMO — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office reports that Navada Austin, a 16‑year‑old at‑risk juvenile who was reported missing from her Nipomo residence on July 10, has been located safe and reunited with her family. Navada was last seen leaving her home...
The Platinum Beat to Rock Atascadero’s Summer Concert Series on July 26
ATASCADERO — Get ready for another evening of music and community as the City of Atascadero’s 2025 “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series presents The Platinum Beat on Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Hailing from Los...
Heritage Deodar Cedar to Be Removed from Sunken Gardens This Week
ATASCADERO — A heritage Deodar Cedar tree in downtown Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens will be removed this week after years of decline, according to city officials. The work, expected to take one day, will require a temporary closure of East Mall during the removal....
Team Sign-Ups Open for Atascadero’s 2025 Fall Adult Basketball League
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is gearing up for another exciting season of Adult Basketball at the Colony Park Community Center, with team registrations now underway. The league runs August 24 through October 19, featuring seven regular-season games and at least...
From the Publisher: July 17
Living in a small town like ours comes with a deep connection to history — not just the kind you read in textbooks, but the kind we live every day. As the owner of our local newspapers, we often get to look back at moments frozen in time — moments that, in retrospect,...
North County has Talent returns to Printery Stage
Aug. 8 showcase invites local performers to shine while supporting Atascadero’s historic Printery restoration ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Printery Foundation has announced the return of North County Has Talent for its fourth annual showcase. Join them under...
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Hunter!
Meet Hunter! Hunter is a sweet 1‑year‑old, 30‑lb cattle dog mix starting fresh after life as a stray. Once “Rescue Only” for his leash antics, caring staff helped him improve. Now microchipped, vaccinated, and soon‑to‑be neutered, he’s ready to decompress and show his...
H. John Coakley 1941-2025
H. John Coakley, beloved son of Dr. John D. and Adele C. Coakley and brother to William D. Coakley, passed away peacefully after a life marked by quiet strength, curiosity, and generosity. John grew up in Upstate New York, Connecticut, and Maryland, and he also spent...
Letter to the Editor: Charles Paddock and Zoo Renaming
Dear Editor, My name is Sally Bishop Smith and “Chuck” Charles Paddock was my stepfather. I moved into the Ranger house at age 11 and lived primarily with Chuck, Charlie, and Mike for about a year. My mother then married Chuck and we became a blended...
Debra L. Weber 1953-2025
Debra Weber, a beloved wife, loving mother, and grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Atascadero, California, at the age of 71. Debra was born on July 9, 1953, in Monterey, California, to Clyde and Helen Whitaker,...
