Cheryl Jean (ManLove) Luke 1948-2023
Cheryl Jean (Manlove) Luke passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on June 2nd, 2023, at the age of 74. Proceeded in death by her husband, Russell L. Luke, father Charles F. Manlove, Mother Donna J Manlove, brother Chuck Manlove, sister Vicki Riley, and niece...
Atascadero Elks Lodge hosts second annual Veteran’s Car Show in parking lot
Fifty-four vintage and classic cars were shown off ATASCADERO — On Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, vintage and classic vehicle lovers headed out to the Atascadero Elks Lodge parking lot for its second annual Veteran's Car Show. The event brought in hundreds of North...
Man dead after falling off Pirates Cove cliff identified
UPDATE: 2:30 PM — The Coroner's Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office has released the identification of a man who had fallen off a cliff at Pirate's Cove near Avila Beach on Wednesday. The man has been identified as 33-year-old Francisco Javier Velasco...
Trustee board approves board compensation increase of $14 a month in 5-2 vote
Student Representative Olivia Otter thanked for her reports this year ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) met for its regularly scheduled school board meeting on Tuesday, June 6, at 7 p.m. The meeting took place in person at the Kenneth Beck...
Charles ‘Cap’ Capper’s life celebrated with military honors memorial
Capper was over 100 years old at the time of his passing Photos of Charles 'Cap' Capper are displayed during his funeral at the Atascadero Cemetery. Photo by Christianna Marks ATASCADERO — At Atascadero Cemetery on Saturday, June 17, at 11 a.m., Charles 'Cap' Capper...
With division, supervisors proclaim June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Supervisors Peschong and Arnold oppose LGBTQ+ proclamation for being divisive SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Supervisors were again divided on Tuesday, June 20, regarding a proclamation declaring June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in San Luis Obispo County. What was...
Last call for tickets for Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
Tickets are currently priced at $90, but after Friday, they will be available for $100 at the event ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival is just around the corner, and time is running out to secure tickets for the event. This week marks the final...
Possible drowning incident off Avila Beach claims kayaker’s life
AVILA BEACH — On June 18, the Sheriff's Office responded to a distress call regarding a potential drowning incident in the waters off Avila Beach. According to reports, a male individual contacted authorities, stating that he and his friend were kayaking near...
Issues with Verizon 911 service resolved
Update June 20: On Sunday night, June 18, the Sheriff's Office in San Luis Obispo County received notification from Verizon Wireless regarding a regional issue with the 911 service for Verizon subscribers. The Sheriff's office was notified on Tuesday, June 20 by...
A Day with Dad
By Elisa Huot Former educator and toddler parent Heading out for a weekend adventure with Dad? Like it or not, dads find themselves at local home improvement stores each spring to tackle those “to-do” lists that never seem to end. These stores also provide a fun...
