
Ninth Annual LIGHTHOUSE 5K Fun Run Brings in Over $41,000
More than 200 local residents participated to raise funds for drug prevention and education nonprofit ATASCADERO — On the morning of Saturday, June 3, local residents headed out to Santa Margarita Ranch Education Center to participate in the 9th Annual LIGHTHOUSE 5k...
Michele Elaine Baker 1942-2023
On May 2nd, we lost a beautiful lady. My best friend for almost 60 years. A beloved wife to Jack and stepmother to his children. They went through a lot together, as we did. We were no angels and wondered how we lived so long. She leaves her brothers, Martin and...

Raymond Parker Craig 1939-2023
Raymond Parker Craig was born June 22, 1939, in Santa Maria, California, to Raymond Oscar Craig and Georgiabel Parker Craig. He died peacefully at his home in Atascadero, California, with his family by his side, after a lengthy illness. Shortly after his birth, his...

County supervisors argue over resolution condemning racism
County to observe Native American Day in place of Columbus Day SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — During the Tuesday, June 6, San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting, a decision was made changing the observation of an over-50-year-old federally recognized holiday....

Russell James Moore 1939-2023
Russell James Moore lived a beautiful life full of love, laughter, and family. He passed away on May 12, 2023, in Salt Lake City at the age of 83. Russell was born to Helen Burley and Arthur Morman in 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. He was later adopted by his mother's...

Radio announcer for Atascadero High School football games fired
Jerry Tanimoto has been a well-loved personality in the North County for the last 35 years Jerry Tanimoto was fired after 35 years of announcing Atascadero High School football games. Contributed Photo ATASCADERO — News dropped on Tuesday, May 29, via social media...

Parents address school board with concerns of bullying at Atascadero Middle School
Trustee Board approves new course offerings at AHS ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) met for its regularly scheduled school board meeting on Tuesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. The meeting took place in person at the Kenneth Beck Building. Since...

North County graduations commence this week
NORTH COUNTY — Graduations are upon us, and this week, hundreds of North County seniors will be heading into the next phase of life. See the graduation schedules below and celebrate with our seniors on their new milestone. PASO ROBLES HIGH SCHOOL The 128th Paso...

Woods Humane Society announces new CEO
Emily L’Heureux made official after serving three months as the nonprofit's interim CEO SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Woods Humane Society has named Emily L'Heureux as its new chief executive officer. “The Board of Directors is thrilled to officially announce...

Summer concert series kicks off with The JD Project
First concert will be on Saturday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is kicking off the “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series to be held nearly every Saturday evening throughout the summer....