
San Luis Obispo Fire Safe Council grants funding for fire-safe community
Atascadero residents west of Highway 101 eligible for free consultations to enhance fire preparedness ATASCADERO — San Luis Obispo Fire Safe Council has awarded grant funding to consult with homeowners to create a fire-safe community. If you reside in Atascadero west...

El Camino Homeless Organization looking for summer volunteers
Community helpers needed at both the Atascadero and Paso Robles campus NORTH COUNTY — El Camino Homeless Shelter (ECHO) is in need of community volunteers to assist in operations at both the Atascadero and Paso Robles campuses. For ECHO Atascadero they are...

Atascadero Elks celebrate National Youth Week with inspiring robotics demonstrations
Award-winning high school and middle school robotics teams showcase talent and innovation at special event ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Elks Lodge #2733 celebrated National Youth Week with an awe-inspiring display of robotics demonstrations by the award-winning...

Sheriff’s Office warns residents of phone scam in San Luis Obispo County
Authorities say fraudulent calls involve fake arrest warrants and monetary demands SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Sheriff's Office is alerting residents about a prevalent phone scam targeting individuals in the area. Several reports have surfaced indicating that...

Megan’s Organic Market presents Good Fruit Benefit Concert
A night of music slated to support SLO Food Bank SAN LUIS OBISPO — Megan's Organic Market is excited to announce the Good Fruit Hunger Awareness Day Benefit Concert, an extraordinary evening of music, taking place on Friday, June 2, from 7 to 11 p.m. at SLO Brew Rock...

Junior CEO Donates Earnings to ECHO
Second-grader Leland Wolfe wanted to help people without homes Second-grade student Leland Wolfe, a recent graduate of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce's Junior CEO program, stands in front of the offices of ECHO, to whom he made a $400 donation. Contributed Photo...

Quota of Atascadero kicks off new year with installation tea and ongoing community support
New officers and board of directors, highlighting community service achievements from the past year ATASCADERO — May marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for Quota of Atascadero as the club’s eight past presidents hosted a delightful afternoon tea in April. ...

Woods Humane Society hosts free microchip clinics in May
For National Chip Your Pet Month, nonprofit offers clinics on Fridays from 2-4 p.m. Microchips for pets normally cost $20 at Woods Humane Society, but the fee has been waived for participants of the May microchip clinics being offered. Contributed Photo ATASCADERO —...

AUSD Teachers and Parents Advocate for Smaller Kindergarten Classes and Additional Support Staff
Proposed Special Services Salary Revisions and New Position Unveiled by AUSD Leadership, Parent Raises Questions ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) met for its regularly scheduled school board meeting on Tuesday, April 18, at 7 p.m. The meeting...

Atascadero Chamber program helps North County businesses get online
Goal is to help 200 businesses by February 2025 ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program called Get Your Business Online! to assist small businesses in North County with establishing an online presence through the creation and...