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...
Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Diablo Canyon Power Plant operated safely in 2022
Conclusion announced during wednesday evening public meeting in San Luis Obispo SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) received its annual assessment from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding the safety of Diablo Canyon...
Protect accountability — Keep the BOE: Proposed constitutional amendment threatens taxpayer rights
ACA 11 aims to eliminate elected Board of Equalization members, eroding taxpayer accountability By Tom Bordonaro County Assessor, San Luis Obispo County Guest Columnist Tom BordonaroCounty Assessor, San Luis Obispo County CALIFORNIA — Accountability is an ideal that...
Atascadero appoints James R. Lewis as new city manager
City Council presented with General Plan Update ATASCADERO—The Atascadero City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. At the top of the meeting, both the Agenda and the...
Third annual ‘An Evening of Aloha’ brings fentanyl awareness to the community
Event celebrates the life of Emilio Velci, who died of fentanyl poisoning in 2020 Cammie Velci during the "An Evening of Aloha" event May 6. Photo by Rick Evans. ATASCADERO — The community gathered at the Pavilion on the Lake for the third annual "An Evening of Aloha"...
Record-breaking numbers show up for the seventh annual Tamale Festival
The event was rained out in January but made a triumphant return Cinco de Mayo weekend ATASCADERO — The crowds were bigger, the tamales went faster, and the party was hopping at the seventh annual Atascadero Tamale Festival. After being rained out of its original date...
Real Estate Professionals Urged to Beware of a New Scam in Real Estate Market
Real estate fraud warning issued due to increase in fraudulent property sales SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In recent weeks, the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office has investigated seven cases of real estate fraud involving criminals who pose as property...
Santa Maria Narcotics Bust Leads to Seizure of Guns and Heroin
Detectives with the Sheriff's Special Operations Unit serve search warrant and arrest 26-year-old suspect SANTA MARIA — On May 2, Detectives with the Sheriff's Special Operations Unit served a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of Agnes Avenue in Santa...
