Four teens identified in Templeton Feed and Grain Fire investigation
TEMPLETON — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified four teen males from North County in connection with the July 4 fire at the Templeton Feed and Grain building on the 400 block of South Main Street. Investigators determined that one of the teens...
Kyle L. Haynes 1958-2025
Kyle Lamar Haynes passed peacefully in the comfort of his home with family in Heritage Ranch on March 21st, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Dallas, TX, to Rita Jeannine and Hal Rammers Haynes, Kyle spent his childhood years in Glendora, CA, excelling in football and...
Templeton Feed & Grain fire sparks rebuilding plans rooted in heritage and community
After a Fourth of July fire destroyed Templeton’s iconic grain silos, owner Rick Jermin and his wife Stacey lead recovery efforts with transparency and resolve By Hayley Mattson and Camille DeVaul Feature Image by Hayley Mattson/ATN TEMPLETON — The devastating fire...
Atascadero High School honored for excellence in career planning
ATASCADERO — Atascadero High School has once again been nationally recognized for its commitment to student success, earning the prestigious Career Choices Bronze Medal for the second time in five years. The award, presented by curriculum publisher Academic...
Atascadero Library offers fun for all ages this August
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Library has a full lineup of free programs this August for children, teens, and adults at 6555 Capistrano Avenue. Families with young kids can enjoy Bilingual Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and Storytime at Sunken Gardens on...
Fuels Management Project underway in Stadium Park
ATASCADERO — A vegetation management project begins Thursday, July 17, in Stadium Park as part of a broader effort to reduce wildfire risk along Pine Mountain. The project is a collaboration between Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services, the San Luis Obispo Fire...
Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help to locate missing at‑risk teen
NIPOMO — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 16‑year‑old Navada Austin, an at‑risk teen reported missing from her Nipomo residence on July 10. She was last seen leaving the area around 11:15 a.m. that day....
SLO County Farm Bureau Women’s Member Spotlight: Stephanie Gay Tarner
By SLO County Farm Bureau Women Stephanie Gay Tarner’s life is a story of strength, resilience, and unwavering faith. Born on November 9, 1951, in Santa Monica, Stephanie met her high school sweetheart, Brent “Hoss” Tarner, during her freshman year in choir. Their...
Behind the Badge: Saved by Search and Rescue
By Ian Parkinson In our line of work, time can mean the difference between life and death. And when a call for help comes in, especially from a neighboring agency, we don’t hesitate. We move. We mobilize. We serve. Recently, the Sheriff's Office received a mutual aid...
Career and Technical Education, formerly Vocational Education
I spend considerable time at Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, and school board meetings informing the public about Career and Technical Education (CTE). Most individuals from my generation experienced vocational education in schools, which differs significantly...
