
The Board of Trustees Recognizes AHS Students for County Honor Band Status
Trustees pass Resolution #18-22-23, Delegating Power to the Superintendent to enter into Specified Contracts 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...

County Approves Funding Plan to Repair Storm Damages
Atascadero City Manager Rachelle Rickard recognized for 26 years of service SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Atascadero City Manager Rachelle Rickard was recognized for her service to the city during the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May...

Atascadero High Swimming: No Pool? No Problem
Despite a number of hardships this season, boys and girls teams both capture Ocean League championships ATASCADERO — Atascadero High School’s (AHS) swim teams have a lot to celebrate. Not only did the JV swim team win the CCAA (California Collegiate Athletic...

Cross Talk: Get Your Business Online Today!
By Josh Cross, Atascadero Chamber CEO Josh Cross, Atascadero Chamber CEO Having a website for your business is one of the most important tools you can have in your toolkit to ensure your business’s success. A website can drive online sales and increase customer...

Brew at the Zoo Raises Over $22,000 for Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo
The zoo's tiger Mederu celebrated his 15th birthday ATASCADERO — Saturday, April 29, was a busy day at the Charles Paddock Zoo, starting with its tiger, Mederu's, 15th Birthday Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where everyone was invited, and then slipping in the 9th...

SLO Food Bank Supports CalFresh Awareness Month
CalFresh enrollment in SLO County has increased by 20 percent from February 2022 to February 2023 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CalFresh Awareness Month is just around the corner, and the SLO Food Bank is gearing up for a month-long campaign throughout May to raise...

Hart Family Chiropractic Aligns Passion with Patients
By Blake Ashley Frino-Gerl Looking for care regarding injuries, pain, malfunctions, or basic mobility is essential when it comes to improving daily lives. When a business meets the needs of that care, it thrives. Hart Family Chiropractic in Atascadero has been serving...

Discover Atascadero: Embrace Your Inner Tourist and Explore the Charming Town’s Diverse Offerings
As we approach the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), taking place from May 7 through 13, it's the perfect time to celebrate all that Atascadero has to offer. This week-long event underscores the significance of travel and tourism in our...

John Couch: A Life in Chapters
John Couch began his tenure with the Atascadero Police Department in the 1990s and served as police chief from 2004-07. Contributed Photo In North Dakota, at 18 years old, there were a lot of unknowns for John Couch. He did not know what joining the U.S. Army would...

Atascadero City Council to Appoint New City Manager
Lewis comes to Atascadero after serving as Pismo Beach City Manager for 10 years ATASCADERO — A new City Manager is headed to Atascadero. Atascadero City Council announced on Monday night that they will consider approving a contract with James R. Lewis for City...