SLO County welcomes new civil grand jury to court
Outgoing grand jury releases five reports SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Friday, June 23, San Luis Obispo (SLO) County welcomed a new grand jury. Fifteen new jurors and four returning members were sworn in on Friday to the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. The...
Council votes yes on broadband infrastructure
Joe Allen announced as the new interim police chief ATASCADERO—The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 27, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. The agenda for the evening passed...
1980s band to kick off Saturdays in the Park summer concert series
Watch and listen at Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand on Saturday, July 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero announced the schedule for the upcoming "Saturdays in the Park" Summer Concert Series. The event will kick off with a performance by...
Fireworks prohibited in Atascadero: residents urged to ensure a safe and fire-free holiday
ATASCADERO — In preparation for the 4th of July celebrations, Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services is reminding residents that fireworks are strictly prohibited within the City of Atascadero. Officials are emphasizing the need for a safe and legal holiday,...
Power restored to over 6,000 residents
UPDATE (1:58 PM): Power has been restored for many residents in Atascadero. PG&E Spokesperson Carina Corral gave Atascadero News the following statement: This outage was activated by PG&E’s Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS). To help keep customers and...
Local animal shelters ask for community’s help over Fourth of July holiday
Woods Humane Society & SLO Animal Services aim to reunify lost pets with owners ATASCADERO — In anticipation of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations, Woods Humane Society and the SLO County Animal Services Division (ASD) are appealing to the community for...
Cal Poly Cat Program urgently needs summer volunteers
Since 1992, nonprofit has provided shelter, medical treatments to countless homeless cats and kittens SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Cal Poly Cat Program is in need of volunteers to keep operating at full speed through the summer. The program is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cat...
Hot Roux, High Hat recording artists, to deliver exclusive Central Coast performance in Atascadero
ATASCADERO — Hot Roux, the renowned High Hat recording artists, takes the stage at Tent City Beer Company (located across from the Sunken Gardens) for an exclusive Central Coast appearance. On Saturday, June 24, from 5 to 8 p.m., Hot Roux will treat the audience to...
District Attorney secures commitment of sexually violent predator
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Thursday, June 22 that San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Timothy S. Covello has granted the petition for the commitment of Alfredo Arcilio Mendez (62) as a Sexually Violent Predator....
Jerry Wilkins DeCou III 1931-2023
Jerry Wilkins DeCou III passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on June 11th at the age of 92. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Atascadero. He only had two short stints out of the county. He and his mom moved to San Jose for three years, where he graduated...
