Charles ‘Cap’ Capper’s life celebrated with military honors memorial
Capper was over 100 years old at the time of his passing Photos of Charles 'Cap' Capper are displayed during his funeral at the Atascadero Cemetery. Photo by Christianna Marks ATASCADERO — At Atascadero Cemetery on Saturday, June 17, at 11 a.m., Charles 'Cap' Capper...
With division, supervisors proclaim June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Supervisors Peschong and Arnold oppose LGBTQ+ proclamation for being divisive SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Supervisors were again divided on Tuesday, June 20, regarding a proclamation declaring June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in San Luis Obispo County. What was...
Last call for tickets for Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
Tickets are currently priced at $90, but after Friday, they will be available for $100 at the event ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival is just around the corner, and time is running out to secure tickets for the event. This week marks the final...
Possible drowning incident off Avila Beach claims kayaker’s life
AVILA BEACH — On June 18, the Sheriff's Office responded to a distress call regarding a potential drowning incident in the waters off Avila Beach. According to reports, a male individual contacted authorities, stating that he and his friend were kayaking near...
Issues with Verizon 911 service resolved
Update June 20: On Sunday night, June 18, the Sheriff's Office in San Luis Obispo County received notification from Verizon Wireless regarding a regional issue with the 911 service for Verizon subscribers. The Sheriff's office was notified on Tuesday, June 20 by...
A Day with Dad
By Elisa Huot Former educator and toddler parent Heading out for a weekend adventure with Dad? Like it or not, dads find themselves at local home improvement stores each spring to tackle those “to-do” lists that never seem to end. These stores also provide a fun...
Winemakers Dinner and Kidney Beans
On Friday, June 23, the Atascadero Kiwanis and Mayors' 13th Annual Winemakers Dinner will kick off the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival weekend. According to the dinner event coordinator, Trudy Meyer, it's not too late to get your tickets for the dinner, being held...
Two summer session available for Teen Exercise Club
Held Tuesdays and Thursdays in the dance room at the Colony Park Community Center ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero’s Teen Center will host two sessions of Teen Exercise Club this summer. Teens will meet up twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a one hour...
Summer Drop-in gym nights begin June 12
Colony Park Community Center Gym will be open to the community a few evenings each week ATASCADERO — The Colony Park Community Center Gym will be open to the community a few evenings each week during the summer months. Beginning Monday, June 12, the Atascadero...
Summer youth kickball registrations now open
The league will run from June 26 through July 27 and will feature four divisions based on grade ATASCADERO — Kick off your summer by joining the City of Atascadero’s first Summer Youth Kickball League. The league will run from June 26 through July 27 and will feature...
