Lifetime Achievement Award: Larry Wysong
This year, the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce added the Lifetime Achievement Award to their lineup for 2023, and the honor has gone to Larry Wysong, owner and founder of Wysong Construction. Larry and his company have been building up Atascadero in the 38 years he's...
Citizen of the Year: Mike Zappas
Atascadero's Renaissance Man The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce announced that this year's Citizen of the Year went to Mike Zappas. Mike has played a large part in developing the beauty of Atascadero for the last 30 years, and chances are, if you've driven around town...
Superbloom on the Brain
Ask anyone in San Luis Obispo County if they remember California’s Superbloom of 2019, and chances are their answer will be an excited “yes.” Who could forget? California’s last Superbloom made national (and even global) news as wildflower mania gripped the state....
Atown Downtown Happenings for April
By Kyla Skinner How amazing is it to drive downtown on Friday night and see the streets full of people walking around and enjoying our beautiful downtown? I grew up in this area, and I love that suddenly Atascadero is a cool place to be. And this isn’t by...
Two Atascadero Men Arrested for Selling Substances to Minors
Parents are encouraged to speak to their teens about dangers of drug use ATASCADERO — Two Atascadero men have been arrested for several violations, including selling controlled substances to minors. While investigating a gang-related shooting in...
Public Invited to Shop Local at Jr. CEO Business Day on April 1
Thirty elementary and junior high students will sell their creations ATASCADERO — The 30 students of the inaugural Jr. CEO program, coordinated by the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, will sell their products on Jr. CEO Business Day on Saturday, April 1. The event...
ATown Park Hosts the U.S. Open Scooter Championship Series Qualifier #2
The series will complete with the World Championships in Australia later this year ATASCADERO — On Saturday, March 25, scooter riders from all over the country and even one from Canada gathered at ATown Park to compete in the second qualifier round of the U.S. Open...
April Issue of Atascadero News Magazine in Mail Boxes, Saturday, April 1
Hello readers! We are proud to announce another issue of Atascadero News Magazine for our loyal fans and new readers. Our team put together another great issue, and we hope you enjoy it! In this issue, we highlight all the incredible honorees of the Atascadero Chamber...
John Edmond Shanahan 1933-2023
It is with great sorrow that the family of John Edmond Shanahan, known to some as Jack, announce his passing from this life at the age of 89 on February 21, 2023. He died peacefully at home in Carson City, surrounded by his family. Born in La Habra Heights,...
Sharon Williamson Wilson 1939-2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Sharon Lee Williamson Wilson of Paso Robles, CA, formerly of South Pasadena and San Marino, CA. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023, surrounded by her three children and their...
