Atascadero Cemetery District announces manager position opening ahead of 2026 retirement
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Cemetery District Board of Trustees is now accepting resumes for the position of district manager, ahead of the current manager’s planned retirement on May 15, 2026. The selected candidate will begin no later than April 1, 2026, to allow...
Parade of Champions at Atascadero High School
ATASCADERO — Earlier this June, Atascadero High School held a "Parade of Champions" to celebrate the achievements of standout student-athletes. Honorees included Lucas Pulse, Elizabeth Wagster, Kaden Pryor, Cole Loney, Kieran Dolan, Charlotte Grant, the 220 Yard...
Lakeside WineFest returns for 27th year
Atascadero’s premier summer event promises wine, music, and special “roar-and-pour” twist at the zoo ATASCADERO — Raise your glass for a spectacular summer celebration. The Atascadero Lakeside WineFest returns to the beautiful Atascadero Lake Park on Saturday, June...
Letter: Restoring Grades 6–8 at Carrisa Plains Elementary
To the editor, As a Carrisa Plains Elementary (CPE) graduate, I’m deeply grateful for the community that raised me. Our 8th-grade graduation had just two students — and the turnout was enormous. Ranchers, neighbors, and former teachers, like Bob and Lillian McCumsey,...
Atascadero Community Band kicks off Summer Concert Season
ATASCADERO — The warm summer evenings in Atascadero are about to get even more enjoyable as the Atascadero Community Band proudly announces the return of its Tuesdays in the Park concert series. Beginning June 10, the band will present free, family-friendly concerts...
Over 60 local youth graduate from Jr. CEO Program at the Ravine Waterpark
Atascadero Chamber honors future business leaders with celebration after hands-on entrepreneurial training ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the successful completion of its 2025 Jr. CEO Program, an innovative initiative designed...
Atascadero Police seek public’s help in locating missing at-risk teen
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing at-risk juvenile, 15-year-old Alice Sommers, who was reported missing by her parents on June 6. Alice is described as a white female, approximately 5 feet 2 inches...
Atascadero to celebrate El Camino Real Project with ribbon cutting and Downtown Block Party
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero invites the community to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancement Project on Friday, June 27, starting at 5 p.m. at The Plaza on El Camino Real, across from Sunken Gardens....
Brewhouse expands with new location at Atascadero Lake
Grand Opening Set for June 14 ATASCADERO — Just in time for summer, the City of Atascadero has announced that there is a new operator at Atascadero Lake Park, WildFields Brewhouse. The official “Grand Opening” of the brand-new Paddleboat Shack, “WildFields Lakeside,”...
William (Bill) W. Mortimer 1962-2025
On March 15, 2025, the world lost a truly unique soul. William Wesley Mortimer, affectionately known as Bill, Uncle Bill, Booa, Mr. Bill, and Oh Bill, left this world at 62 from a sudden cardiac arrest, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and song. Bill...
