Rosemary Dexter
A woman of many years and many places Born all the way back in 1925, on January 7 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Rosemary Dexter just marked 100 years on the planet. In the last 100 years, she has spread her joy and compassion throughout most of...
Keep Your Spark Alive
What Does a Tune-Up Mean for Modern Vehicles? For many drivers, the term “tune-up” may seem outdated, conjuring images of mechanics adjusting or replacing carburetors, belts, spark plugs, and filters every 10,000 miles. While this was essential for older...
Atascadero’s Journey
From Mexican Land Grant to Modern Community Atascadero’s rich history begins long before it became the thriving city we know today. Its origins trace back to the era of Mexican rule in California, a time when vast tracts of land were granted to individuals as part of...
Men’s & Heart Health During February
We’re looking forward to offering 20 percent off ALL Men’s and Heart Health Products during the month of February! We have a wide selection of Men’s Health products such as testosterone assistance, libido tonics, prostate...
How to have a Valentine’s date in Downtown Atascadero
By Kyla Skinner February is the month known for celebrating love! Sweet and romantic now, Valentine’s Day actually has a lurid beginning with varied thoughts on where it originally started, but it is clear it involved bloody Roman fertility...
February Calendar of Events
February 7 Father Daughter Dance! (Ages 11 and under) Pavilion on the Lake 6:30–9:30 p.m. Show her how special she really is ... Fathers, uncles, grandfathers, or anyone with a special girl is invited to spend a semiformal evening! February 8 Father Daughter Dance!...
Taste of Americana: Wintertime stews and soups
There’s still a chill in the air as we enter this new year, and January calls for robust stews and hearty soups. I have a recipe for pozole or posole, which is described as a thick, hearty soup, usually eaten as a main course. It consists of pork...
Reflections and Resilience: The State of the Sheriff’s Office in 2025
By Ian Parkinson Before I begin this column, I want to first wish everyone a very happy, safe, and prosperous 2025! That’s how I typically start my first column of the new year. And I see no reason to change that now. Especially since I...
Business Spotlight: Cuesta Concord Chorus
The Cuesta Concord Chorus (C3), a community of singers directed by Cassandra Tarantino, invites you to join their celebration of two decades of music-making. Since its founding in 2005, C3 has shared its joy of singing through diverse choral performances and...
Business Spotlight: Hedges Insurance Services
Founded in 1989 in Atascadero, Hedges Insurance Services began as a one-man operation after Mike Hedges and his family relocated from Orange County seeking a slower pace of life. Initially, the business offered individual health plans from a single insurer to small...
