
Ray Estrada 1933-2022
Ray Rafael Estrada, age 89, shy just two weeks of 90, passed away on November 19, 2022. Ray was a devoted, loving father, brother, husband, uncle, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all. Ray was born in Lompoc, California, then settled in Paso Robles in...

Council Presented with 2022 California Building and Fire Code Updates
Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore and Fire Chief Casey Bryson led the presentation ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. Both...

CCAA and Los Padres Baseball Umpire Association Cut Ties
Local schools to play baseball games on Saturdays CENTRAL COAST — The Central Coast Athletics Association and the Los Padres Baseball Umpire Associate have cut communication with each other after finding no resolution in talks regarding the amount of pay per game...

Valentine’s Day Celebrated in Atascadero
How the community came out to celebrate the love-filled day ATASCADERO — From flowers to adopting cockroaches, Atascadero had plenty of ways for its residents to celebrate Valentine's Day this year. Whether you were celebrating new love, old love, the love of...

Atascadero Police Department Locate At-Risk Missing Teen
Magnolia has reportedly been found safe in Fresno UPDATE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Police Department has located an at-risk missing teen who was reported missing on Monday, Feb. 13. APD received the report that Magnolia Gallagher, 15, was reported...

High School Baseball Umpires Needed After CCAA ends Relationship with LPBUA
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Local baseball teams across the Central Coast are in need of umpires after the Central Coast Athletic Association (CCAA) has ended its relationship with the Los Padres Baseball Umpires Association (LPBUA). After back-and-forth discussions and...

Man Arrested for Suspected DUI Related Car Crash
The Friday morning crash happened on Highway 58 east of Santa Margarita near Goldie Lane. SANTA MARGARITA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a suspected DUI crash that left three people injured on Friday, Feb. 10 around 7:50 a.m. The Friday morning...

Adult Kickball Spring Season Registration Now Open
The registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 24 ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is now offering a third season of the Adult Kickball League this spring. Games will be held on Wednesday evenings/nights at the Paloma Creek Softball fields. The spring season is...

Disaster CalFresh to Provide Food Assistance to Families Impacted by Winter Storms
Application period for temporary benefits open, from Feb. 6 to 10, and again on Feb. 14 and 15 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In response to our recent severe winter storms, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has approved the California...

Kristin Smart Case Lead Detective Announces Retirement
Clint Cole’s official retirement date is March 10 — the same date as Paul Flores' sentencing SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — After a 32-year career with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, Detective Clint Cole has announced his retirement. The Sheriff’s...