Helen C. Amaral 1944-2023
Helen Clara Larsen Amaral, 78, died at home, Wed. Jan. 4, 2023. She was born in Bell, California, on Jun. 4, 1944, to Victor Alvin Larsen and Luella Clara Wallner. She was raised in Gaviota, Calif. overlooking the Pacific Ocean along the 101 Highway at a small...
Darwin Wayne Curry 1937-2023
Darwin Wayne Curry passed away unexpectedly in Fresno, CA, at the age of 85. Darwin was born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1937 to Elmo Keith Curry and Helen Ross Curry. Darwin graduated from Sierra High School in Auberry, CA, and attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars 2814 Hosts Second Chili Cookoff
The event raised approximately $700 that will be donated to Meals That Connect through Atascadero Senior Center ATASCADERO — On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2814 of Atascadero hosted its second Chili Cookoff. The community came out to support...
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Launches a New Burn Permit System
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services announces a new, online burn-permitting website and app. This is a major step forward to ensure public safety in the community in partnership with the Western Fire Chiefs Association and its Outdoor...
Barrel Creek Project Passes, Will Go Before City Council on Feb. 28
Tentative Tract Map for 10850 El Camino Real continued to Feb. 21 meeting ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Planning Commission met virtually for the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. Chairperson Jeff van den Eikhof was not present for the meeting....
February Issue of Atascadero News Magazine Now in Your Mailbox
See the local issue that features the 5th Annual Running Chicken Fun Run, veteran George Marrett, and how to share some love this Valentine's Day. Now available in your mailbox and online.
Wood Chipping Program Returns to Atascadero
Registration is open; chipping begins on March 1 ATASCADERO — The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council has awarded Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services grant funds for hazardous fuel reduction for 2023. This program, referred to as chipping, will be...
Atascadero Elks Lodge to Host St. Patrick’s Day Event
Tickets are on sale now for the Thursday, March 16, event ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Elks Lodge #2733 will be having a St. Patrick’s Day event on Thursday, March 16. The event will be open to the public, with doors opening at 5 p.m. There will be a $10...
Judge Convicts Man of Sex Crimes Involving 3 Victims
The crimes occurred in both San Luis Obispo and Contra Costa Counties SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Friday, Feb. 3, a San Luis Obispo County Judge convicted Daniel Ramirezgutierrez (36) of 19 counts of sexual abuse of two children and one adult. The crimes occurred in...
Atascadero City Council Holds Special Meeting to Address the Atascadero Creek Slope Stabilization Project
A portion of the creek bank next to Lift Station #5 failed due to storm damage in January ATASCADERO — On Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m., the Atascadero City Council met for a special virtual meeting to discuss the Emergency Contract Award for the Atascadero Creek Slope...
