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...
Bella Otter Takes First in the U21 Women Compound Bow Division at the 2023 State Championships
Otter also broke multiple records, including her own, at the tournament ATASCADERO — Local archer Bella Otter brought home first place in the U21 Women Compound Bow Division at the first tournament of her 2023 archery season. She also broke multiple records at the...
Atascadero Puts Up Heart Displays in Business Windows During February
The ATownWithHeart campaign started in 2021 to promote businesses and create community ATASCADERO — Once again, downtown Atascadero will be peppered with hearts this February. The campaign, known as #ATownWithHeart, was started in 2021 by local businesswomen and...
Woods Humane Society Reduces Adoption Fees to $14 Through Valentine’s Day
‘Love is in the Air’ Special Encourages Locals to Adopt their Furever Valentine ATASCADERO — In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Woods Humane Society hopes to encourage locals to find their pet soulmate with the “Love is in the Air” adoption event running...
Board of Supervisors Amends the 2023-24 Budget Focus Chart in a 3-2 Vote
The board received the 2022-23 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Update NORTH COUNTY — The Board of Supervisors reviewed the FY 2023-24 Budget Goals and Priorities, Budget Balancing Strategies and Approaches, and Board Priorities at the board meeting on...
Grover Beach Man Sentenced for 2018 Murder
Robert William Koehler, IV was sentenced to 56 years to life in prison for the murder of 26-year-old Kristen Marti SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Grover Beach resident Robert W. Koehler, IV (40) has been sentenced to 56 years to life in prison for the January 2018 brutal...
Barrel Creek Project Receives Opposition from Community
The project will have at least one more round with the Planning Commission before going to the City Council ATASCADERO — The main topic discussed at the Jan. 17 Atascadero Planning Commission meeting was the proposed Barrel Creek Project. The mixed-use project...
Senator John Laird Honored as Legislator of the Year
California Special Districts Association recognized Laird in Los Osos on Jan. 27 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) honored Senator John Laird (District 17) as their Legislator of the Year at an event held at the South Bay...
Mary Ella Johnson 1924-2023
Mary Ella Johnson, age 98, passed away on January 17, 2023, in San Luis Obispo, California. Mary Ella died peacefully under the loving care of Welcome Home RCFE and Central Coast Hospice from the effects of an acute cerebral stroke. Mary was preceded in death by her...
Bob Reberry 1958-2022
My Best Friend Robert "Bob" Floyd Reberry Jr. was born on March 16, 1958. It was on this day that the world was introduced to one of its hardest-working men. Bob was raised in Moline, Illinois, by his Father, Robert Floyd Reberry, and his Mother, Betty J. Reberry.Bob...
