
Adopt a Cockroach this February for your Valentine
Adopt a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach from the Charles Paddock Zoo ATASCADERO — Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Charles Paddock Zoo is offering a unique way to show your true affection with Adopt-A-Cockroach. During the month of February, you can give that...

Woman Who Killed Cal Poly Student in DUI Accident Heading back to Prison
Brencola sentenced to prison for felony DUI conviction SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Gianna Catherine Brencola of Los Osos was sentenced to six years in state prison for her conviction of felony driving while under the influence of alcohol. The sentence is the result...

Tickets on Sale Now for Atascadero Chamber’s Sweetheart Stroll
Over 20 businesses will participate in the Sip and Shop ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Sweetheart Stroll Sip & Shop downtown Atascadero on Friday, Feb. 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 between Jan. 30 and Feb. 2 and $30...

Open House Scheduled for Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan
Project is to develop a holistic traffic calming and corridor plan along the El Camino Real Corridor ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero will be hosting a series of Open House dates, both in-person and virtually, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 31, through Friday, Feb. 17....

February 2 is International Optimist Day
Optimist Day promotes the clubs volunteering efforts in the community ATASCADERO — The Optimist Club of Atascadero asks the community to "Be an Optimist" on Thursday, Feb. 2. Each year, Optimist clubs around the world volunteer their time and skills in programs...

Atascadero VFW Holding Chili Cook Off this Saturday
There will be a People’s Choice Tasting and Award, raffle prizes, and t-shirts for sale ATASCADERO — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) 2814 will pit local chili makers against each other for the 2023 VFW 2814 Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4, at the VFW...

18th Annual Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance Goes ‘Under the Sea’
There will be a photographer, DJ, snacks, prizes, and more at the event ATASCADERO — Fathers, uncles, grandfathers, or anyone with a special girl is invited to spend a semi-formal evening of great fun dancing to music from DJ Manny Medina with snacks, door prizes, and...

Deandra Tyler Dominates In First Indoor Meet of 2023
Former Greyhound leading UCI throwers ATASCADERO – The University of California at Irvine indoor track and field program kicked off its season this past weekend in Washington at the inaugural Spokane Indoor Challenge and saw several great performances, but none better...

Four Arrested in Nipomo for Outstanding Warrants and
NIPOMO — San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Deputies arrested four individuals on Tuesday for outstanding warrants and even more recent crimes. On Tuesday, deputies responded to the 500 block of Sandydale Drive in Nipomo for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The...

DeElva Rae Brashear 1967-2023
DeElva Rae Brashear passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2023, at the age of 55. DeElva, or Dee as many knew her, was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on July 23, 1967. She graduated from Coconino High School in 1985 and attended Northern Arizona University for two years....