
Performing Arts Center Committee Announces Merger with Atascadero Printery Foundation
The APACC is currently in the process of the dissolution of its 501c3 ATASCADERO — At its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, at the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, it was formally announced that the Atascadero Performing Arts Center Committee (APACC) would be starting...

City Council presented with El Camino Downtown Project Kickoff Session
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Audit Report given at meeting ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Susan Funk pulled item 3,...

Gerry Louise Villa 1946-2023
Gerry Louise Villa passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Leberto Villa. She is survived by her daughters Jenell Richardson and Karin Viale and their families.A Celebration of Life will be held at...
Beverly Jahn Chang 1955-2023
A long-time resident of Atascadero, California, Beverly Jahn Chang, 67 years, departed to her heavenly abode on January 11, 2023. Born on December 1, 1955, in Hawthorne, California; raised in South Torrance throughout her school years (K-12); in 1980, moved to...

Marta Crawford 1943-2023
Marta Crawford (79) of Paso Robles passed away New Year’s Day surrounded by family at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, CA. While on a trip to that area, she suffered a rupture of a previously undiscovered brain aneurism that caused insurmountable damage. Born in Los...

Central Coast Distillery Creates New Gin
This is the second season for the gin, which was introduced last year in small quantities ATASCADERO — Eric Olson of Atascadero’s Central Coast Distillery continues creating small-batch spirits with Walheim Ranch Gin, a collaboration with pioneer specialty citrus...

Atascadero Structure Fire on Balboa Road
The fire is still under investigation but suspected to be related to electrical cause ATASCADERO — On Friday morning, Jan. 20, Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) responded to a structure fire on Balboa Road. According to AFES, the fire started inside the...

Adult Basketball League Spring Registrations Now Open
Registration deadline is Feb. 24; league runs from March 12 through June 4 ATASCADERO — It’s time for Spring Adult Basketball. The City of Atascadero is ready to get the Adult Basketball League back in the gym at the Colony Park Community Center for their traditional...

City Accepting Applications for Committees
Applications are due to the City Clerk no later than Tuesday, Jan. 24 ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is seeking to fill two positions on the Planning Commission and two positions on the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee. All of these positions provide an...

President Approves Request to Add SLO County to Disaster Declaration
Central Coast residents to apply for direct FEMA aid for homes and businesses, and for local governments to get aid in flood and storm repairs SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Tuesday night, Jan. 17, President Joe Biden approved an amendment to his major disaster...