Del Rio Road Project advances, with hopes to boost local economy
Valley Fresh Market and Central Coast Distillery are confirmed to open in early summer ATASCADERO — Construction is moving forward on the Del Rio Road Commercial Area, a long-anticipated development designed to bring new businesses, jobs, and services to the...
George M. Leavitt Jr 1945-2025
George Marvin Leavitt, Jr., 79, of Paso Robles, California, lost his short battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 21, 2025. George’s funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 11 am at The Church of...
Naomi R. Ferrel 1944-2025
With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Naomi Ruth Ferrel at home, surrounded by immediate family, on Friday, April 18, 2025. Naomi, born in Kittaning, PA., was the fifth child born to Nelson and Pearl Wyatt. She spent her younger years in Pennsylvania and Ohio,...
Patricia J. Borba 1940-2025
Patricia Borba was born in San Luis Obispo on April 10, 1940, to Mary and Earl Powelson. She was one of three children and was raised in San Luis Obispo, where she attended Old Mission School. She transferred to San Luis Obispo High School during her senior year;...
Richard S. Orosel 1972-2025
Richard Sean Orosel was born on November 29, 1972, in Hayward, California, to Richard and JoAnn Orosel. He spent his early years growing up in the Bay Area until he was five years old when his family relocated to Paso Robles. Richard attended and graduated from Paso...
Atascadero residents notified of proposed wastewater rate increases
City informs property owners of potential rate hikes; residents may file protests under Proposition 218 ahead of June10 public hearing By Hayley Mattson Publisher, Editor In Chief ATASCADERO — Following last week’s City Council meeting,...
Woods Humane Society announces four free microchip clinics in May
For National Chip Your Pet Month, nonprofit offers clinics on May 2, 7, 16, and 21 NORTH COUNTY — In honor of National Chip Your Pet Month, and with the help of 24PetWatch microchip registry, Woods Humane Society has announced four...
A Sheriff’s Perspective on Deputy-Involved Shootings and Community Safety
By Sheriff Ian Parkinson I want to spend a little time talking about an incident which seldom happens in our county. But just because it so rarely happens, doesn’t mean it’s not worthy of a conversation. The incident which occurred happened to be a deputy-involved...
Pamela Sue Parmater Thompson 1956-2025
Pamela Sue Parmater Thompson was born on March 14, 1956, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was born to a farming family. She moved to Santa Maria, California, in her youth, and the family settled in Carpinteria, CA, where Pam attended and graduated from Carpinteria High...
Tomorrow’s creative workforce
Coffee shop conversations, community meetings, town halls, school board meetings, state education committees, and federal agencies are discussing the approaches to preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s workforce. In addition to basic education skills, arts education...
