
Rescuing Hope: Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue saves thousands
In 2007, what started as a single dog adoption turned into a life-changing mission for Wendy Hoffman, the founder of Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue (CCHDR).

Atascadero welcomes its very own Silent Book Club with a taste of wine
On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 16, Marin’s Vineyard’s tasting room on Entrada was packed full of enthusiastic readers, their current books, and camaraderie.

Del Rio Ranch project moves forward
The main topic of the evening was the Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan, also known as the Del Rio Ranch Project.

The Haunt in Atascadero brings Dr. Frankenstein’s monsters back for Valentine’s Day
ATASCADERO — This February, The Haunt in Atascadero invites you to experience the spine-chilling yet heartwarming “Dr. Frankenstein’s Heart Lab,” a one-of-a-kind haunted attraction that blends romance with thrilling scares. Returning by popular demand, the event will...

Atascadero approves annual road report, highlights neighborhood improvements
ATASCADERO — At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Atascadero City Council approved the 2024 Annual Community Road Report, showcasing recent neighborhood road improvements and plans for 2025. Funded by Measure F-14, a voter-approved half-cent sales tax, the program has...

Atascadero releases 2025 event calendar
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero has released its 2025 Event Calendar, packed with a wide range of community gatherings, signature events, and ticketed experiences for residents and visitors. Highlights include the At Her Table Street Festival on Mar. 9, the...

SLO County Airport celebrates record-breaking passenger total
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The SLO County Airport (SBP) is proud to announce its largest annual passenger count to date, with 746,764 travelers passing through the airport in the calendar year of 2024. This milestone represents a remarkable 13 percent increase compared...

Kidnapping and sexual assault charges filed against man posing as rideshare driver
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow announced that Angel Munoz Quintana, 32, of Nipomo has been charged with multiple felonies based on two incidents that occurred early this week in neighborhoods near Cal Poly. Charges allege that Munoz...

Sheriff responds to DOJ jail report
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Sheriff's Office announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve allegations in their 2021 Findings Report, which focused primarily on jail conditions prior to February 2019. The...

Atascadero Fire Department shares vital wildfire preparedness tips
Community urged to create defensible space, prepare emergency kits, and stay informed ahead of wildfire season ATASCADERO — With recent fires sweeping across Southern California, the Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Department would like to take this...