
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Raylen!
Meet Raylen! Raylen is a lovable Cattle Dog mix with a heart full of joy and a big personality packed into a smaller pup. His sweet face will make you smile, and his favorite place is right on your lap. He’s smart, social, and always eager to “help” with chores,...

Council, residents discuss concerns over ECHO expansion plans
Speakers generally support group’s mission, but worry over meal distribution to those not in its programs ATASCADERO — The expansion plans for the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) in Atascadero was a hot topic for the Atascadero City Council during its regular...

Charles Paddock Zoo turns 70 with sweet summer bash at Ice Cream Zoofari
Celebrate the zoo’s milestone birthday with unlimited ice cream, live music, family fun, and a surprise name reveal ATASCADERO — Cool down and join the celebration at the Charles Paddock Zoo on Saturday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.for the...

Mother’s Day Fundraiser brings new life to Atascadero Printery
Take-home pasta dinner raises funds for historic landmark's restoration, thanks to donors, community support ATASCADERO — In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Atascadero Printery Foundation (Foundation) invited the community to honor...

National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Woods Humane Society to
ATASCADERO — Woods Humane Society is set to receive a $12,500 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in San Luis Obispo County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power...

Vegetation Fire quickly contained on Escondido Road
ATASCADERO — A vegetation fire broke out at 10905 Escondido Road on Tuesday, May 6, at 2:14 p.m., after a resident using a weedwhacker accidentally sparked the blaze. The fire burned approximately 50 by 200 feet of grass and brush but was quickly contained within 10...

Temporary Closure of Northbound Hwy 101 Off-Ramp at San Ramon Road
ATASCADERO — The northbound Highway 101 off-ramp at San Ramon Road will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, May 13 through Thursday, May 15 due to City roadway paving at the El Camino Real intersection. The on-ramp will remain open, and El Camino Real will stay open...

Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation to host annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Faces of Freedom
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation invites the community to its Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Faces of Freedom Memorial on Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. This meaningful event honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our...

Becoming Stacie Strong: And the return of the 4th Annual Be.StacieStrong Golf Tournament
The 4th Annual Be.StacieStrong Golf Tournament and 19th Hole Afterparty is returning this June to support Atascadero native Stacie Athlon's courageous battle against stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer. On Sunday, June 8, at Hunter Ranch in Paso Robles it is going...

A Brunch to Remember: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Delicious Recipes
May is a beautiful month around this county as we celebrate spring’s bounty, Cinco De Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day. The Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival returns on May 10 to the pleasure of those who love both. But, for this month’s column, my focus is...