AUSD board pivots, selects Tom Bennett as new superintendent
Carissa Plains students, parents travel to request middle-school-level teacher ATASCADERO — Two weeks after backing away from its candidate of choice for the next superintendent, the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Tom Bennett...
John C. White XIII 1948-2025
John grew up in Santa Maria and moved to San Rafael when his parents opened Cal’s Steakhouse in 1963. He did two semesters at the College of Marin. John was then drafted into the Marine Corps for Vietnam but was kicked out for varicose veins. John did four months of...
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Sport!
Meet Sport! This 1.5-year-old female Border Collie was found in a bad situation. A Good Samaritan offered to find her a better home and was able to get her to CCHDR. Sport is energetic, intelligent, and eager to work. She needs more than just walks — she craves...
Michael G. Hicks 1946-2025
Michael Glenn Hicks peacefully passed away on March 1, 2025, in Wickenburg, Arizona, of heart-related illness at age 78. Mike was born in Amarillo, Texas on April 28, 1946. He was then left as an infant in the loving care of his grandparents, Henry and Dovie Martin,...
North County Events: April 3 – 9
Here’s a look at this week’s events, featuring exciting activities, gatherings, and opportunities for all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun — mark your calendars and join in! APRIL EVENTS April 4-13 Tiny Beautiful Things Fridays & Saturday 7:30pm Sundays 2pm...
Donald M. Walters 1945-2025
In Loving Memory of Donald Melvin Walters Donald Melvin Walters, 79, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Long Beach, California, he spent most of his life in Paso Robles and Atascadero, where he built a life filled with...
North County Sports Schedule: Week of April 1 – 9
Here’s the weekly schedule for our high school sports teams — stay updated on game times, locations, and matchups so you don’t miss any of the action! TEMPLETON Baseball 4/8 | 4:30 pm | SLO (JV/V) Softball 4/3 | 4:30 pm | Pioneer Valley (JV/V) 4/8 | 4:30 pm | Paso...
Atascadero snaps losing streak with a 9-2 win over King City
ATASCADERO — The Greyhounds are back on track! The Atascadero softball team stormed past King City 9-2 on Thursday, March 27, ending its five-game skid in style. Savanah VanEck was the star of the show, dominating on the mound with seven strong innings and adding...
Atascadero falls to Arroyo Grande in tough 3-0 match
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero varsity boys volleyball team fought hard but couldn’t hold off a strong Arroyo Grande squad, falling 3-0 on Thursday. Despite the loss, the Greyhounds showed grit and flashes of brilliance against a tough opponent. They’ll look to bounce...
Charles Paddock Zoo earns another five years of AZA accreditation
Community celebration set for April 6 with free admission after 3 p.m. ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the Charles Paddock Zoo have announced that the Association of Zoo's& Aquariums has granted the zoo with accreditation...
