
A Legacy of Leadership and Service
Atascadero Unified School District’s Tom Butler and Stacey Phillips retire As the Atascadero Unified School District bids farewell to two of its most steadfast pillars, Superintendent Tom Butler and Executive Assistant Stacey Phillips, a combined 67 years of...

Atascadero makes a splash with Summer Aquatics Program
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is diving into summer with the launch of its 2025 Summer Aquatics Program, beginning Monday, June 30. Daily activities include Lap Swim from 12 to 1:30 p.m. and Recreational Swim from 2 to 3:40 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the...

Former Priest Arrested in Los Osos for Aggravated Sexual Assault of Children
LOS OSOS — On June 12, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office arrested 61-year-old Theodore Edward Gabrielli of San Diego on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor. The arrest follows an extensive investigation launched in August 2024 after the Sheriff's...

Sun Care & CBD June
20% off Sun Care & CBD Products! As June approaches, we know that will mean more sunshine and that the Summer Solstice is just around the corner. This is why we are happy to announce that our sunscreen and CBD will be 20% off this June! Being out in the sun...

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Ongoing Phone Scam in SLO County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to an ongoing phone scam targeting local residents. Each day, the Sheriff’s Office receives multiple reports from individuals who have been contacted by scammers falsely...

Stolen Firearms Seized from Convicted Felon in Nipomo
NIPOMO — On June 12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Detectives served a search warrant at the residence of Robert Ramirez, 42, of Nipomo, as part of an ongoing investigation. Ramirez, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of six firearms, including two...

Celebrate Dad This June with the ‘Drive Like Dad’ Special at Shift’N Gears Auto Repair
This June, Shift’N Gears Auto Repair is tipping our hats to the dads who taught us how to drive, check the oil, rotate our tires, and respect the power of a finely tuned engine. Our “Drive Like Dad” Father’s Day Special is more than just a promotion—it’s our way of...

SLO County Farm Bureau Women’s Member of the Month: Lynne Schmitz
For over 100 years, women have been coming together to discuss and advocate for agriculture. Since the group's inception as the Farm Home Department in 1923, the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Women have played a vital role in promoting farm values, improving...

Jump Into June: Markets, Movies, Music, and More in Atascadero
By Kyra Skinner June! Those last few weeks of school that just feel like we are hanging on by our fingernails. No one wants to go to bed when it’s gorgeous outside, the morning school routine is old and weary and no one feels like packing lunches or doing homework. We...

The SLO CTE Foundation
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi When I answered the call to serve as your County Superintendent of Schools, I committed to supporting Career & Technical Education (CTE), the arts, and innovative...