
Atascadero Chamber Calling for Favorite Day Trips
The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is in the process of producing the 2023 Official Destination Guide ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is in the process of producing the 2023 Official Destination Guide, a beautiful and comprehensive publication used...

Atascadero Police Department to Host National Night Out
The event is a community-building campaign promoting police and community partnerships ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Police Department is hosting "National Night Out" on Oct. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Sunken Gardens in Atascadero. National Night Out is an annual,...

City of Atascadero Announces Interim Chief of Police
Retired Police Chief Jerel Haley is temporarily returning to the department until a replacement is found ATASCADERO — After releasing Atascadero Police Chief Robert (Bob) Masterson from his position earlier this month, the City of Atascadero has announced that retired...

North County Athlete of the Week: September 22
Thank you to Santa Maria Brewing, Five Star Rain Gutters, American West Tire & Auto and Sierra Pacific Materials for supporting our North County Athletes and local journalism.

Future of Diablo Canyon Power Plant Still Evolving
State lawmakers recently approved SB 846, which keeps Diablo Canyon Power Plant open until 2030 By Blake Ashley Frino-Gerl SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The fate of Diablo Canyon Power Plant seems slightly puzzling at this point. Up until recently, it was assumed the...

International Red Panda Day Comes to Charles Paddock Zoo
The zoo celebrated the species on Sept. 17 ATASCADERO — On Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Charles Paddock Zoo celebrated International Red Panda Day with extra fun for all patrons who headed out to the zoo that day. International Red Panda Day falls...

Boys & Girls Clubs Receive Generous Donation
The entrepreneur will match funds raised by the Boys & Girls Clubs to support STEAM programs for teens CENTRAL COAST — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) announces the launch of the Stollmeyer Challenge this back to school...

Prosecution Rests Its Case in Kristin Smart Trial
Defense will begin calling their witnesses to the stand SAN LUIS OBISPO — The prosecution rested its case against Paul and Ruben Flores in the Kristin Smart Trial on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the Monterey County Superior Courtroom in Salinas. Paul Flores is on trial...

Joe Marvin Dorgan 1934-2022
Joe Marvin Dorgan was born October 22, 1934, in Ruston, Louisiana, to John Cavett Dorgan and Esther Cheatwood Dorgan. He had two older brothers, John and Howard. His early years were spent in Louisiana and Texas, and he graduated from Clint High School in Clint,...

Edward L Winnewisser 1924-2022
Edward L Winnewisser died peacefully at his home on September 11, 2022, in Atascadero, California, at the age of 98. Ed was born on September 2, 1924, in Stamford, Connecticut. He was best known for his positive attitude, always keeping busy, and his hard work ethic,...