Atascadero’s Showdown Cornhole Tournament Back for its Sixth Year
Both days took place in the historic Sunken Gardens ATASCADERO — The weekend of Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, the residents of Atascadero headed out to the Sunken Gardens for two days full of fun to participate in the 6th Annual Showdown Cornhole...
Dancing with our Stars Raises Over $210,000 for Six Local Nonprofits
The beloved charity fundraiser has found a new home with Lumina Alliance ATASCADERO — Dancing with our Stars (DWOS) was back and bigger than ever this year. The local dance charity fundraiser took place at the Atascadero Lake Pavillion over the course of four nights....
Night Road Work and Road Closures Coming to Del Rio Road
Road work begins overnight on Wednesday, Sept. 21, into Thursday morning, Sept. 22 ATASCADERO — In order to minimize impacts to public vehicular traffic, the contractor constructing public improvements at the intersection of El Camino Real and Del Rio Road will be...
Local Named First Creston Man of the Year at Creston Classic Rodeo
Cole McKenney honored with award and then goes on to win Hide Race title with partner Bailey Doherty CRESTON — A special member of the Creston Classic Rodeo family was recognized this past weekend, Sept. 15-18, at the 26th Annual Creston Classic Rodeo (CCR). Cole...
Dancing with Stars and Pumpkin Cake
Big weekend ahead for those who have tickets for the return of Atascadero’s Dancing with Our Stars. Due to COVID restrictions in the last two years, the event was postponed with the assurance that it would return, and it has! Barbie Butz is an independent columnist...
ECHO Holding 11th Annual Long Walk Home
The event is Saturday, Sept. 24, starting at ECHO in Atascadero ATASCADERO — On Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ECHO will hold its 11th Annual Long Walk Home event. Long Walk Home is ECHO Homeless Organization’s Awareness March representing the walk...
Witness Feels Responsible for Continuing Smart Family Suffering
The trial is unexpectedly going dark until Sept. 19 SAN LUIS OBISPO — Following testimonies on Monday, the court unexpectedly announced Tuesday morning, Sept. 13, that court will remain dark for the remainder of the week and return on Monday, Sept. 19, at 8:30 a.m....
AHS Wellness Center Serves Students and Their Families
Facility at Atascadero High School provides services to all who are part of AUSD ATASCADERO — Atascadero News was invited to tour Atascadero High School's (AHS) Wellness Center and its counseling offices earlier this week. The Wellness Center is a...
Charles Paddock Zoo Celebrating International Red Panda Day
Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Zookeeper Red Panda Talk at 11 a.m. ATASCADERO — Charles Paddock Zoo is celebrating International Red Panda Day this Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a zookeeper talk at 11 a.m. Like Giant Pandas, Red Pandas...
Ralph Fredrick Roda 1942-2022
Ralph Fredrick Roda, known as "Fred," passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer on August 18, 2022, at the age of 80. A wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, and Veteran serving our country in the...
