Atascadero Rock Snake Finding a New Home
Rock owners can pick up their rocks through September ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Rock Snake is now meeting its end as the City is asking for rock owners to pick up their contributed rock through the month of September. Beginning in October, the SLO Painted Rock group...
Templeton CSD Looking to Fill Vacancy
One seat on their Board is open; applicant paper work is due Sept. 24 TEMPLETON — The Templeton Community Services District (CSD) is looking to fill a vacant position on its Board. During the nomination period, only one candidate filed paperwork to fill one of the two...
Fall Adult Basketball League Registrations Now Open
Registration deadline is Sept. 19 ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is offering a fall adult basketball league. This Fall, your team can sign up to play some hoops at the Colony Park Community Center. The League will run from Oct. 2 through Dec. 11, allowing...
Atascadero Hosting 6th Annual Charity Cornhole Tournament
The tournament is Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17 ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is hosting the 6th Annual SHOWDOWN Charity Cornhole Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17. The Knights of Columbus are planning two days of fun with a...
A-Town Diner Re-Opening Saturday
One week after closing, A-Town Diner opens under new ownership ATASCADERO — On Saturday, Sept. 3, Atascadero staple A-Town Diner officially closed its doors, but it wasn't for good. Tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 10, A-Town Diner will open its doors (at 7 a.m.) once again...
“Moses’ Desire to See GOD’S GLORY” Exodus 33:1-23 by Dr. Gary Barker
In the biblical history of the Old Testament, the person that had the most intimate relationship with Jehovah God was Moses. After the terrible sin of making the idol of the golden calf, the Lord said that He would stop manifesting His PRESENCE among the people. They...
Community Property by Lee Pitts
I was the announcer for a large video livestock auction for over 20 years until my health made it impossible for me to continue. About twice a year we sold cattle for several grazing associations. These were usually a group of ranchers who commingled their calves to...
Staying Cool with Summer Shrimp
I hope you are managing to keep cool and well hydrated during this unusually hot weather streak we have been experiencing. So far, we are doing fine, but I’m not doing any baking, that’s for sure. Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and...
North County Athlete of the Week: September 8
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.
Joseph Cardinale 1955-2022
Joseph “Pep” Frank Cardinale, 67, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2022, at his home in Paso Robles. His loving family was at his side as he went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ. He was born and raised in Monterey, California. He loved working as a Guidance...
