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...
Charles W. Wilkie 1946-2025
Charles William Wilkie, known to family and friends as Charlie, passed away with his wife and daughter by his side at home in Atascadero on April 13, 2025. Charlie and Linda were married in 1987. They met in the Psychiatric Technician Program in 1979 at...
Quota of Atascadero bids farewell after 50 years of service
Volunteer organization reflects on five decades of community impact By Camille DeVaul and Quota of Atascadero ATASCADERO — On Thursday, April 17, Quota of Atascadero’s (Quota) current and former members met for the last time to say goodbye to 50 years of service...
‘No Kings Day’ protest in Atascadero draws thousands
Locals join nationwide movement opposing authoritarianism and abuse of power NORTH COUNTY — On Saturday, June 14, the streets of Atascadero buzzed with energy. Stretching along El Camino Real from Morro Road to Sunken Gardens, an estimated 2,000 people gathered...
Atascadero Pride Festival a celebration of unity and community spirit
Hundreds gather at Atascadero Lake Park for a day of speeches, performances, and advocacy ATASCADERO — Atascadero Lake Park came alive with color and community on Saturday as residents and visitors gathered for the 2025 Atascadero Pride Festival. The...
Letter: Concerns on the Renaming of Charles Paddock Zoo
Dear Editor, My name is Luke Phillips, and I’m writing to express my deep concern about the recent decision to rename the Charles Paddock Zoo. For decades, that name has meant something to the people of Atascadero. It’s not just a label on a map or a sign on a...
Commentary: Resolve, riots and war
Maintaining domestic peace, securing borders or successful foreign policy that secures the national interest all have one quality in common: Resolve. The North Vietnamese had it during the Vietnam War; they were willing to sustain 100,000 casualties a year to forcibly...
AUSD board bids farewell to Butler, Phillips at final meeting
Trustees approve next year’s budget, hear hiring update, schedule board workshop for next month ATASCADERO — In its final meeting of the 2024-25 academic year, on Tuesday, June 10, the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees took care of a few points of...
Bulldog athlete raises $1,700 for adaptive sports program
Trevor Dealy supports fellow athletes through soap business fundraiser benefiting NCASARP in San Luis Obispo County ATASCADERO — Local athlete and entrepreneur Trevor Dealy is making a difference in the lives of his teammates and fellow athletes through...
Countdown begins for Bluegrass Festival returning to Atascadero Lake Park
July 4th Music Festival brings lakeside fun and a new partnership to support Printery restoration efforts ATASCADERO — The countdown is officially on for one of the most anticipated events of the summer. The Atascadero 4th of July Music Festival returns Friday, July...
