John ‘Jack’ W. Guffey, Jr. 1942-2024
John ‘Jack’ Guffey, Jr. of Paso Robles passed away with his family at his side on November 21, 2024, in Templeton, CA. Jack was born to John Walton Guffey, Sr. and Naomi Dolson Guffey in Bakersfield, CA. In 1954, Jack’s father acquired the Hilltop Ranch in the...
Velmalee “Vel” Carol Miller 1936-2025
It is with great sadness that her family gives notice of the peaceful passing of Velmalee “Vel” Carol Miller on the evening of January 9, 2025, at her home in Atascadero, CA. Vel was born in Wisconsin in January 1936 to parents Clarence and Celia. Her family...
SLO County Wine Country raises a glass to pets in need at 17th Annual Wine 4 Paws
Wine 4 Paws, the 17th annual, weekend-long wine country fundraiser for the dogs and cats at Woods Humane Society, returns to SLO County on April 26 and 27.
SLO Goats & Sheep performs weed abatement and more for Atascadero Cemetery District
This was the first time that the Atascadero Cemetery District and SLO Goats & Sheep had worked together.
Colony Cinemas renews lease for seven years
Atascadero’s beloved movie theater, Colony Cinemas, will not be going anywhere soon, as the owners just signed a seven-year lease at the end of December 2024.
School board presented with information on Measure B-24
The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. Trustee Joey Arnold was not in attendance.
Kenneth D. Hutchinson 1930-2025
Kenneth Dale “K.D./Ken” Hutchinson passed away at home in Morro Bay on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by family and deeply loved. He was a San Luis Obispo County native, born June 18, 1930, to Charles and Lillie Dale (Burns) Hutchinson at...
Adult Social Kickball Spring season team registrations now open
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is excited to announce that registration for the 2025 Adult Social Kickball League is now open. Games will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Paloma Creek softball fields, with the season running from April 9 through May 28. Teams...
Spring season adult basketball team registration now open
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Adult Basketball Spring Season. The league will run from Mar. 23 through Jun. 1 at the Colony Park Community Center, featuring seven regular season games followed by...
Charles Paddock Zoo welcomes new Mexican Spider Monkeys
ATASCADERO — The Charles Paddock Zoo has welcomed three young Mexican Spider Monkeys, joining longtime resident Izzy, a 45-year-old spider monkey. The new arrivals, all under a year old, came from another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo. Mexican...
