Downtown A-Town August!
By Kyla Skinner It has circled into a full year that I’ve been writing these articles. It is an honor to write them and an honor to be in business in downtown Atascadero. July marked three years for my little optical shop on Traffic Way,...
Atascadero Chamber wins top national communication award
Chamber recognized by ACCE for excellence in digital communication and community engagement ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce has been honored with a first-place communication award for its website. This recognition comes from the National...
Eat at Guest House Grill next Wednesday and support local food bank
Every Wednesday in August, North County Restaurant Group restaurant will donate 10 percent of sales ATASCADERO — Every Wednesday in August, the North County Restaurant Group will donate 10 percent of sales from one of their restaurants to ALF Food Pantry. On...
Atascadero City Council advances Measure L-24 to November ballot
Voters to decide on extension of Measure F-14 Sales Tax for continued road and service ATASCADERO — On June 25, the Atascadero City Council approved a resolution to place Measure L-24 on the ballot for the November 5 General Election that will...
Lawrence (Rick) Irwin Shepard, Jr. 1945-2024
“What is desired of a man is his kindness.” Proverbs 19:22. Lawrence (Rick) Irwin Shepard, Jr., 79, a man of great kindness, passed away at home on July 14, 2024. Dyann, his loving wife of thirty-one years, was at his side. Rick was born on May 1, 1945, in...
Diana L. Stroub 1959-2024
Diana Stroub (McPartlan, née Worthington) passed away surrounded by loved ones in the early hours of June 8, 2024. An unmatched exuberance and a captivating smile meant few who crossed Diana’s path would remain a stranger for long. Never one to refrain from life’s...
All Comers Track Meet returns for 25th year
Athletes of all levels came out from all over the Central Coast to participate in LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero’s 25th Annual All Comers Track Meet.
School board approves Prop 28 annual reporting on fiscal year 23/24
The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Trustees met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 4 p.m.
Solo rollover incident in Atascadero leaves one injured
ATASCADERO — On Monday, Aug. 5, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to a solo rollover accident in Atascadero. At almost 1 p.m. on Monday, Jeffery Sunderland (46) of San Luis Obispo was driving his 2003 GMC Sierra southbound US-101, just north of Del...
Downtown Summer Sizzle celebrates local farmers for National Farmers Market week
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the North County Farmer’s Markets are hosting the Downtown Summer Sizzle on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. This Farmers Market is in celebration of National Farmers Market week, Aug. 4 through Aug....