AUSD introduces budget at latest meeting
District board discusses concerns, requests from Carissa Plains Elementary students, parents ATASCADERO— In its next-to-last meeting of the 2024-25 academic year the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees held a public hearing of the budget for the...
Community Runs with Purpose at Annual LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero Fun Run
More than 300 participants gathered at Ancient Peaks Barn for a day of fitness, fundraising, and unity—raising over $44,000 ATASCADERO — The hills of Santa Margarita were alive with cheers, pounding footsteps, and laughter on Sunday morning as more than 300...
Atascadero Pickleball Club supports high school students in learning the game
Local club donates paddles and offers instruction to support student learning of fast-growing sport ATASCADERO — When the Atascadero Pickleball Club learned that Atascadero High School had added a pickleball unit to its physical education curriculum, club members...
Major drug trafficking operation dismantled in North County
ATASCADERO — Following a month-long investigation, the Atascadero Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) successfully dismantled a large-scale drug distribution operation operating in North County. According to a press release from APD,...
North County high schools to celebrate the Class of 2025
Graduation ceremonies and senior events planned in Paso Robles, Templeton, and Atascadero NORTH COUNTY — High schools across North County are preparing to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. Families, educators, and community members are invited to...
Robert (Bob) Carl French 1949-2025
Robert (Bob) Carl French passed away unexpectedly from a fall on April 18, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1949, in Burbank, California, to Orion Carl and Dorothy Mae (Capello) French. In 1971, Bob married the love of his life, Katherine (Kathy) Helash. They...
Atascadero honors fallen heroes at 17th annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Flyover, tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots, and wreath in memory of ‘Barber Dan’ Phillips highlights moving community gathering ATASCADERO — On Monday, May 26, the Atascadero community came together in solemn remembrance at the Faces of Freedom Veterans...
Phillip J. Sexton 1954-2025
Phillip J. Sexton passed away on May 9, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Robbie Sexton; his son, Luke Sexton (wife Kari); daughter, Kyle Heskett (husband Jordan); and five beautiful grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Paul Sexton, sister, Barbara...
City Council adopts state fire severity maps
Documents sent from Sacramento subject of much debate; direction given for city-issued WUI maps ATASCADERO — Fire maps were the hot topic during the Atascadero City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, as the council discussed the adoption of the fire...
A-Town Art Hop returns to Downtown Atascadero with two-day celebration
Expanded event brings vibrant art and community spirit to Downtown Atascadero June 13–14 ATASCADERO — Back by popular demand, the A-Town Art Hop returns for its second year — an expanded two-day celebration of art, creativity, and community in Downtown...
