Merrill (Chip) Kurtzman 1945-2024
Merrill Bruce "Chip" Kurtzman, 78, of Paso Robles, California, passed away on June 27, 2024. Born on November 11, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a beloved figure in his community and a true "mensch." Chip dedicated his life to the service of...
Cold treats flow at the 21st Annual Ice Cream Zoofari
All proceeds raised goes directly to the Charles Paddock Zoo ATASCADERO — Kids and adults headed to the Charles Paddock Zoo to beat the heat on Saturday, July 13. The evening marked the 21st Annual Ice Cream Zoofari, where participants...
‘Colors of Conservation’ art exhibit set for August in San Luis Obispo
Local artists and the land conservancy team up to showcase and preserve the Central Coast’s natural beauty SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and SLOPE (San Luis Outdoor Painters for the Environment)...
Santa Ynez Valley keeping an eye on the Lake Fire
Blaze that started July 5 at Zaca Lake has spread to over 38,000 acres; most evacuation orders lifted as of Monday SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Fire crews have made progress over the weekend on a brush fire that has burned for nearly two weeks on the northern...
One Cool Earth acknowledges key partners for support of school garden programs
Environmental advocate's mission is to educate and inspire through sustainable practices SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — One Cool Earth (OCE), a leading advocate for education and sustainable community initiatives, is pleased to extend its heartfelt gratitude to...
Over 200 creative displays to enchant Cambria this October
Cambria Scarecrow Festival will feature a new 'Fun and Games' display CAMBRIA — From Oct. 1 through 31, over 200 creative and animated scarecrows will take over the coastal towns of Cambria and San Simeon for the yearly Cambria Scarecrow Festival....
Honoring Judson ‘Jud’ Porter
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Judson “Jud” Porter, a cherished member of our community, on Saturday, June 8, at the age of 83.
Audience finds the ‘rich stuff’ at Monday Night Movie Club’s screening of ‘The Goonies’
The Movie Club shows nostalgic films on select Mondays at Colony Cinemas ATASCADERO — Movie lovers and silver screen aficionados were in for a treat at Monday Night Movie Club at Colony Cinemas on Monday, July 15. This week, the packed audience participated in an...
Night Construction Scheduled for El Camino Real near Del Rio Road
ATASCADERO — The City has approved a request for night work on El Camino Real just north of Del Rio Road for two nights on Sunday, July 14 and Monday, July 15. Work involves trenching and installing a private sewer lateral and connecting to the City sanitary sewer...
Two arrested for felony grand theft after caught stealing avocados in Nipomo
NIPOMO — Two were arrested on felony grand theft charges after they were caught stealing avocados on a ranch in Nipomo. On July 11, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Deputies and members of the Sheriff's Rural Crime Unit responded to a report of two men who...
