The core of our Chamber: Engaging with community
By Josh Cross After celebrating the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Fest’s 27th anniversary just a few weeks ago, I am reminded of the unique and vibrant spirit that defines our community. As residents, businesses, and nonprofits, we collectively thrive when we come together...
Realty Report: Protecting your home during wildfire season
By Jaime Silveira BRE #01706045 Wildfire season is upon us, and it’s important to prepare your home and property the best you can. Sadly, wildfires are a reality for Californians. It’s not a question of if they will occur, but...
Business Spotlight: Atascadero 76, Inc.
By Blake Ashley Frino-Gerl After purchasing the vacant property next to A&W Restaurant 32 years ago, Don and Janey Giessinger developed it into what it once was — a gas station. Don and Janey, along with their daughter and son-in-law, Jeanna and Scott Rosenfeld,...
Business Spotlight: Templeton Tennis Ranch
By Blake Ashley Frino-Gerl Developed to fulfill the need for a high-end community tennis club in the North County, the Templeton Tennis Ranch (TTR) has been providing an exceptional country club experience since its opening in March...
Atascadero High celebrates three female students with top honors!
This year, Atascadero High School (AHS) had not two but three students with the highest grade point average (GPA) in the graduating class of 2024. Margaret Uceda landed Valedictorian with a GPA of 4.5, while good friends Isabella Pencharich and Mia McKrell...
Organizers announce return of ITF World Tennis Tour at Templeton Tennis Ranch
Wimbledon draws include current and past EPIC Central Coast Tennis Classic players TEMPLETON — Organizers of the EPIC Central Coast Tennis Classic, brought to you by EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, have announced the return of the annual event...
New book chronicles 100 years of Atascadero High School history
'AHS The First 100 Years' celebrates century of memories, architecture, and community milestones ATASCADERO — A new book has been released that tells the story of the first 100 years of Atascadero High School (AHS). “AHS The...
7th Annual 4th of July Music Festival brings crowds to Atascadero Lake
Atascadero's youth bring new life to the event by Christianna Marks and Maylia Baird ATASCADERO — North County residents braved the heat on Thursday, July 4, to experience Atascadero's 7th Annual 4th of July Music Festival. The free patriotic event...
Timothy H. Hacking 1946-2024
Timothy Hudson Hacking passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 77, due to unexpected health complications. Born on July 17, 1946, in Missouri, to Tom and Lorene Hacking, Tim was one of four children, alongside Tom, later Tami, and Tucker. After World War II, the...
Patricia Bundren 1930-2024
Born February 3, 1930, to Thomas E Jones and Marguerite Cheline, Patricia Jones was the only daughter of six. With five brothers, Patricia was destined to be strong, determined, and independent. Born in the small town of Pueblo, Colorado, Patricia might...
