UPDATE: Police arrest Atascadero man for fatal hit-and-run of 11-year-old boy
UPDATE (5:29 p.m.): The Atascadero Police Department (APD) has arrested and charged Zachary Bernal (31) of Atascadero in connection with the fatal traffic collision that occurred on March 14 in the 10800 block of El Camino Real. According to a press release from APD,...
Atascadero announces lineup for ‘Saturday in the Park’ Summer Concert Series
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero has announced the lineup for the 2025 "Saturday in the Park" Summer Concert Series, featuring seven exciting outdoor performances at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. The concerts, held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., will showcase a...
North County Sports Schedule: Week of March 14 – 19
Here’s the weekly schedule for our high school sports teams — stay updated on game times, locations, and matchups so you don’t miss any of the action! TEMPLETON Baseball 3/15 | 12 pm | McLane (V) 3/18 | 4:30 pm | SLO (JV/V) Softball 3/13 | 4:30 pm | Orcutt Academy...
Update: Atascadero student dies in fatal hit-and-run; Police search for driver
UPDATE (8:45 p.m.): Atascadero Unified School District Superintendent Tom Butler has released a notice to district parents, guardians and staff confirming that this Friday afternoon, one Atascadero Middle School student tragically passed away. According to the letter,...
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Banjo!
Meet Banjo! Meet Banjo, an 18-month-old Queensland/Collie mix who’s just the sweetest! He’s polite with everyone, both humans and pets. Banjo walks nicely on a leash, loves pack hikes, and is affectionate. He’s well-behaved and ready for a home to call his own,...
At Her Table’s ‘Untamed’ Dinner closes Women’s Week with culinary celebration
Event caps 10 days of festivities, featuring top local chefs, women-owned wineries, and a vision for future growth NORTH COUNTY — To close the end of a week celebrating women, At Her Table's "Untamed" Dinner took place on Sunday,...
Reflecting on the pandemic
On March 15, 2020, the world changed; five years later, we reflect on resilience Five years ago, on March 15, 2020, the world as we knew it came to an abrupt standstill. What was initially promised us "two weeks to slow the...
Celebrating Community Champions: Atascadero Chamber of Commerce awardees
Honoring those impacting the North County, including Rick Evans, Pure Yoga and Wellness, Ulloa Wines, and Troop 51 ATASCADERO — At the heart of every thriving community are the people and businesses that dedicate their time, passion, and resources to making it a...
Naomi I. Rossi 1933-2025
Naomi I. Rossi passed into the presence of her beloved Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was at home, surrounded by the warm embrace of her family, in Atascadero, California. She was the youngest daughter of George and Jeanette Fleming. Born...
Jennifer S. Crouch 1975-2025
Jennifer Susan Crouch passed away on February 8, 2025, at her home in Pahrump, NV, at the age of 49. She is survived by her Mom, Jackie; her loving son, Jacob, the light of her life; her twin sister, Sara; sister, Angela (Scott); her brother, Jason; and her many...
