Bringing back middle school education to Carrisa Plains
To the Editor, Carrisa Plains Elementary, located in rural eastern San Luis Obispo County, once operated as a K–8 school. Today, students in grades 6–8 are bused nearly 100 miles each day to Atascadero Middle School. This long commute affects both learning time and...
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Venus!
Meet Venus! Venus (also known as Wilma) is a four-month-old cattle dog mix with two names and twice the charm! This playful, spunky pup came to us from Kings County Animal Services and is already stealing hearts. She may be a bit underweight, but she's healthy and...
Atascadero gears up for 4th of July Music Festival at the Lake
Live bands, local food and drink, and lakeside fun kick off Tent City Limits series — all to benefit Printery Building restoration ATASCADERO — Get ready for a vibrant and music-filled Independence Day at the Atascadero 4th of July Music Festival, happening Friday,...
Betty J. Phillips 1937- 2025
Betty Jean Phillips, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, leaving a legacy of dedication to family, a strong work ethic, and a passion for her hobbies. She was 87 years old. Born to Harold Hunt and Ruby Nielsen in Cortez,...
Community forum to shape future of Atascadero Printery
ATASCADERO — A public forum will be held on Wednesday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Atascadero City Hall to discuss the future of the Historic Printery and plans to complete a regional multi-purpose Activity Center at the site. Hosted by the Atascadero Printery...
Oak Ridge Estates becomes Atascadero’s first recognized Firewise USA® community
ATASCADERO — Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services has announced that Oak Ridge Estates has become the City’s first officially recognized NFPA Firewise USA® Community. This milestone achievement highlights the neighborhood’s commitment to wildfire safety and...
Roadside fuels mitigation work scheduled on Santa Cruz Road in Atascadero
ATASCADERO — Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services has announced that fuels mitigation crews will be working along Santa Cruz Road from Santa Ana Road to Garcia Road on Tuesday, May 27, through Wednesday, May 28. The project involves roadside brushing to clear...
Small plane fire contained at SLO County Airport; No injuries reported
SAN LUIS OBISPO — At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Friday, May 23, a single-engine aircraft was involved in an incident at the SLO County Airport (SBP). San Luis Obispo County Fire Department dispatched an aircraft emergency response which includes Crash 21, a two person...
Missing Pismo Beach man located alive by Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On March 25, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office responded to a mutual aid request from the Pismo Beach Police Department to assist in locating a missing 64-year-old man who had walked away from his home on March 23. The man was...
Autopsy results pending on inmate death at San Luis Obispo County Jail
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Sunday, May 25, at approximately 4:30 p.m., staff at the San Luis Obispo County Jail discovered an inmate in medical distress during a routine cell check. Custody and nursing staff immediately began life-saving efforts, including CPR....
