City Council livestream stops near the end of intense Community Forum
Draft ordinance for Objective Design Standards approved ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. Councilmember Heather Newsom attended via...
Ralph A. Hadford 1930-2024
Ralph “Bud” Armand Hadford, age 94, of Reno, Nevada, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Bud was born on March 27, 1930, in Garden Grove, CA. He was the fourth child and only son of Clarence Hadford and Jeanne Anna (Armand) Hadford. He passed away at the Carson...
Donald J. Avery Jr 1971-2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Donald Jay Avery Jr., a beloved native son of San Luis Obispo County, who was taken from us too soon in a car accident involving a drunk driver on May 15, 2024. Born on December 31, 1971, Donnie’s life...
Adrian “Bubba” Gilberto Gaona 1988-2024
Born at San Francisco Hospital on December 9, 1988, Adrian lived in Atascadero, where he unexpectedly passed away on May 17 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Adrian was a beloved son, brother, fiancé, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. If you knew Adrian,...
LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero 5K Fun Run returns for 10th year
The 10th annual LIGHTHOUSE 5K Fun Run was back and bigger than ever this year.
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce celebrates Jr. CEO graduates at Ravine Waterpark
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Jr. CEO Graduates at The Ravine Waterpark Over 60 graduating students participated in the 2024 Jr. CEO Program ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the success of the 2024 Jr. CEO Program with...
Harley F. Bailey 1954-2024
Harley Bailey, 69, of Gardnerville, NV, went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 18, 2024. Harley was born in Paso Robles, CA, on June 25, 1954, and attended Paso schools as well as West Hills College in Coalinga. While in college, he worked for Harris Feedlot...
Donald J. Avery Jr. 1971-2024
Donald Jay Avery Jr. was born on December 31, 1971, and passed away on May 15, 2024. A native son to San Luis Obispo County, spanning five generations. Donald was survived by his two children, Donald and Ella Avery; his former wife, Erin Avery; his three Sisters, Tess...
County allocates $7M to local nonprofits for homelessness response and affordable housing
Welcome Home Village (WHV) Project approved to provide house 80 individuals SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Tuesday, May 21, the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors unanimously approved $7.66 million across three funding sources for affordable housing...
Santa Margarita Elementary School Garden Club hosts second annual Butterfly Release Assembly
The school’s Butterfly Garden was full of butterflies and ladybugs by the end of the event SANTA MARGARITA — By the end of Santa Margarita Elementary School’s Butterfly Release Assembly on Wednesday, May 22, the Butterfly Garden and the lawn in...
