ECHO helps over 350 individuals and families find homes in 2024
Over 250 individuals were supported through ECHO’s emergency shelter and outreach programs NORTH COUNTY — El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) helped 353 individuals and families secure stable housing in 2024. Of the 353 housed, 256 individuals...
San Luis Obispo County rallies around those affected by LA fires
Multiple trucks full of relief items have already made their way down south, with more on the way by Camille DeVaul and Christianna Marks NORTH COUNTY — The community in San Luis Obispo County has been rallying together to support those affected by the fires in Los...
SLO County DA responds to governor’s proposed budget affecting violence survivors
District attorneys and organizations across the state are calling for Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider his proposed budget affecting victim services.
Rosemary Dexter turns 100 and raises money for ALF Food Pantry
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Rosemary Dexter celebrated 100 years on the planet.
City Council approves ADU Ordinance Update
At the top of the meeting, City Manager Jim Lewis addressed the community during his Updates from the City Manager on the fact that burn season has been put on hold due to current conditions.
Harriet G. Hughes 1926-2025
Harriet Galpin Hughes of Atascadero, California, died on January 4, 2025. Harriet was born on March 24, 1926, and grew up in Syracuse, New York. She attended Syracuse University earning a BA in 1947. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She married Donald...
Cathy dePorra 1951-2024
Mary Catherine “Cathy” dePorra (nee Jenkins) passed away suddenly on December 18, 2024, at her home in Paso Robles. She was born November 1, 1951, in Pittsburgh, PA, to parents Dorothy and Joseph Jenkins. Cathy grew up in Columbus, OH, then made Las Vegas home for...
CHP highlights new laws for 2025
Unless otherwise noted, the laws referenced below took effect on Jan. 1, 2025 CALIFORNIA — As we start the new year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during...
Moreno sworn in as District 5 SLO County Supervisor
Former Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno was officially sworn in as the District 5 San Luis Obispo County Supervisor on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Atascadero Police Department reintroduces Special Enforcement Team
Back in November of 2024, the Atascadero Police Department (APD) reintroduced a Special Enforcement Team (SET) to the community.
