George S. Perham 1929-2024
George Sheldon Perham Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 95. He was a dreamer, artist, cowboy, and hard-working family man. Born in San Mateo, California, on June 1, 1929, George was the son of George...
Kenneth D. Riedel 1928-2024
Kenneth Dale Riedel, 96, of Paso Robles, CA, entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 16, 1928, to Arthur and Alma Riedel. He was the beloved husband of Clara (Moe) Riedel, a loving father of four daughters, Linda Riedel...
Steven C. Wright 1950-2024
Steven Craig Wright passed away in his home on October 21, 2024, in Atascadero. Steve was born on January 20, 1950, to Donna Knoph and Donald Wright. His father was killed in the Korean War while serving in the military. His family moved to the Bay Area shortly...
Celebrating the life of one Judge Ed Chidlaw
Edward “Ed” Chidlaw left a huge legacy behind when he passed at the end of September this year.
Fifth-grade classes at Monterey Road Elementary bring historical figures to life with wax museum
Fifth-grade classes at Monterey Road Elementary participated in the school’s 2nd Annual Wax Museum on Friday, Dec. 6.
Atascadero lights up Sunken Gardens and beyond at annual Light Up the Downtown
Light Up the Downtown officially kicked off Atascadero’s dive into holiday fun on Friday, Dec. 6…
City Council says goodbye to Mayor Heather Moreno and Treasurer Gere Sibbach
Atascadero said farewell to Mayor Heather Moreno at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Locals Share Hope
As we near the end of the year and look toward 2025, with Thanksgiving, Christmas, a late Hanukkah, and New Year approaching, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for this holiday season. From family and pets to the comfort of home,...
A Christmas Wonderland Awaits in Santa Margarita
Nestled in the heart of the Central Coast, the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch transforms into a holiday haven this season with the debut of The Jingle Bell Express. For years, the ranch owners dreamed of creating a unique holiday experience, and in 2024, their...
December Issue of Atascadero News Magazine Available Now!
Hello readers! We are proud to announce another issue of Atascadero News Magazine for our loyal fans and new readers. Our team put together another great issue, and we hope you enjoy it! In this issue, we highlight Prepping for the Holidays with Mrs. Claus....
