Empty Bowls returns to support homeless services
Atascadero and Paso Robles events offer gourmet soups, live music, and artisan bowls to benefit ECHO’s mission NORTH COUNTY — The highly anticipated Empty Bowls is back, bringing the community together to support individuals and families on their...
SLO County Farm Bureau Women’s Member of the Month: Janet Tullock
By Camille DeVaul & Lynne Schmitz For over 100 years, women have been coming together to discuss and advocate for agriculture. Since the group's inception as the Farm Home Department in 1923, the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Women have played a vital role in...
School Budgets: Watching the Sausage Get Made
When teaching an introductory school finance class to aspiring administrators, I ask, “What is a budget?” Some of the more comical responses I received included: “A wallet diet,” “A list of things you want to purchase,” “A document that proves you are not as rich...
Behind the Badge: How the County Jail became a model for reform
By Ian Parkinson When it comes to improvements at the County Jail, I can think of no better way to phrase it than we’ve come a long way. Recently, the Sheriff’s Office announced that it entered into a Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to address...
Local Wordsmiths: From ‘How To’ to ‘Crafting the Perfect Story’
Discovering the perfect book by local authors is a great way to dive into reading and expand our knowledge on topics that inspire us. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing several Central Coast authors about their latest projects. Their books provide valuable...
Best of 2025 Winner: Best Pet Supply Store
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2025 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Pet Supply Store: Lemos Feed & Pet Supply 8405 El Camino Real, Atascadero 1491 Creston Avenue Paso Robles, CA 93446 lemospet.com...
Best of 2025 Winner: Best Social Media Presence by Local Business
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2025 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Social Media Presence by Local Business: Just Baked 725 12th Street, Paso Robles justbakedslo.com Thanks to all the voters in the...
Best of 2025 Winner: Best Beautification, Interior or Exterior Improvement
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2025 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best Beautification, Interior or Exterior Improvement: Colony Sandwich Company 6040 El Camino Real, Atascadero colonysandwich.co Thanks to...
Spring: How is it motivating you this year?
By Jaime Silveira Spring is a time for optimism, in addition to cleaning! Whether it is making way for a large relocation move, downsizing for current conditions, or deciding to take on a home improvement project that will provide a solid return on your investment,...
Best of 2025 Winner: Best New Location or Relocation for Existing Business
You voted. We counted. This is the Best of North SLO County 2025 as decided by popular vote from the community, and the winner of Best New Location or Relocation for Existing Business: Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) 2341 Theatre Dr, Paso Robles myeecu.org...
