Season’s Blessing
by Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue As we enter this season of shorter days and longer nights, nature calls us inward. The world around us transforms, the leaves falling, the air cooling, and we, too, are invited to shed, reflect, and seek comfort within. While many gather...
Realty Report: Breaking Down Buyers and Sellers
By Jaime Silveira This month, I wanted to take an in-depth look at both the buyer and seller and talk about some of the interesting statistics that have been reported this year. For this article I will be using information and statistics gathered from the California...
The Shop Local Challenge — Tell Your Friends!
By Josh Cross This holiday season, I'm committing to shop locally, and I encourage you to do the same. It's the shop Atascadero challenge — starting today! It's too easy to get caught up in the frenzy of online deals from big box stores located hours or states away,...
Navigating religion, education, and the balance in public schools
Millions of families from diverse religious backgrounds entrust their children’s education to our nation’s public schools. Employees need to be fully informed about the constitutional and educational principles for understanding the role of religion in public...
The End of an Era: Celebrating six years and beyond of Mayor Heather Moreno
As 2024 comes to a close, so does the third consecutive term of Atascadero’s first elected female mayor, Heather Moreno. After six years of being our city’s champion, Heather is heading off to bring her thoughtful leadership to the whole of San Luis Obispo County,...
Cookbook Treasures: Holiday Recipes and Nostalgia
To those of us who collect cookbooks, like other people who collect vintage toys or baseball cards, cookbooks are our treasures. And we haunt the shelves of used book bookstores, and thrift stores looking for those special old issues. I have found vintage...
Prepping for the Holidays with Mrs. Claus
In an exclusive interview, Mrs. Claus shares her favorite holiday traditions, a peek into her life at the North Pole, and her recipe for spreading kindness year-round Last year, we were granted the opportunity to interview the big man in red with many names (the...
Framing Faces and Softening Edges
Specs by Kyla has entered the lens-shaping game The Specs by Kyla family has added a new member to their team. This time, it comes in the form of an optical edger made by Santinelli. The machine will not only make the process of getting you your glasses quicker but...
Happy Holidays from all of us at Atascadero News Magazine
As we step into the holiday season and the final month of the year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the journey we’ve traveled together. This time of year allows us the unique opportunity to look back at the stories we’ve shared, the events we’ve highlighted, and...
Success Story: Marisela’s determination pays off
ECHO shares success story of program participant ATASCADERO — At ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization), they believe in celebrating every step on the path to success — whether big or small. This week, they are thrilled to share a story of perseverance,...
