Volunteers needed for annual Atascadero River & Creek Cleanup Day
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) are calling for volunteers for the 28th Annual Atascadero Creek and River Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This annual event aims to keep Atascadero...
Santa Maria man arrested for lewd acts; Santa Barbara Sheriff’s looking for more possible victims
SANTA MARIA — Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 20-year-old Santa Maria man for lewd acts that occurred at the Orcutt Dollar Tree. According to deputies, the investigation began on Wednesday, Aug. 21, when they responded to the Dollar Tree...
Deadline looms to purchase tickets for the Women of Influence North County Luncheon
Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the AAUW Tech Trek scholarship program ATASCADERO — Time is running out to secure your tickets for the Women of Influence North County Luncheon, taking place on Thursday, Oct. 3, at Springhill...
The Haunt in Atascadero celebrates 10 years with ‘Dr. Frankenstein’s Monsters’
The attraction features state-of-the-art special effects ATASCADERO — This Halloween marks a milestone as The Haunt in Atascadero celebrates its 10th anniversary. To commemorate a decade of delivering spine-chilling thrills, they are unveiling our...
The avocado heist and our Rural Crimes Unit
By Ian Parkinson San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Agriculture in San Luis Obispo County is growing. Sorry for that pun. But I wanted to bring your attention to an industry that is so vitally important to everyone who lives here. To give you an idea...
Realty Report: What is a Buyer’s Agent? Do you need one?
By Jaime Silveira If you are a home buyer, once you have exhausted your online home search, you will likely look for a buyer’s agent as opposed to a listing agent. In its simplest form, a buyers’ agent represents the best interest of the buyer, and a listing agent...
New school year stress
A new school year, job, living arrangement, and even a new relationship can cause stress. For many, fall symbolizes back to school, a return to routine, a change in seasons, or a new term. Some view the fall as a chance to make a fresh start and an opportunity to make...
There’s still grillin’ time
Grilled stuffed tomatoes and bell peppers We'll welcome the first day of autumn on Sept. 22. This means, of course, that officially we still have some summer days left from the 1st of September through the 21st. So don't put the...
Business Spotlight: Peace of Mind Medical Massage Therapy
By Blake Ashley Frino-Gerl Andrea Sherrill started her career in the medical field as a certified nurse and soon realized after 10 years she wanted to pursue helping others in a more holistic approach. Studying to become a board and...
Cross Talk: Entrepreneurship or small business owner, what’s the difference?
By Josh Cross While the terms “entrepreneur” and “small business owner” are often used interchangeably, they represent two distinct mindsets and approaches to business. Understanding these differences can offer valuable insights into how each type of leader operates....
