
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Shasta!
Meet Shasta! Let’s give a warm welcome to our special guest, Shasta! This sweet and spunky one-year-old American Cattle Dog is all dressed up and ready for adoption. She’s healthy, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. Shasta loves playing with her dog friends and has...

Central Coast Craft Beer Fest takes over Sunken Gardens
Support the craft beer revolution on Saturday, March 22 ATASCADERO — The Central Coast Craft Beer Festival will host over 60 independently owned craft breweries, ciders, seltzers and wineries on Saturday, March 22 at the Famous Sunken Gardens in...

North County Events: March 20-26
Here’s a look at this week’s events, featuring exciting activities, gatherings, and opportunities for all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun — mark your calendars and join in! March 21-23 25th Annual City Wide Yard Sale Morro Bay, Multiple Locations 8am-2pm The 2025...

AUSD superintendent search, once thought to be over, will continue on
Board of Trustees rescinds apparent offer to assistant superintendent E.J. Rossi after complaints aired ATASCADERO — For those who took a look at the Tuesday, March 18, meeting agenda for the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees, it looked like the...

11-year-old José Gutiérrez fatally struck in hit-and-run
Authorities arrest 31-year-old Zachary Bernal of Atascadero in connection with the collision ATASCADERO — A tragic hit-and-run incident on Friday afternoon has left the Atascadero community in mourning after an 11-year-old boy was fatally struck by a vehicle....

City begins improvements on pedestrian accessibility near El Camino Real & Santa Rosa Road intersection
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is set to begin work on the Community Development Block Grant Santa Rosa Road Accessibility Project, aimed at enhancing pedestrian accessibility. Starting March 18, the project will repair and modify sidewalks, curbs, ADA ramps, and...

Final days to purchase tickets for Atascadero Chamber’s 102nd Annual Awards Dinner and Gala
ATASCADERO — Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce 102nd Annual Awards Dinner and Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating local excellence. With only a few days left to purchase tickets, join us on April 5, at Rava Wines to honor...

Nipomo man arrested for possession of child pornography
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Deputies have arrested a Nipomo man for possession of child pornography after a routine patrol stop on March 13. According to a press release from the Sheriff's Office, deputies contacted the occupant of a...

City seeks watercraft concessionaire for Atascadero Lake Park
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is now accepting proposals for a Watercraft Concessionaire to operate the boat ramp and paddleboat location at Atascadero Lake Park. The selected provider will have exclusive rights to offer recreational watercraft services at the...

April events happening at the Atascadero Library
ATASCADERO — In the Children’s Programs, "Storytimes" will be held throughout the month. Bilingual Storytime is on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., while English Storytimes are on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. These sessions include stories, songs, and fun for...