City Council approves Tourism Business Improvement District Assessment Increase
At the start of the meeting, Councilmember Charles Bourbeau read a proclamation that declared Oct. 6 through 12 Fire Prevention Week.
Woods Humane Society hosts biggest Pet Party on the Central Coast on Oct. 26
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Woods Humane Society invites the community — including leashed and friendly dogs — to its San Luis Obispo campus for the biggest local pet celebration of the year, the Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ...
A murder mystery with real cops raises funds for local law enforcement
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Want a firsthand look at how the sheriff’s detectives go about their business, investigating crimes, collecting evidence, piecing together clues, and solving crimes? Then an upcoming fundraiser might be just what you’re looking for. For the...
The autumn season begins Downtown!
By Kyla Skinner Guest Contributor October is the month when we are all ready for autumn, but it’s still summer in Atascadero … the fuzzy, cozy Halloween costumes will have your child suffering from heat stroke! Alas, it’s still warm, but we...
Introducing this year’s Colony Days King and Queen, Don and Janey Giessinger!
Fifty years ago, Don and Janey Giessinger made the move to Atascadero from Burbank and solidified themselves in the city that they have called home ever since. As fans, past participants, and members of the crowd at the Colony Days Parade since its inception, Don and...
Introducing this year’s Colony Days Grand Marshal, Karen McNamara!
The Colony Days Committee has picked one of their recent own as the 2024 Grand Marshal by choosing Karen McNamara to fill the role. "It just is an honor," Karen said of getting selected to preside over the event. "Typically at Colony Days, I was somewhere,...
‘Fifty Years of Fabulous Floats’ hit the streets of Atascadero for upcoming Colony Days
The Colony Days Parade is right around the corner, and it's taking place on Saturday, Oct. 5, with all the regular fanfare you'd come to expect. This year, the streets will be filled with parade entries celebrating "Fifty Years of Fabulous Floats,"...
Morro Bay Art Association hosts lecture and book signing with John Seed
MORRO BAY — On Nov. 11, the Morro Bay Art Association will present a special lecture and book signing featuring renowned art writer John Seed. Seed will discuss his latest book, "More Disruption: Representational Art in Flux," which explores how 43 contemporary...
Morro Bay Maritime Festival set for Oct. 9-13
ATASCADERO — Come celebrate Morro Bay’s awesome marine heritage when the Maritime Museum hosts the Morro Bay Maritime Festival from Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 9-13, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce. The festival features a variety of events and fun things to...
Road closures and traffic impacts for Atascadero’s Colony Day Parade & Festival
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is preparing for the 51st Annual Colony Days Parade & Festival, set for Saturday, Oct. 5. The parade will start at 10 a.m., beginning behind City Hall on Lewis Avenue and moving along Capistrano, Highway 41, and El Camino Real...
