
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....

Supporting Local Nonprofits
Strengthening Community and Bringing Awareness to Critical Causes By Camille DeVaul and Hayley Mattson Supporting local nonprofits is crucial to enhancing and enriching our communities. These organizations tackle urgent needs like food insecurity, homelessness,...

Ruth E. Dwelle 1977-2024
Ruth Eleanor Dwelle passed away on July 22, 2024, at Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara. Born on June 25, 1977, in Visalia, Ruth was the daughter of Jeanne and David Dwelle. Ruth lived a life full of creativity and passion. She was a talented jeweler and artist...

James V. Smith 1932-2024
James Virgil Smith (Jim) of Taft, CA, passed away at home on September 11 at age 92, following a brief illness. He was a longtime Atascadero resident who moved to Taft three years ago after the death of his wife, Paulette, in order to be near his stepdaughter, Nichole...

Robert R. Johnson 1953-2024
Robert Rigby Johnson, VMD – better known in our community as “Dr. Bob” – passed away on August 15, 2024. His death was sudden and unexpected because he only received his devastating diagnosis of Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer on the afternoon of August 14— his 71st...

Smart Share Housing Solutions announces North County office hours
Anyone is welcome to stop by during the open office hours and meet with staff or a volunteer ATASCADERO — In an effort to provide easier access to their programs, Smart Share Housing Solutions (SSHS) has established open office hours in Atascadero at Eikhof...