
Colony Days Committee choose Giessingers as this year’s King and Queen
Karen McNamara announced as the 2024 Colony Days Grand Marshal ATASCADERO — The Colony Days Committee is proud to announce their picks for 2024's Grand Marshal and Royalty. This year's Grand Marshal will be Karen McNamara, who has been a fixture in Colony Days...

CoastHills Credit Union reopens Pueblo Ave. location after storm damage repairs
ATASCADERO — CoastHills Credit Union has reopened its Atascadero branch on Monday, Sept. 16. The branch, located at 8900 Pueblo Ave., has been closed since January 2023 due to significant damage caused by a winter storm. During construction,CoastHills continued...

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services reports rise in fire activity
ATASCADERO — Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services experienced a significant increase in fire activity last week, with two major incidents occurring within the city. The department urges residents to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions as fire season...

Where the good stuff is
By Angela Cisneros Can you believe the first day of fall is almost here? This is the beginning of my favorite time of year, and Atascadero has so many fun things to do in September. First Fridays kick off September with a concert at The Plaza on El Camino....

Atascadero Library Children’s, Teen, and Adult Programs for October
The Atascadero Library is located at 6555 Capistrano Ave., Atascadero. Children’s Programs Storytimes at the Libary (ages 5 and under) Bilingual Storytime: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. English Storytimes: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Read to a Dog ...

SLO County launches high school voter registration competition
County partners with the League of Women Voters to engage students in voter registration drives SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The County of San Luis Obispo Clerk-Recorder’s Office has partnered with the League of Women Voters (LWVSLO) to launch a countywide...

Brew at the Zoo draws crowds for conservation and craft beverages
Charles Paddock Zoo hosts 11th annual event, raising funds for wildlife conservation with beer, wine, and entertainment By Maylia Baird Of Atascadero News ATASCADERO — Saturday, Sept. 7, was the 11th annual Brew at the Zoo, and it was packed with attendees,...

Atascadero Chamber of Commerce welcomes new team member to drive community growth
Local Tobi Rossi-Wilson has joined the team as its new member services and event assistant ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce announced that Tobi Rossi-Wilson has joined the team as its new member services and event assistant. Rossi-Wilson, a...

Atascadero Colony Days Parade set to celebrate 50 Years of Fabulous Floats
Parade is set to begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 5, following a new route through downtown Atascadero ATASCADERO — This year marks a monumental celebration as the Atascadero Colony Days Parade returns on Oct. 5, embracing the theme “50 Years of Fabulous...

Atascadero shops team up with local artists for first-ever A-Town Art Hop
The event was such a hit that it will be back in November ATASCADERO — Art lovers of all ages hit the downtown streets of Atascadero on Friday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., for the first-ever A-Town Art Hop. The Art Hop was a free, self-guided art tour blending...