Atascadero Police Department executes search warrants in narcotics investigation
ATASCADERO — On March 5, the Atascadero Police Department, in collaboration with the Paso Robles Police Department and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, executed three search warrants as part of a six-month investigation into the sale of...
Gerhard (Gary) J. Sizemore 1950-2025
Gerhard (Gary) Josef Sizemore passed away on January 24, 2025, at 11:45 PM, 15 minutes from his 75th birthday. He is survived by three children (Jeremy, Tim, and Heidi), three grandchildren (Tanner, Kohen, and Kennley), ex-wife Jeanie (married for 35+ years), and his...
Richard Cudigan 1946-2025
Richard Cudigan of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on February 3, 2025. Richard was born March 5, 1946, in Albuquerque, NM. He served in the Air Force from 1967 to 1969 and served one year in Vietnam with his good friend Mike Cleland. Richard married Karen (Johnson)...
Kenneth Colwell 1936-2025
Long-time Paso Robles resident Kenny Colwell crossed the finish line on February 11, 2025. Proud father, grandfather, and husband to Linda for 66 years, Kenny will be remembered for his quick wit, unassuming manner, love of his family, and his patient, gentle soul. He...
Atascadero Track Stars Shine at Memorial Meet
Local athletes shine in baseball, softball, tennis, and track events across the region NORTH COUNTY — Atascadero High School’s track and field team delivered standout performances at the Memorial Meet on Saturday, March 1. In the mile run, Gabi Ramsey surged over the...
Local educators rally against potential DOE dismantling
Paso Robles teachers and community members protest federal cuts, while a Trump supporter seeks common ground NORTH COUNTY — At the beginning of February, national news outlets reported that President Donald Trump’s administration was working on an executive order that...
Commentary: Typhoon Trump
A month or so into his presidency, Trump has smashed into the federal bureaucracy like a category 5 typhoon leaving the inhabitants of the national capitol stunned and paralyzed. Not since the administration of Teddy Roosevelt 120 years ago have some many “rice bowls”...
Perspective: A path to oneness
By Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Even amidst today's challenges of conflict, division, and uncertainty, I still believe in the inherent goodness of Life. Now, more than ever, I feel called to amplify this belief and spread its message far and wide. Ernest Holmes, a...
Perspective: Eatin’ feed
By Lee Pitts Legend has it that as a five-year-old, I ate a common garden snail. I don't know why, but I assume it was either on a dare or that I got paid for it in some fashion. Knowing me as well as I do, I have to believe that cash was exchanged. When people hear...
Letter to the Editor: Urgent Action Needed to Protect the Lake and Wildlife
Dear Editor, Open letter to Atascadero City Manager: Mr. J. Lewis, I'm sure you are well aware that our lake is the heart of the city. All measures should be taken to keep it healthy, not only for the citizens but for the wonderful wildlife which makes its home here....
