Publisher’s Letter: A Season of Gratitude and Reflection
This Thanksgiving serves as a meaningful reminder to pause, reflect, and appreciate the many blessings in our lives. Amid the busyness of daily routines, it’s easy to take for granted the simple joys and remarkable people who bring richness to our journey. This season...
City’s ECR project enters new phase of construction
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero continues to make progress on the El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancements Project (The ECR Project) and is working to minimize traffic impacts ahead of the Downtown holiday shopping season. The ECR Project is a...
Atascadero FFA shines at national convention in Indiana
Members earn top honors, national recognition, and unforgettable experiences By Analisa Jorgensen Guest Contributor ATASCADERO — The annual National FFA Convention took place in Indianapolis, Indiana, from Oct. 23 to 26. This year, nine...
Tassajara Creek road closure for bridge work
SANTA MARGARITA — A portion of Tassajara Creek Road in Santa Margarita, south of the State Route 58 junction, will be closed next week to allow for bridge deck resurfacing. Closure Details: Dates: Monday, December 2, to Thursday, December 5 Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Atascadero Community Band’s ‘Concert of Monstrous Proportions’ casts a spell on the crowd
Band donates over $1,000 to AHS Band Boosters for instrumental music programs at Atascadero High ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Community Band summoned a crowd of fiendishly excited fans to their spooktacular, monstrous concert at the Atascadero Bible...
Atascadero Police investigating critical injury incident at Outlaws Bar
ATASCADERO — Investigators are seeking any information, videos, or photos that could assist them in a critical injury investigation. On Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1:54 a.m. the Atascadero Police Department and Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of an...
Turkey trots and Happy Thanksgiving
How appropriate to have a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! ECHO's family-friendly "trot" event is scheduled for this Thanksgiving with registration starting at 8:30 a.m., at Atascadero Lake Park. There is a suggested donation of $20 per person that can be made...
North County election results near completion
6,274 ballots left to count as local measures and city council seats hang in the balance NORTH COUNTY — Counting ballots is nearly at its end here in San Luis Obispo County. According to the County Clerk Reporter Elaina Cano's ballot report on Saturday,...
Mid State Cruizers donate $12,000 to local charities
On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Mid State Cruizers gave away $12,000 to local charities at their monthly meeting.
From the Publisher: A season of change and reflection
As election season draws to a close, we are now in the period of waiting for the final counts from the county, which are expected by early December. Many wonder why it takes so long for the votes to be officially certified, but it’s a process that ensures accuracy,...
