It's hard to believe it's August, the eighth month of the year. But I look at August as one more opportunity to celebrate summer before fall officially arrives on Sept. 22. Since school starts this month for most school districts, why not...

The Legacy of Atascadero Fire Department By The Atascadero News Editorial Board  Established in 1915, the Atascadero Fire Department has a storied history rooted in community spirit and volunteerism. It all began with the foresight of community leaders who, as...

By Jaime Silveira BRE #01706045 If you are a real estate fan, you likely know many of the terms used in the “biz.” More than likely though, your day-to-day activities don’t involve a property-for-sale sign or real estate contracts and terms. Until, of course, you...

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. Entrepreneurs...

The entire Central Coast of California is rich with the arts and often serves as a refuge or haven for artists from both the Bay Area and Southern California. Tourists and locals enjoy this beautiful slice of California located three hours between...

By Tom Butler  Atascadero Unified School District Superintendent Welcome to the 2024-25 school year. We are so excited to begin another great school year and truly look forward to supporting your students to be college, career, and...

Get your motors running and head out to El Camino Real for the kickoff of Atascadero's favorite Cruisin' Weekend jam-packed with vintage cars. It all starts with the 31st Annual Hot El Camino Nite cruise, which happens Friday, Aug. 16,...

When I sat down across from Roy Barba and asked the president of the Mid State Cruizers if he grew up in the North County, I never expected his answer. "I was actually born in New York," stated Barba at the beginning of our interview. "I was in New York...

By Kyla Skinner It has circled into a full year that I’ve been writing these articles. It is an honor to write them and an honor to be in business in downtown Atascadero. July marked three years for my little optical shop on Traffic Way,...