The El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancements Project: Where are we in the process?
The ECR Project is slated for completion this summer ATASCADERO — The El Camino Real Downtown Safety and Parking Enhancements Project (ECR Project) kicked off in June of last summer, and since then, the improvements to downtown Atascadero have been steadily...
Sheryl L. Tatreau 1947-2025
Sheryl Lee Tatreau (Metson) passed away surrounded by her beloved family on January 26, 2025, in Templeton, CA. She was 77 years old. Sheryl was born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, on March 6, 1947, to George and Alice Metson. It was there she met...
Donald C. McMillan 1935-2025
Donald Chancy McMillan, 89, of Shandon, California, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, taking in his beloved panoramic view with his wife, Barb McMillan, by his side. Born on August 13, 1935, in Paso Robles, Don spent his entire life in the Shandon Highlands....
Jacqueline G. Nelson 1957-2025
Jacqueline Gayle Nelson (O’Dell), also known as Jaci, passed away peacefully at MD Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston, Texas. Jaci was lovingly surrounded by her loved ones on the morning of February 14, 2025, when she went to heaven. Jaci was 67 years old and loved...
Atascadero man killed in solo-vehicle collision
SANTA MARGARITA — A fatal solo-vehicle crash occurred early Thursday morning, Feb. 27, on State Route 58 east of Red Hill Road, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). At approximately 2:48 a.m., CHP officers responded to reports of the incident and...
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce chosen to lead National WACE Conference
This honor cements the Chamber’s influence in the industry ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce has been selected to lead the 2026 Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) Conference in Tucson, Arizona, one of the most...
Shady Oaks Farm welcomes this year’s baby goats
Visitors invited to meet and interact with the farm's newest playful additions ATASCADERO — Shady Oaks Farm has announced the arrival of 10 adorable baby goats, inviting the community to visit and experience these playful new additions first-hand....
Atascadero and SLO County begin clean energy service with Central Coast Community Energy
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero and unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County have officially begun receiving clean energy service through Central Coast Community Energy (3CE). With this transition, residents and businesses in Atascadero and SLO County...
CCHDR Pet of the Week: Poppy!
Meet Poppy! Poppy, a six-month-old cattle dog mix, is a resilient rescue pup living at the Rescue Ranch, often seen running alongside resident dog Abbie. Once feral, she has been undergoing rehabilitation with her dedicated foster mom, Wendy, who has worked tirelessly...
Kenneth W. Dyck 1941-2025
Lifelong Paso Robles resident Kenneth Dyck passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at home in his favorite chair on January 11, 2025. Kenneth was born to Henry and Margaret Dyck on July 1, 1941, the baby of their 10 children. Known to many as Kenny, he spent his...
