
North County Events: February 27 – March 5
Here’s a look at this week’s events, featuring exciting activities, gatherings, and opportunities for all ages. Don’t miss out on the fun — mark your calendars and join in! March Events March 2 13th Annual Cioppino & Vino Paso Robles Event Center 1-4pm...

Perspective: Events and cookies
The popular Paso Robles Main Street Business Mixer for February will be held at Sunshine Olive Oil Tasting Room and Boutique, located at 1244 Pine Street, #106A, in Paso Robles, this Thursday, February 27, at 5:30 p.m. You are invited to share your business with...

City Council approves $1 million toward Charles Paddock Zoo improvements
Council also OKs Agreement for Consolidation to move Dial-a-Ride under SLO Regional Transit Authority umbrella ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council moved forward with big plans for the city's Charles Paddock Zoo during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The...

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....