Officers arrest man in bar altercation involving firearm results in arrest
ATASCADERO — On March 31, at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers from the Atascadero Police Department responded to multiple reports of an altercation at the Whiskey and June Bar, located at 5950 El Camino Real. It was reported a male had confronted others, brandished a...
Law enforcement and school district to hold active shooter training and crisis management exercise
ATASCADERO — In collaboration with the Atascadero Unified School District, the Atascadero Police and Fire Departments announce an upcoming active shooter training and crisis management exercise scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, and Friday, April 5. This training...
Early warning system sirens to sound this Tuesday and Wednesday
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 2 & 3, the Early Warning System sirens located in the Diablo Canyon Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) will undergo regularly-scheduled low volume growl tests. Each siren throughout the EPZ will be tested...
North County Athlete of the Week: March 7
John W. Drake 1939-2024
John W. Drake, 85, passed away on March 11, 2024, in San Luis Obispo, surrounded by his family. He was born March 5, 1939, in Whitley Gardens, California, the youngest of six children to Charles and Lisle Drake. Raised in the Paso Robles area, he attended the local...
Esther McILwain 1949-2024
I regretfully announce the passing of my mother, Esther McILwain, on March 18, 2024. After suffering from a stroke on December 15, she never recovered. However, as she slipped into heaven, she was surrounded by family who loved her very much. Esther is survived by her...
City announces summer concert series band lineup
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero announced the bands that have been selected for the “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series. The concert series takes place at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will include a total of eight concerts...
City receives project awards for Santa Lucia Road Bridge and Via Avenue Bridge
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero was recently awarded both the 2023 Transportation Project of the Year ($5 million to $25 million) and Overall Project of the Year to the Via Avenue and Santa Lucia Road Bridge projects from the Central Coast Chapter of the American...
Spring Festival & Party for the Planet scheduled at Charles Paddock Zoo
ATASCADERO — Spring is here and if you are looking for fun-filled family activities during Spring Break, come check out all the fun at the Charles Paddock Zoo. Its Spring Festival has kicked off with a variety of fun things to do from baby chicks to scheduled animal...
Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno secures District 5 Supervisor seat
Moreno defeated Atascadero City Councilmember Susan Funk, will replace current Supervisor Debbie Arnold SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The final results are in for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election and we now know who will be taking the San Luis Obispo County...
