
StoryLabs brings new co-working space, The Co-Op, to Atascadero
On Thursday, March 21, StoryLabs’ new co-working space, The Co-Op, opened its doors and hosted the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce mixer. Atascadero News attended to get the scoop on the new business…

Central Coast Craft Beer Fest brings in record-breaking crowds
The sixth annual Central Coast Craft Beer Fest (CCCBF) took over the Sunken Gardens on Saturday, March 23, from 12 to 4 p.m. Even though rain was in the forcast and made an appearance on the day, over 2,300 guests braved the spratic rainfall for a chance to taste the best adult beverages on the Central Coast.

Atascadero Chamber of Commerces second annual Jr. CEO Business Day is a big hit
On Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce’s Jr. CEOs took The Plaza across from Sunken Gardens for the second annual Jr. CEO Business Day. There, the youngsters showed off the businesses they worked six weeks to build while attending the Chamber’s digital program.

City Council moves forward with General Plan Update
The evening’s main topic of discussion was the General Plan Update Project. The project was presented by both city staff and MIG, Inc. consultants who have been working on the project.

Clerk-Recorder anticipates election certification by March 27
SLO County's voter participation rate is at 51.87 percent of registered voters as of today SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano has released updated results today following the counting of the most recent set of ballots from the March 5, Presidential...

City announces Summer Concert Series Band Line-up
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...

County sees cases of tuberculosis rise in SLO County and across the state
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Department fo Public Health announced that the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in California and here in San Luis Obispo County is increasing, though numbers remain low. Ten cases of active TB were identified in...

Local nonprofits partner for City Farm SLO Tour for at-risk children
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County are introducing a tour of City Farm SLO to volunteer mentors and their mentees. The morning will kick off at 10 a.m. with planting seeds, transplanting seedlings, and then tasting the...

Eleanor R. Chasteen 1936-2024
Eleanor Raye Chasteen, 86, of Paso Robles, CA, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at Danish Care Nursing Home. Born May 15, 1936, in Dallas, Texas, to Billy W. and Lillian N. Williams. Eleanor is survived by daughters Felecia Freer and Leilani Hanna, four...

Dorothy A. Bennett 1939-2024
Dorothy Ann Bennett entered into eternal rest on March 7, 2024, after a wonderful 85 years of a beautiful life. Dorothy was born in Hubbard, Nebraska, and grew up in South Sioux City, Nebraska. Her best friend, Rosemary, introduced her to her future husband, L Wesley...