
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...

Jr. CEO Business Day to be held Sunday, March 24
58 students to participate in the annual program ATASCADERO — The annual Jr. CEO program, coordinated by the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, will conclude with Jr. CEO Business Day on Sunday, March 24. The event, showcasing Jr. CEO participants selling their products,...

Back in the Saddle Open Horse Show benefit for the SLO County 4-H Horse Project returns
Proceeds for event at Knudson Training Stables to be used to pay for 4-H shows, clinics, and awards SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County 4-H youth development program’s countywide 4-H Horse Project is organizing the annual Back in the Saddle Open...

New way to support the ALF Food Pantry with donation program
Amazon’s Wish List program allows donors to send food and supplies directly to its warehouse ATASCADERO — In conjunction with Amazon’s Wish List program, ALF Food Pantry now allows donors to send food and supplies directly to its warehouse. Donors click on ALF...

Atascadero Chamber announces this year’s community award winners
The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce award season is upon us once again. This year, the Chamber is honoring six individuals and organizations that have made Atascadero the beautiful, vibrant place that it is.

Moreno remains in lead for District 5 County Supervisor race
The most recent count of votes shows District 5 County Supervisor candidate Heather Moreno heading further into the lead. She current leads the polls with 54.79 percent of the vote (7,249 votes) against Susan Funk who has the remaining 45.21 percent of the vote (5,982 votes). Over 1,200 votes now separate them.

Judge’s ruling on county overcharge for election recount up for reconsideration
Recount was for the 2022 District 2 San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors election SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — After a judge ruled that San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano overcharged a woman who requested a ballot recount for the 2022 District 2 San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Board of Supervisors election, the county […]

Atascadero Little League builds new dugouts with help of community
The Atascadero Little League premiered its brand new dugouts at the annual Little League Opening Day Ceremony on Saturday, March 9, at Paloma Creek Park. The donors, contributors, and volunteers who helped bring the much-needed updated dugouts to the Atascadero baseball community were honored at the ceremony.