
Tamale Festival returns to Sunken Gardens this weekend
ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero announced the 8th Annual Tamale Festival. The festival will be held in the Sunken Gardens and Downtown Atascadero on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. The festival will kick off on...

Fundraisers announced to support Atascadero Printery Foundation
Over $29,000 has been raised through the generosity of local donors ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Printery Foundation has announced several events and fundraisers to support the Atascadero Printery. With the Brick By Brick Fundraiser gathering momentum,...

Update: CHP confirms jumping incident on overpass ended in fatality
Update (1:14 p.m.): CHP has informed Atascadero News that a woman died after jumping from the Del Rio Road over-crossing down onto the northbound lanes of US-101 this morning. Due to no vehicles involved in the incident, Atascadero Police Department has taken over the...

Nipomo development approved by SLO County supervisors with 3-2 vote
Following two days of discussion, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors came to a decision on Wednesday, April 24, to approve the Dana Reserve Specific Plan. The project will bring close to 1,400 homes to Nipomo.

Richard C. Mullikin 1946-2024
Richard Cecil Mullikin, 77, of Atascadero, California, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024. Richard was born in Franklin, Indiana, on September 22, 1946, and raised in Cambria, California. He enjoyed playing football and baseball at Coast Union High School,...

Larry Matthews 1945-2024
Larry Matthews was born on June 30, 1945, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to parents Raymond and Alverna. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Matthews; children, Larry A. Matthews, Sheri Kimmel, and Christopher Matthews; and three grandchildren. He is also survived by his...

North County Sports Briefs
PASO ROBLES Undefeated in their Ocean League season, the Paso Robles High School girls beach volleyball team has seized the title of 2024 Ocean League Champions. With a win earlier over Righetti, they locked up first place in league and an...

County releases 2024-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan
Community-led plan focuses on healthy neighborhoods, access to care, mental health, and substance use SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The Public Health Department and community partners recently released the 2024-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan, a roadmap...

Atascadero Chamber of Commerce celebrates community members at 101st Chamber Gala
On Saturday, April 20, starting at 5 p.m., 400 members of the community dressed in their finest and headed to Rava Wines in Paso Robles to celebrate everything Atascadero and its chamber have to offer the community.

Citywide Yard Sale hits Atascadero for seventh year
People were out on the streets hunting for pre-owned treasures on Saturday, April 20, for the 7th Annual Atascadero Citywide Yard Sale. The bargains were flowing from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with over 120 Atascadero residents and neighborhoods participating.