Richard “Dick” Ross 1930-2023
A Celebration of Life for Richard “Dick” Ross will be held on Saturday, April 13 at the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum, 2010 Riverside Ave in Paso Robles. The event will start at 11:00 am. Dick was born in Huntington Park, California, in 1930 and lived...
April Issue of Atascadero News Magazine in Your Mailbox this Week
Hello readers! We are proud to announce another issue of Atascadero News Magazine for our loyal fans and new readers. Our team put together another great issue, and we hope you enjoy it! In this issue, we highlight the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce Award...
Supervisors agree to extend Diablo Canyon Power Plant operation
The fate of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) has again shifted after San Luis Obispo County Supervisors approved to extend its operation up to 20 years.
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...
