Local ‘Leapling’ celebrates 40th birthday
Thursday, Feb. 29, is a Leap Day, which occurs every four years NORTH COUNTY — Yesterday, Feb. 29, we are receiving an additional day in our yearly calendar — yes, it is Leap Day. Every four years in the Gregorian calendar, a 29th day is added to February to account...
Atascadero High School Earth Club to plant trees
The Earth Club is asking Atascadero residents to join in the fun to counteract the school's CO2 emissions ATASCADERO — This year, Atascadero High School's (AHS) Earth Club is teaming up with the nonprofit Tree-Plenish to host a community-wide tree-planting event on...
March Issue of Atascadero News Magazine in Your Mailbox this Weekend
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 our Best Of North SLO County 2024 Winners....
Ann Oropeza-Inman 1935-2024
Ann Oropeza-Inman, 88, of Porterville, California, peacefully went to Heaven on February 17th, 2024. Ann Schuck started her life in Gardena, creating a family of three: Michael, Melody, and David Oropeza. In 1972, she moved to Templeton, where her father, Carl, owned...
Atascadero High School presents ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’
This spring season, the Atascadero High School Theater Department will perform “Willy Wonka Jr.,” a mystifying musical comedy.
LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero is bringing drug awareness to the area with Reality Tour once again
For over a decade, LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero has been collaborating with Reality Tour, created by Candle, Inc., to bring interactive drug awareness and prevention measures to local teens and their parents with the help of local educators and law enforcement.
Atascadero Chamber announces new hires for workforce development support
Eryk Nappi and Kim Wybanga will spearhead initiatives aimed at bridging gaps and educating small businesses ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of two dynamic program managers to its team, making a significant step forward in...
City Council approves Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations for 2024
Before the official start of the meeting, Mayor Heather Moreno asked for a moment of silence in the council chambers for Atascadero’s first mayor, Robert “Bob” Wilkins, who passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25.
Atascadero hosts International Women’s Day with fireworks celebration
ATASCADERO — At Her Table and the City of Atascadero presents a tribute to International Women’s Day. The Central Coast will unveil the fireworks display dedicated solely to commemorating women’s achievements across the globe. This event is scheduled for March 8 in...
Former SLO County employee arrested and charged with stealing public money
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Former county employee Norman Hibble (54) has been arrested and charged with stealing public money while employed with County of San Luis Obispo. The suspected theft was discovered by staff of the Office of the Auditor-Controller, who...
