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Atascadero Chamber Gala Honors 2021 Honorees
Published May 12 Records were broken when the Templeton High School’s (THS) girls swim team took home the CIF Central Section Division 2 championship over the last weekend.
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Gala Returns
Published May 12 After a year away, the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Gala at Rava Wines on May 7.
Bearcat Stunt Team Goes to CIF State
Published May 12 The Paso Robles High School Bearcats stunt team made history as the first team to win the CIF Central Section championship. They will move on to compete in the State CIF in Sacramento on Friday, May 13.
SLO County Sheriff’s Host First Rodeo
Published May 19 The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department held its inaugural Sheriff’s Rodeo on Saturday, May 14, and the community was ready for it. More than 4,000 people were in attendance.
Atascadero Chamber Gala Honors 2021 Honorees
Published May 26 Community members and Atascadero business owners gathered together on the evening of Saturday, May 21, for the 99th Annual Atascadero Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala. The sold-out event was held at Springhill Suites by Marriott in Atascadero from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Awards were given out at the Gala to community members who were nominated by their peers.
Best of the West Antique Equipment Show Returns
Published June 2 American history and equipment enthusiasts came out in full force to Santa Margarita this Memorial weekend for the Best of the West Antique Equipment Show. Proceeds from the event support the Paso Robles Annual Pioneer Day celebrations.
Atascadero Celebrates Fallen Heroes at Memorial Day Ceremony
Published June 2 Hundreds of locals headed out to the Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial to celebrate our fallen heroes at Atascadero’s 14th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, which took place on Monday, May 30.
Memorial Day Ceremony Returns to Paso Robles District Cemetery
Published June 2 More than 300 people showed up for the return of the Paso Robles District Cemetery’s Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30. The event honors and remembers the men and women who lost their lives in service to our country.
Atascadero High School’s Class of 2022 Celebrates Graduation
Published June 9 On Thursday, June 2, family and friends of the students in Atascadero High School’s (AHS) graduating Class of 2022 filled the bleachers at Memorial Stadium.
‘Backroad Cowgirls’: Court and Kiah Take California
Published June 9 A new digital series highlighting California’s people in agriculture premiered this week — and it was created and hosted by the Central Coast’s very own Kiah Twisselman Burchett.
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival is Back and Bigger than Ever
Published June 9 Thousands of beer lovers rushed through the gates of the Paso Robles Event Center at noon on Saturday, June 4, to participate in tasting an extensive range of beers at the ninth annual Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival (FWIBF).
Bearcats Ready to ‘Stand for a Better Future’
Published June 16 On a more than toasty day, Paso Robles High School (PRHS) hosted its 126th graduation for the Class of 2022 on Fri-
Resilence Shines Through Templeton’s Class of 2022
Published June 16 The Class of 2022 from Templeton High School officially graduated and closed their high school chapter on Thursday, June 9.
Local Archer Bella Otter Takes Two Golds at Pan American Championships
Published June 16 Bella Otter made her hometown of Atascadero proud when she brought home two gold medals after competing in the Pan American Championships in Nova Scotia, Canada, at the beginning of the month. The Championships took place from May 31 thru June 5.
Tom Maas Clubhouse Celebrates Grand Opening
Published June 23 After just over a year after breaking ground on the building, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (CGCMCC) celebrated the grand opening of the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles.
Galaxy Theatre Replaced as Operator of Downtown Cinemas
Published June 30 The movie theater in the Colony Square shopping center will have a new operator effective immediately. Sanborn Theatres, the local family cinema business, will replace Galaxy Theatre as operator after 10 years, Jeff Nelson, CEO of Cinema Square, LLC, and the theater’s owner, announced on Thursday, June 23.
Published June 30 Farmers up and down California are once again facing an uncertain season ahead of them as a state water curtailment order issued in August 2021 continues to take its toll on farming and ranching families.
Fifth Generation Graduates from Paso Robles High School
Published June 30 Paso Robles High School (PRHS) saw a fifth-generation Bearcat graduate on Friday night, June 10.
Templeton 5K Beer Run Makes Triumphant Return After Two-Year Break
Published July 14 Lovers of exercise and beer gathered at BarrelHouse Brewing Company on Saturday, July 9, for the 5th Annual Templeton 5K Beer Run. The race began at 8 a.m., with proceeds going directly to the Templeton Recreation Department.
Morbid piece of James Dean memorabilia on sale has Paso Robles ties
Published July 14 A listing on an antique’s social media page caught some attention from Paso Roblans — the listing in question was for an embalming table used in a local funeral home and likely held the remains of actor James Dean.
The All Comers Track Meet Returns to Atascadero
Published July 21 Since the summer of 2000, the All Comers Track Meet has been a family favorite in Atascadero. This year the event started on Wednesday, July 13, with the following meet on Wednesday, July 20, and concluding with its final meet on Wednesday, July 27. The All Comers track meet is held at Atascadero Memorial Stadium at Atascadero High School.
Kristin Smart Murder Trial Starts at the Case’s Beginning in 1996
Published July 21 Opening statements for the Kristin Smart murder trial began on July 18 with the prosecution starting at the case’s beginning — the Sunday night Stand and Denise Smart did not hear from their daughter.
Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant has a New Court
Published July 21 A new court has been crowned at the California Mid-State Fair. Like in 2021, the Miss California Mid-State Fair [CMSF] Pageant was held on Wednesday, July 20, the opening night of the fair. Five young ladies from Templeton and Paso Robles competed for their spot on the 2022 court. This year, the contestants participated in interview, talent, evening wear, and final question segments.
Equality Mural Project Brings Art Downtown
Published July 28 Historically, downtown Atascadero, specifically the Traffic Way area, used to be a well-known Arts District. The Equality Mural Project is working hard to bring art back into our thriving community
Published July 28 San Luis Obispo County farmers and ranchers gathered for their yearly reunion at the California Mid-State Fair on July 21 — the annual Cattlemen and Farmers Day.
Published July 28 Two young women dominated this year’s JB Dewar Tractor Restoration competition at the California Mid-State Fair.
Midnight Madness Back at Atascadero High School
Published Aug. 4 On Monday, Aug. 1, at precisely 11:59 p.m., Atascadero High School’s football team had its first fully padded practice at Memorial Stadium.
Cammie Velci Spreads Fentynal Awareness and Education Outside of Central Coast
Published Aug. 18 Though the Emilio Velci Aloha Project’s founder Cammie Velci tends to stay local with her fentanyl awareness and education, she’s been attending fentanyl events all over the country over the last couple of months. Velci, who lost her son Emilio to fentanyl poisoning in 2020, has been championing education about the drug ever since.
Winemaker’s Cookoff Sells Out for 23rd Anniversary
Published Aug. 18 Last weekend, the Paso Robles Rotary Club held their community favorite Winemaker’s Cookoff, which benefits their scholarship program for Paso Robles High School graduates.
Atascadero’s Cruisin’ Weekend a Huge Sucess
Published Aug. 25 Fans of cars and classic fun headed to Atascadero last weekend for Atascadero’s Cruisin’ Weekend. The festivities kicked off with the 29th Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, Aug. 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cruise route went from Curbaril Avenue to Traffic Way, and the 500 cars participating drove in a loop for the whole two hours, allowing spectators to see the vehicles more than once.
Veterans Take Honor Flight Around Central Coast
Published Sept. 1 Born on Sept. 2, 1922, World War II veteran Charles “Cap” Capper will celebrate his 100th birthday this Friday.
Children’s House Montessori School Celebrates 42 Years in Atascadero
Published Sept. 1 Children’s House Montessori School has been a staple in education in Atascadero for the last 42 years. Even though the school officially missed its 40year anniversary in 2020 due to COVID, the school has thrived through the last two years and stayed open to the community.
Living Full Throttle: Remembering Aviator Sherman Smoot
Published Sept. 8 On Friday, Sept. 2, the aviation community lost one of its own when Sherman Smoot died in a plane accident in Kern County. Smoot was piloting his Yakovlev Yak-11, named “Czech Mate,” in preparation for the upcoming Reno Air Races, held yearly in September.
Paso Robles Bearcats Beat Atascadero Greyhounds
Published Sept. 8 The Paso Robles Bearcats and Atascadero Greyhounds played what was possibly each team’s most anticipated game of the season last Friday night, Sept. 2, at the Atascadero Memorial Stadium.
Atascadero Colony Days Announce Royalty and Grand Marshal
Published Sept. 15 Three of Atascadero’s residents have been awarded the roles of Grand Marshal, King, and Queen of Colony Days by the Atascadero Colony Days Committee. Ann Little will act as Grand Marshal, while Dan and Ramona Phillips will be crowned the King and Queen. All three will be honored at the upcoming Quota of Atascadero Tea on Sunday, Sept. 25, and lead the Colony Days Parade on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Local Farm Shares Effects from Recent Heat Wave
Published Sept. 15 We are finally on the other side of an extreme heat wave on the Central Coast as we move into the winter months, but local farmers are still feeling the repercussions of weekslong temperatures of 110 degrees.
