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North County Year in Review A look back at the biggest local news stories of 2021 TOP STORIES OF 2021
First 2022 Baby Born at Twin Cities Community Hospital Name: Jorge Luis Gender: Boy Date and time of birth: 1/2/22 at 4:20 p.m. Weight: 7 lb. 7 oz. Height: 19.5 inches
On April 13, 2021 SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson held a press conference on Cal Poly Campus after the arrest of Paul and Ruben Flores for the murder of Kristin Smart. Photo by Camille DeVaul
North County Welcomes First Baby of 2021
Joseph R. Biden Jr., Sworn in as 46th US President
Published Jan. 7 After two New Year’s babies at Tenet Health Central Coast’s Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton is delighted to introduce its first newborn of 2021! The family has chosen to keep the first names private.
Meet Atascadero’s Police Chief Robert Masterson
Published Jan. 14
Published Jan. 14 January 4, 2021, marked the first official day in charge for new Atascadero Police Chief Robert “Bob” Masterson. The new chief is taking over for former chief Jerel Haley whose last day was in October of 2020 after serving the Atascadero Police Department for nine years.
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Richard ‘Dick’ Nock, A Legacy, Friend, and Mentor to All
cows and goats, and maybe a few hogs. You only ate what you grew or raised yourself. Then came the grocery store. People became used to the convenience of running to the store Published Jan. 21 to grab what they needed for dinner For a new president, Inauguration that night. Soon, many of us lost the Day finalizes the transition of execu- art of garden and husbandry. tive powers to a new administration for the presidency of the United States. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor swore in America’s first female Vice President, Kamala Harris, and Chief Justice John Roberts swore in Joseph Biden as the 46th President of the United States.
North County Farmers Markets Provide Local Fresh Produce
1. Justice Begins for Kristin Smart After Almost 25 Years 2. Det. Benedetti Laid to Rest After Thousands Attend Memorial Service 3. Friday Night Lights Return 4. AHS Finishes Renovations, New Science and Shop Buildings 5. Meet Atascadero’s Police Chief Robert Masterson 6. California Mid-State Fair Celebrates 75th Anniversary 7. Over 250 Protest Student Vaccine Mandate at SLO Health Department 8. AHS Celebrates InPerson for the 100th Graduation 9. Atascadero Greyhound Boy’s Water Polo Team Historic CIF Win! 10. Atascadero Fall Fest a Huge Success to comply with COVID restrictions almost across the board. On Dec. 3, California announced a regional stay at home order which included San Luis Obispo County under the Southern California region.
AHS Finishes Renovations, New Science and North County Buildings Restaurants Receive Shop From State Alcohol Published Feb. 11 While it is still unclear when exactly Beverage Control students will be able to return to cam-
On a chilly morning in Cayucos, California, some long time friends sat around a fire on their friend’s ranch. With polenta being stirred and stew warming in a pot, they laughed and Published Feb. 11 shared memories of a man who will pus at Atascadero High School, one Published Jan. 28 never be forgotten. On paper, Richard thing that is for certain is they will “Dick” Leo Nock was a cattle rancher, There was a time when everyone It is probably safe to say that restau- have some brand new state of the art a beef industry advocate, livestock en- grew their own food. Everyone had rant owners are exhausted from the trepreneur, and Army Veteran. a garden, a flock of chickens, dairy constant pivoting they have had to do CONTINUED ON PAGE A4
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4TH ANNUAL CHICKEN RUN Returns In Person To Remember the Frace Sisters | A3
NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS and How They Could Affect You in 2022 | A5
PASO ROBLES YOUTH ARTS Center Looks Back on 2021 and Thanks Its Supporters | A6
CHEERS TO 2022 with Deconstructed Apple Pie and the 6th Annual Tamale Festival | A12
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