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Obituary of Sharon Heffner, 87
July 10th, 2026
– Our beloved mother and grandmother, Sharon Anita Heffner, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 4th, 2026, at the age of 87. Sharon
Obituary of Olympia McKinsey
July 10th, 2026
– Our beloved mother, Olympia Gloria McKinsey, passed away peacefully in Atascadero, California, on June 13, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family. Olympia
City of Atascadero selects new fire chief
July 9th, 2026
Pending council approval, he will assume the role on Sept. 19 – The City of Atascadero has appointed David J. Van Son as its next
Woods Humane Society announces foster drive, 2-for-1 kitten adoptions
July 9th, 2026
– Woods Humane Society aims to help as many kittens as possible during National Kitten Day weekend, this Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026,
Atascadero winery earns gold medal for sparkling viognier
July 9th, 2026
Winery will mark two years in downtown Atascadero on Aug. 22 – Marin’s Vineyard announced that its 2024 sparkling Viognier received a Gold Medal at
Local food pantry seeking shelf-stable food donations
July 8th, 2026
Pantry requests soup and other shelf-stable food donations – The Atascadero Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry is asking the community to help restock its shelves
Mid-State Fair highlights new features
July 8th, 2026
What’s new at the fair for 2026 – The California Mid-State Fair will return July 15-26 with new attractions, food, activities, entertainment, and guest amenities
Templeton Library hosts drumming workshop Saturday
July 8th, 2026
Participants of all ages can attend the free workshop – Templeton Library will host a percussion demonstration and workshop led by Drum Corps champion Sam
Summer concert series continues with Ghost Monster
July 7th, 2026
Free concert begins July 11 at Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand – The City of Atascadero’s “Saturday in the Park” Summer Concert Series continues Saturday with
Templeton student restores Farmall Cub tractor
July 7th, 2026
Project survives fire, reaches completion – A Templeton student has completed the restoration of a Farmall Cub tractor after the project was nearly lost in
