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New SLO County animal services facility officially opens

Modern facility will create a healthier, more humane housing environment, better level of care – County and city leaders came together Wednesday in a ribbon-cutting Full Article

Atascadero High School Athlete of the Week

Greyhounds: Ben Strohl Year: Senior Sport: Boys Water Polo Coach’s comment: Ben is the leading scorer for the water polo team. Last week he Full Article

Templeton High School Athlete of the Week

Eagle: Landen Miller Sport: Boy’s Varsity Football Year: Senior Coach’s comment: Landen is a team captain and led the Eagles to a 37-7 victory last Full Article

Partial road closure planned on Del Rio Road tonight

During construction, westbound lane on Del Rio will be closed – In order to minimize impacts to public vehicular traffic, the contractor constructing public improvements Full Article

Library association president wins ‘Dancing With Our Stars’ competition

Melinda Reed raised over $65,500 to benefit Templeton Library – Templeton Community Library Association President Melinda Reed won the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy the final Full Article

Community turns out for Showdown Cornhole Tournament

More than 50 teams participate in 6th annual event – More than 50 teams took part Friday and Saturday in Atascadero’s 6th annual Showdown Charity Full Article

Atascadero police say human remains discovered are likely Native American

At-risk missing person located

Arizona man safely reunited with family – At-risk missing person Michael Larson, 76, of Arizona, was located this morning by the California Highway Patrol in Full Article

Charles Paddock Zoo celebrates International Red Panda Day

Red Panda events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday – On Saturday, the Charles Paddock Zoo celebrates International Red Panda Day. Two Full Article

Greyhounds travel to Santa Maria tonight

Kick-off for the Saints vs Greyhounds is 7 p.m. in Santa Maria – Friday night football games will be much cooler this weekend. Last Saturday, Full Article

Atascadero police chief released from city employment agreement

City manager, police chief say that ‘incompatible management styles’ is reason behind the release – The City of Atascadero has released Police Chief Robert (Bob) Full Article