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Memorial Day Ceremony draws hundreds to Faces of Freedom memorial
–Hundreds of people attended the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial on Monday afternoon. The event opened with a flyover by Full Article
Flags and ribbons supporting police removed from Atascadero Police Department
Flags and ribbons were placed by locals around the building last month –This past week, blue ribbons and Thin Blue Line flags which decorated the Full Article
Mr. Putter’s Boathouse opens at Atascadero Lake
Paddleboats and surrey bikes will bring recreational fun to the lake –Many people are familiar with Mr. Putters Putt Putt miniature golf course located in Full Article
Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation prepares for annual Memorial Day Event
–The Veterans of Foreign War in Atascadero met Monday at the Faces of Freedom Memorial to plan a Memorial Day Ceremony to be held at Full Article
Agreement reached on offshore wind project near Morro Bay
Will be the largest proposed floating offshore wind project in the United States – Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) on Tuesday joined the White House Full Article
Two cats found dead after mobile home fire in Atascadero
–Two cats were found dead by firefighters Friday night after a fire in a mobile home park on El Camino Real in Atascadero. Crews reportedly Full Article
California to move ‘beyond the blueprint’ for June 15 re-opening
On June 15, all sectors may return to operations with no capacity limits or physical distancing –On Friday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Full Article
Fallen police detective laid to rest in Paso Robles following large procession
Hundreds participate in funeral procession of Detective Luca Benedetti –Crowds of supporters packed an emotional memorial service on Thursday for fallen San Luis Obispo Police Full Article
Atascadero High School Athlete of the Week
Atascadero High School Athlete of the Week Greyhound: Julio Lopez Sport: Soccer Grade: Junior Coach’s comment: Julio Lopez, #7, is team captain and league season Full Article
Second phase begins for Traffic Way sidewalk, curb ramp improvements
–The second phase of safety improvements for Traffic Way begin this week for the sidewalk, curb ramps, and a portion of the roadway between the Full Article





![–The Veterans of Foreign War in Atascadero met Monday at the Faces of Freedom Memorial to plan a Memorial Day Ceremony to be held at noon on Monday, May 31. Dan Smith is coordinating a clean-up effort Saturday morning to prepare the Faces of Freedom for the Memorial Day Ceremony. The event will be held at the Faces of Freedom with some measures to accommodate precautions for COVID. There will not be any booths at the Memorial Day Event for 2021. Former Mayor Ray Johnson will be the featured speaker. A group of Vietnam Veterans will also be honored. There will be a flyover by the Estrella War Birds at the outset of the meeting, which begins at 12 noon, Monday, May 31st. [caption id="attachment_126859" align="aligncenter" width="502"] Sculptor Mark-Greenaway talks with Veteran Al Fonzi.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_126858" align="aligncenter" width="455"] Dan Smith talks about clean-up day to prepare for the ceremony.[/caption] In Paso Robles, the Paso Robles District Cemetery canceled its annual Memorial Day event for the second year. There will be an avenue of flags for the community to drive through from Saturday through Monday. The cemetery is located at 45 Nacimiento Lake Drive.](https://atowndailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/VFW-Meeting-at-Faces-of-Freedom-600x450-1-330x185.jpeg)











